27 November 2023
BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible. If you’re serious about increasing enquiries for y
BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 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. It’s 2023 and as a very online society, we&rsq
BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Henry Mott is a seasoned veteran in the pest management industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has held many senior positions in national companies, as well as owning and managing his private busines
MEET THE TECHNICIAN | PPC113 November 2023 Ian Adamson is General Manager at Precision Consulting, based in Yorkshire. He spoke to PPC about his love of science, career pathways for young and mature people, and how he hopes to shine a spotligh
MEET THE MEMBER | PPC113 November 2023 PPC spoke to Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler from Essex-based 3Way Pest Control, about the company’s charitable ethos and the way they support Mind, the mental health charity. PPC First, d
OPINION | PPC113 November 2023 A main aim of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is to address the issue of recruitment in the pest control industry. Julia Pittman, Beaver Pest Control, is the Chair of the EDI Committee
TRAINING | PPC113 November 2023 BPCA’s Head of Technical and PPC Editor, Dee Ward-Thompson caught up with Training and Professional Development Manager Karen Dawes, to talk about reflective learning, unstructured CPD and how you might be g
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21 November 2023
LEGISLATION AND LOBBYING BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, first published in April 2023, includes legislation
15 November 2023
STEWARDSHIP A new chairperson is being recruited by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle, chairman since CRRU’s inception in 2004. CRRU’s
14 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC and its founder and managing director, Marlon Ferreira, have been recognised for their outstanding entrepreneurship at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Held on 7 November
PRESS RELEASE The Barrettine Group, a UK-based manufacturer with a strong history in the environmental health sector, is embarking on a slight change of direction. The company will now focus on manufacturing and supply, offering a m
09 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects. Initially available with the Cobra LED
02 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE Here, Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager, Professional and Specialty Solutions for BASF Pest Control discusses the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species, and shares some top tips to encourage respons
25 October 2023
PRESS RELEASE Conventional bird control methods, while effective to some extent, have often fallen short in providing long-term and comprehensive solutions, say US-based business Flock Off. But the Flock Off system harnesses the pow
01 October 2023
CHARITY Former health and safety manager, Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of family lost to various forms of dementia. The trek took place in Brixham in Devon o
24 October 2023
CONSERVATION The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. UKSA will work with RSR
PRESS RELEASE PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range, with the intention of offering solutions that provide high quality without the accompanying price tag. This international brand is
PRESS RELEASE Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony. The company, which has a client base of pest controllers, animal-related trades,
RESEARCH Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas. Dr Alex Kent is leading the National Reference Laboratory
GOVERNANCE The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library (login required). The changes in the Rules are designed to clarify BPCA’s existing posit
22 October 2023
CPD VIDEO In this video, Natalie Bungay explains health and safety law, best practice and what small pest control businesses need to know. If you have under 5 employees and are wondering what health and safety measures you need to t
PRESS RELEASE The global professional pest management industry gathered at the Hawaiian Convention Centre, in the fabulous location of Honolulu, for PestWorld 2023. Running for four days from 17-20 October, PestWorld is organi
23 October 2023
PESTAWARE A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding. Areas across the UK have been hit by localised flooding, some very severe in parts, followi
