06 June 2023
PPC111 | Editorial As we move from spring into summer, the shape of 2023 is becoming clear. 2023 seems to be the year of glue boards, trapping mice and acquisitions. We’ve got an entire page following the passage of three
PPC111 | Public relations Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. In 2023, PR priorities for BPCA include continuing to work w
PPC111 | Events PPC Live took place on 22 March 2023 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. For most of you that probably feels like a lifetime ago already. But for the Staff team at BPCA, we’ve spent even more time since then
PPC111 | Pests in politics Losing track of where glue board legislation is at? This chart contains everything we know at the time of publication! Jump to a section: England | Scotland | Wales ENGLAN
PPC111 | Technical In this article Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season. Jump to ant species. We’re sure a lot of you ar
PPC111 | BASF on summer ant infestations As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over, whether your client is a hospitality venue or a residential proper
05 June 2023
CAREERS On World Pest Day (June 6), British Pest Control Association is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September. Pest professionals have a key role to play in prote
PPC111 | Technical John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at pest control proofing fundamentals, and the tools and materials he wouldn’t be without on every job. SPEED VIEW: • Learning basic maintenance skills
PPC111 | Technical BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control. Drain flies (Psychodidae) are small, dark-winged, non-biting gnats. Their wings are covered
PPC111 | Technical What are field biologists? What do they do? And how is their professional expertise and experience communicated meaningfully? Regular PPC contributor Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives us a look at what should be i
PPC111 | Technical Laurence Barnard, from BPCA member company BASF, talks about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an IPM programme. Every professional pest controller will be familiar with the challenges of ta
PPC111 | Technical Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Do I need to have insurance to be able to guarantee woodworm treatments? Yes, we recommend that if
PPC111 | Opinion Sam Thorpe, Managing Director of BPCA member company, Predator Pest Solutions, dares to think the unthinkable: the potential for declining wasp management revenue. The old saying ‘don’t put all of your e
PPC111 | Member benefit BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge. Here’s everything you need to know about the enhanced business support offering! Jump
PRESS RELEASE The Global Pest Management Coalition, comprised of leading pest management organisations worldwide, has announced the annual observance of World Pest Day on Tuesday, June 6. Originating in 2017, this significant event brings
PPC111 | Reach new heights with WowNow Last year, WowNow began a partnership with BPCA to offer members a discount on equipment hire. Mike Annett, WowNow Hire’s Director of Business Development, talks about why they decided to partner wi
PPC111 | Membership As part of your BPCA membership, you have an assessment every year and it sounds much scarier than it is. Kristian Nettleship is our Member Support Officer and one of the people carrying out the assessments. Here he gi
PPC111 | New BPCA codes of best practice A host of new BPCA Codes of Best Practice have been released. We’ve printed the key points from only two: ‘Customer Services and Consumer Rights‘ and ‘Health and Safety for Pest
PPC111 | Meet the member PPC magazine interviewed Paul Cooper, MD of BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions. He tells us about what it’s like to work for a company owned by a local authority and why his BPCA membership is
PPC111 | Meet the member Carl Hoult is Head of Technical Operations at Abate Pest Management, based in Wymondham in Norfolk. Carl recently achieved Master Technician status, making him part of a very small cohort of people alongside
PPC111 | Meet the member In PPC111 we caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa, to talk about his background and the challenges of running Intercleanse Pest Control. PPC| First off, the easy
PPC111 | Opinion “...CPD should be meaningful and not simply a box-ticking exercise.” Martin Rose-King is a long-serving member of the BPCA Executive Board and is the current chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee. M
26 May 2023
POLITICS BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in front of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee in the Scottish parliament. BPCA has been invited to answer questions regarding our concerns
25 May 2023
WORLD PEST DAY This World Pest Day, we want to promote the amazing opportunities that come with a career in pest control. And we need your help! FILL IN SURVEY Several of BPCA's Committees and Groups have been looking at recrui
24 May 2023
MEDIA British Pest Control Association was asked by insurance giant Direct Line to be the expert pest control voice for their rodent infestation media push. New research conducted by Direct Line shows there has been a significant ri
