05 December 2023

New data suggests that 74% of rats and mice sampled were resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides

RESEARCH New data released by The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK shows that 73.7% of the Norway rats they sampled were anticoagulant rodenticide resistant. You can read the full paper here. 122 rodent tissue

30 November 2023

CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe

PRODUCTS Confederation of European pest management associations (CEPA), has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of anti-vitamin K (AVK) rodenticides for indoor control of mice.  In J

30 November 2023

Syngenta launch SecureChoice remote monitoring

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK. Remote digital monitoring systems allow pest control businesses to monitor multiple customers and sites from any l

30 November 2023

Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024

The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) are renewing the general licences for bird control in England, with no changes expected yet.  The new bird control general licences (known as GL40-42) will come into force on

29 November 2023

Check loft for pests when you’re getting the decs

PESTAWARE Experts at a national trade body are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says old nests, droppings and gnaw mark

27 November 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 113 (PPC113) out now

PPC113 kicks off with a look at overwintering animals, pest and non-pest alike, plus one of our rare FriendWatch articles, this time on friendly neighbourhood hedgehogs! Alex Wade, Managing Director of Wade Environmental, poses a thought-provo

27 November 2023

Advert: envu presents TruDetx

ADVERT | PPC113 November 2023

27 November 2023

Editorial: A great volunteer

EDITORIAL | PPC113 November 2023 When all is said and done, BPCA is just a group of pest control businesses volunteering their time, money and effort to make the sector better for us all. Over 60 people from as many companies give their t

27 November 2023

Pests in the press: July to September 2023

PESTS IN THE PRESS | PPC113 November 2023 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. While the coverage figures reflect a strong

27 November 2023

Pests in politics: November 2023

PESTS IN POLITICS | PPC113 November 2023 BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. Welsh glue board open letter

27 November 2023

Ask the technical team November 2023

TECHNICAL | PPC113 November 2023 The technical are back and this time we're talking about glue boards, bed bugs from France and much more! SPEED VIEW It's not illegal to have possession of glue boards in Wales, just setting th

27 November 2023

Opinion: Game on! Throwing down the resistance gauntlet

TECHNICAL | PPC113 November 2023 Is resistance our biggest challenge in 2024?  Alex Wade, from Wade Environmental, asks, “what’s stopping us?” As 2023 seems to evaporate into a cloud, my mind turns to next yea

27 November 2023

Don't open that trap door! Pests and non-pest species that could be lurking in your loft this winter

TECHNICAL | PPC113 November 2023 In this seasonal special, Paul Westgate, from Veritas Pest Consultancy, takes a look at what or who could be lurking in our lofts during the winter.  To humans, the loft is just a storage place, s

27 November 2023

Advert: BASF Selontra

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27 November 2023

Advert: PestScan pest control software

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27 November 2023

FriendWatch: Hedgehogs

FRIENDWATCH | PPC113 November 2023 Contrary to popular belief, pest controllers love British wildlife. Julia Pittman, from Beaver Pest Control, is a particular fan of hedgehogs. She explains how perilous the current situation is in Britain, an

27 November 2023

Grey's anatomy: The modern grey squirrel dilemma

TECHNICAL | PPC113 November 2023 Grey squirrels went from an imported ornament for stately homes to an invasive species that threatens our own ecosystem. Dave Archer talks about the problem with grey squirrels, modern attitudes to invasive speci

27 November 2023

Advert: Pelsis rodent stations

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27 November 2023

Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales

OPINION | PPC113 November 2023 Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry.  The ban on

27 November 2023

Optimise your pest control website for Google

BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible. If you’re serious about increasing enquiries for y

27 November 2023

Social notions: tips for using social media for your pest control business

BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 BPCA’s Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, gives PPC readers a run down of her top tips for social media use in your business. It’s 2023 and as a very online society, we&rsq

27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Henry Mott is a seasoned veteran in the pest management industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has held many senior positions in national companies, as well as owning and managing his private busines

27 November 2023

Meet the member: Ian Adamson, Precision Consulting

MEET THE TECHNICIAN | PPC113 November 2023 Ian Adamson is General Manager at Precision Consulting, based in Yorkshire. He spoke to PPC about his love of science, career pathways for young and mature people, and how he hopes to shine a spotligh

27 November 2023

Meet the member: 3Way Pest Control

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC113 November 2023 PPC spoke to Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler from Essex-based 3Way Pest Control, about the company’s charitable ethos and the way they support Mind, the mental health charity. PPC First, d

27 November 2023

The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people

OPINION | PPC113 November 2023 A main aim of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is to address the issue of recruitment in the pest control industry. Julia Pittman, Beaver Pest Control, is the Chair of the EDI Committee