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04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 covers both the technical and business side of pest management.

We have two more member benefits this time, BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay tells us about member benefit Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Nicola Waller from TrustMark explains how BPCA Servicing Members can now become TrustMark Registered Businesses.

A great technical feature from Alex Wade raises questions on changing your wasp management treatments and Darron Pearce from Rattraxs Pest Control details Drainage inspections for rodents.

Don't forget to check out PestEx 2024 round-up to see how we did in March!

So much to enjoy in this issue, happy reading!

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IN THIS ISSUE

Editorial: A celebration of passion in pest management

In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Dee tell us about the future of pest management survey, PestEx and pest controllers toolkit. Read more >

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

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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: January to March 2024

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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. Read more >

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

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As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before. Read more >

Ask the technical team May 2024

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Ladybirds, Badgers, CEPA certifications and rat traps for squirrels all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read more >

Future of pest management survey

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Jordan McCay gives PPC readers a first look at the Future of Pest Management Survey results in a comprehensive summary. Read more >

Bed Bugs in 2024 – what do we need to know?

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Dr. Richard Naylor of Cimex Store and The Bed Bug Foundation CIC, with over 20 years of bed bug study, shares insights and implications for bed bug management in 2024. Read more >

Drainage inspections for rodents

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Darron Pearce of Rattraxs Pest Control, a BPCA member, with 30+ years' experience, specializes in surveys detecting rodent ingress from faulty drainage for insurance, mortgage, and domestic clients. Read more >

Permanent vs long-term baiting - What's best?

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Laurence Barnard, BASF, offers advice on best practices and important considerations for safe and effective pest control. Read more >

Opinion: Changing your wasp management treatments

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Alex Wade from Wade Environmental, a BPCA member, discussed changing wasp control methods at PestEx. He shares insights with PPC readers. Read more >

How to protect your pest business from scams

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Which? Trusted Trader outlines common ways fraudsters target pest control companies and offers tips to prevent your business from falling victim. Read more >

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

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At PestEx 2024, we asked members about their beginnings in pest control. Here's a summary of their insights on starting a business, including experience requirements and barriers to entry. Read more >

Member benefit: TrustMark Registered Businesses

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BPCA Servicing Members can now join TrustMark Registered Businesses. Nicola Waller, TrustMark's Membership Director, details this new benefit and scheme for us. Read more >

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company. Read more >

Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert

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Paul Gill recounts his 25-year journey in pest control, from stumbling into fumigation work as a teenager to founding Urban Hawks. Read more >

BPCA welcomes new board members

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The BPCA Executive Board, run by pest professionals, directs the Association's strategy. After our 2024 election, three new directors joined. We talked with them after their first meeting to hear their plans. Read more >

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

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David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work. Read more >

Tackling recruitment challenges in the pest management industry

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BPCA Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes investigates how the new BPCA Onboarding Scheme is helping companies of all sizes induct and retain their new talent. Read more >

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