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09 November 2021

Seeing the light: advances in optical illumination

Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights.

09 November 2021

Up, up and away! Seven ways to scale your pest control business

Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.

09 November 2021

Rising mouse numbers down-under

In PPC105 Gerwyn Jones, Asia Pacific Manager for PelGar International outlines some of the reasons for mouse plagues and potential outcomes.

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.

09 November 2021

Dust, up to snuff? Maintenance tips for pressure dust applicators and storing pesticides

Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, gives PPC magazine a rundown of his best tips for keeping your pest management equipment up to snuff.

09 November 2021

UK rodent prevalence: the impact of Covid-19 on pest sightings

Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo.

09 November 2021

Are you local? Community pest issues and local authorities

In PPC105, BPCA's Natalie Bungay shares her insights into how you can approach your local authority for help with community-related pest problems.

09 November 2021

Meet the member: Just the bee-ginning!

With a business that’s gone from strength to strength, Peter Higgs talks to PPC magazine about PGH Pest Prevention, Beegone and his new franchising scheme.

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Selontra update | Digital Forum 11

In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

02 November 2021

Contego do away with fluorescent EFKs

Press release: Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead.

02 November 2021

LNPS announces sponsorship of Wapping Youth Football Club

Press release: BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club.

01 November 2021

International Pheromone Systems relocates and re-brands as part of expansion plans

Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years.

01 November 2021

Tropical species is a serious public health pest

Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.

29 October 2021

Wild Justice launches Northern Ireland general licences legal challenge

Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's DAERA.

27 October 2021

Be prepared for an increase in fleas this autumn, says Bayer

Pest controllers should prepare for multiple call outs to fleas in the coming months, following a delayed flea season and lockdown puppy buying surge.

27 October 2021

Dramatic drop in allegations of rogue rodenticide supply

Only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported in the past year, according to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).

25 October 2021

End of an era for Safeguard Pest Control

Following the retirement of Tim Sheehan and Paul Butterick from Safeguard Pest Control, we caught up with their team to talk about days gone and the end of an era.

22 October 2021

John O'Conner takes on business apprentices

BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot.

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.

21 October 2021

Volunteers wanted for new Academic Relations working group

BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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29 January 2025

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Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. 

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12 May 2025

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BPCA highlights hornet sightings in Invasive Species Week

BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.

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12 May 2025

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Specialist rural pest control training returns this June

Press release: Hosted by BASF and Killgerm, the On the Farm training day for pest controllers returns once more.

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12 May 2025

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Book your place now at PestWorld 2025 

PestWorld 2025 delegate and accommodation reservations, at early bird rates, are now both open.

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