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04 August 2020
In this PestWatch, we take a look at pests that aren’t real. What is delusional parasitosis and how do we deal with it?
Nuisance neighbours, pest risk assessments, gull control licences and rodent carcasses are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Investors have rewarded the commercial success of BPCA member Spotta’s smart pest systems with a $1.18 million seed funding round.
Priceless exhibits risk being damaged by invasive insects, due to an absence of visitors during lockdown, the British Museum has warned.
Kevin Higgins looks at what you should think about before leaving the day job and what you need to launch a successful pest management business.
03 August 2020
Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions, shares his ideas for reengaging with clients now many of our clients are opening up their doors.
Campaign group granted expedited hearing over "legality" of bird control licences issued by Natural Resources Wales.
Taking on your first employee is a landmark moment for any pest management business. It can bring in changes to procedures, policies and management style.
Paul Bates, Managing Director at Cleankill Pest Control, talks about motivating and inspiring staff using incentives, beyond giving a simple paycheck.
BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Gabrielle Hogg, trainee pest technician with Pest Solutions. One of the industry’s brilliant up-and-comers, we talk about her mentoring with BPCA’s Dee Ward-Thompson.
When Covid-19 hit the UK, it quickly became a case of ‘adapt or die’ for many businesses. BPCA was not immune to this and two of our biggest activities were interrupted: training and events.
We’ve put together this useful organisation chart so you can understand how BPCA works. You may even spot an area of the Association you’d like to volunteer your time in.
In May this year, BPCA released the first in a series of new downloadable CPD assignments, giving pest controllers the opportunity to research and write about a topic to earn valuable CPD points.
29 July 2020
The four UK governments and environment agencies are working together on a project to develop a UK-wide electronic waste tracking service.
24 July 2020
A new permanent website for ICUP has been unveiled and includes free access to all previous conference papers and posters.
Chairman Dr Alan Buckle calls for tail samples of freshly killed rats and mice from pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers who think they may have resistance problems.
23 July 2020
The Level 2 Award in Pest Management training course at Yarnfield Park is back, following lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.
21 July 2020
BPCA member Pelsis have launched a new remote rodent monitoring system, TrapMe, for pest control professionals.
16 July 2020
BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).
15 July 2020
Learning how blogging and social media can allow you to promote your business, share news stories and engage with other pest controllers.
09 July 2020
A new Treatment Report template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area.
BPCA has had reports of auditors incorrectly asking pest professionals for Pa1 Pa6 pesticide training certificates.
08 July 2020
Following the theft of aluminium phosphide-based chemicals from a van in Manchester, BPCA urges technicians to be careful about leaving pesticides unattended in vehicles.
06 July 2020
As a new case of Bubonic plague is confirmed in China, we take a look at the role pests like rats and fleas play in spreading it.
BPCA member PelGar will cease all pest control training and R&D activity at Church Farm training center later this year.
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