17 July 2024

VIDEO: German Cockroaches - A never ending challenge

CPD VIDEO In this video, Michael Rust from the University of California talks about the challenges of German cockroaches. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free

17 July 2024

VIDEO: The future of pest management

CPD VIDEO In this video we're joined by Fergal Flynn from the BPCA Academic Working Relations Group (AWRG) discussing the future of pest control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association

17 July 2024

VIDEO: Conquering compliance audits with Insectram: A 20 minute guide for pest controllers

CPD VIDEO In this video we're joined by Purean for a 20 minute guide for pest controllers about conquering compliance audits. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these f

17 July 2024

VIDEO: Evaluating efficacy of Insect Light Traps

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis evaluates the efficacy of Insect Light Traps. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone int

17 July 2024

VIDEO: How science can contribute to pest control

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Will Hentley from the University of Sheffield talks about how science can contribute to pest control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts the

17 July 2024

VIDEO: Tackling rodent resistance the right way

CPD VIDEO In this video, Chris Cagienard from Pest Solutions talks about tackling rodent resistance the right way. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 25. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Digital Pest Management: staying in the loop

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sean Loakes from SecureChoice talks about digital pest management. As the digital revolution continues to affect industries around the world, the UK launch of Syngenta’s SecureChoice system looks to help pest pro

19 April 2024

VIDEO: What does the future of LED fly control look like?

CPD VIDEO In this video, Fred Hurstel from Pestwest talks about the future of LED fly control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interest

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Know your silverfish: pest control tips for professionals

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Matthew Davies from Killgerm talks about different silverfish species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone inte

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Syngenta presents the power of indoxacarb

CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about the power of indoxacarb. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Can pest management be carbon neutral?

CPD VIDEO In this video, Maisie Bullock from Pest Solutions and Natalie Bungay from BPCA answer the question, can pest management be carbon neutral? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Specia

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Workplace Wellness: Maximising productivity and preventing common injuries at work

CPD VIDEO In this video, Ellen Fitzgibbons from EMF Coaching talks about maximising productivity and preventing common injuries in the workplace. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special.

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Moths – mini menaces and their management!

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sophie Thorogood from forum sponsor Pelsis talks about the management of Moth species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control Asso

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Preparing for mosquito-borne disease emergence in Britain

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Georgia Kirby from University of Glasgow investigates mosquito ecology in Scotland. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control Asso

15 October 2024

TAKE PART: Consultation begins on the Pest Management Qualifications Framework

CONSULTATION A consultation is open concerning the future of pest management qualifications. Business owners, sole traders and technicians of every level are encouraged to participate in the consultation process. Take Survey (A

08 August 2024

Editorial: The sun will come out... tomorrow?

PPC116 | Editorial The weather’s awful. The wasps never arrived. England (and Scotland) lost the Euros. And glue board licences... well, we’ll talk about those later.  It’s been a strange summer so far. Someone onli

08 August 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 116 (PPC116) out now

In issue 116 of Professional Pest Controller (PPC) Magazine, we highlight BPCA's ongoing lobbying efforts and call for political support on key pest management actions. We explore the insights from the USA Rodent Academy, strategies for lone w

08 August 2024

Pests in the press: March to June 2024

PPC116 | Pests in the press Early April saw a burst of broadcast activity after BPCA was once more invited to comment on ‘ratflation’ figures provided by insurer Direct Line. With appearances on radio and television, BPC

08 August 2024

Pests in politics: April to June 2024

PPC116 | Pests in politics ▶ BPCA’s Fight for Practical Glue Board Licensing We find ourselves at a crucial juncture in the fight to protect food security, public health and vulnerable members of society. Recent plans to license

08 August 2024

Ask the technical team August 2024

PPC116 | Ask the technical team Pesticides, auditors, assessments and wasp treatment alternatives all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.  Should I refrigerate the pesticides in my hot van? All product labels

08 August 2024

Insectram: Combine technology with simplicity.

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08 August 2024

PPE and RPE for pest management protection

PPC116 | Health and Safety It can be frustrating, being smothered in ‘bubble wrap’ as an adult but, in an industry with diverse, potentially dangerous environments, ensuring safety is paramount. The red tape is there to protect us

08 August 2024

HSE reports on health and safety prosecutions in the UK

PPC116 | Health and Safety The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its annual statistics together with a list of the top ten health and safety prosecutions of 2023. They present some harrowing reading, with deep personal implications

08 August 2024

Rodent Academy, Cambridge - Our agent

PPC116 | Meet the tech Stuart Blair works for BPCA member company Graham Pest Control and attended the first-ever Rodent Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Here, we talk a bit about his career in pest management and what he learned duri

08 August 2024

Effective strategies for ensuring lone worker safety

PPC116 | Health and Safety Lone working is a common yet often overlooked aspect of the modern workforce. We asked the BPCA Quest team to provide us with guidance on how to ensure lone worker safety for pest professionals.  The