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-provoking question: what's our biggest challenge in 2024? We also have Henry Mott giving advice on how to sell your pest control business when the time comes and Targeted SEO providing an insight into optimising your website.
We also have articles on getting young people into pest control, the do's and don'ts of running social media accounts for your business, and thinking differently about pest control CPD.
Plus interviews, opinions, training, events and more!
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In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Dee remember Phil Halpin and talk about BPCA's volunteer network. Read more >
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 >
A special pests in politics special article, this time including an open letter and response to the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding the Welsh glue board ban. Read more >
The technical are back and this time we're talking about glue boards, bed bugs from France and much more! Read more >
Is resistance our biggest challenge in 2024? Alex Wade, from Wade Environmental, asks, “what’s stopping us?” Read more >
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. Read more >
Julia Pittman of Beaver Pest Control loves British wildlife, especially hedgehogs. Discover the challenges they face and how you can help. Read more >
Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies. Read more >
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. Read more >
Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives us the lowdown on getting our pest control websites seen by as many people as possible. Read more >
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. Read more >
Henry Mott, a 30-year veteran in pest management and Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides business owners through successful ventures. Read more >
Ian Adamson, General Manager at Precision Consulting, shares insights on science, career paths, and raising awareness of invisible disabilities in the industry. Read more >
Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler. Read more >
EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment: Julia Pittman and Rebekah Carral explore perspectives of young people about pest management. Read more >
Interview on unconscious CPD: BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes discuss reflective learning and CPD points. Read more >
Source: PPC113