19 April 2024
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
PPC116 | Technical The recent Wild Animal Welfare Conference (WAWC) brought together leading experts and advocates, including BPCA President Chris Cagienard, to discuss the future of animal welfare. Pest professionals and BPCA
PPC116 | Opinion What type of insect resistance do we have in the UK? Are we dealing with resistance or treatment error? What role does IPM have in reducing callbacks? At PestEx 2024, in part of the Big Debate series, we asked a panel of
PPC116 | Technical The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was established in 2006 because of serious concerns about the ‘plight of the bumblebee’. Founded by Professor Dave Goulson, it works across the UK to inspire the public
PPC116 | Opinion Louis Rico founded American Rat Control Inc. and has nearly 40 years of experience in rodent control. He discusses the challenges he faces in approaching different pest management environments. Managing unwelcome gu
07 August 2024
PPC116 | Technical Martin Cobbald, Managing Director at Dealey Environmental and a member of BPCA’s Board of Directors, was joined by two experts from CRRU UK for an in-depth look at the organisation and its role in protecting profession
PPC116 | Technical Ellen Fitzgibbons at Wade Environmental has put together some handy information to explain the purpose of LD50s and how we use them. What is LD50? LD stands for lethal dose. LD’50’ is the quantity of a subs
CHARITY FOOTBALL BPCA is starting a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity. Use your £100m bu
