CONTENTS | PPC114

PPC114 is packed full of great content!

It's a packed full of great articles, complete with the 2023 annual reports. We talk to new BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer Jordan McCay on the importance of collaboration between pest management and public health agencies to prevent pest-related diseases.

And we meet Pelsis Training and Technical Manager Sophie Thorogood, to talk about careers in pest control and tackling challenging infestations.

And don't forget to check out the PestEx 2024 showguide at the back of the issue!

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IN THIS ISSUE

Editorial: It’s going to be a big year!

In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Dee tell us about PestEx, new staff on the team and changes coming to the sector. Read more >

Pests in politics: February 2024

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. Read more >

Pests in the press: October to December 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. Read more >

Ask the technical team March 2024

CPD, drain surveys, scabies and Asian hornets all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read more >

Collaborative action needed for Pest management and public health

Jordan McCay, BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer, breaks down the stats and implications on on pest-related diseases. Read more >

Think outside the box: tackling bait box avoidance in rodents

Think outside the bait box: tips for rodents avoiding bait boxes. Read more >

Bird General licences 2024 update

Mark Wenman, tutor for BPCA’s Certificate in Bird Control course and Technical Sales Manager at member company Pelsis, reviews changes to UK general licences for bird control. Read more >

Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem

Here Dr Alex Kent gives PPC readers a more detailed look at Echinococcus multilocularis, its effects, and why APHA monitors it. Read more >

Mental health and pest control

Here Paul Westgate tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them. Read more >

How to write great recruitment adverts

Publications Manager Kat Shaw at BPCA has written a neat little list of ways to jazz up your job adverts and appeal to the best talent the industry has to offer. Read more >

Meet the member: Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis

We meet with Sophie Thorogood, training and technical manager at Pelsis, to discuss a career in pest control and the technical expertise needed to solve challenging infestations. Read more >

BPCA Annual Report 2023

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023. Read more >

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the association. Read more >

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2023. Read more >

BPCA Treasurer’s report 2023

Mark Williams gives his report on the association's finances in 2023. Read more >

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. Read more >

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2023 annual report. Read more >

PestEx 2024 showguide out now

Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise! Read more >

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