07 September 2022

ICUP 2022 - 7 key takeaways

NEWS | PPC108 September 2022 Held at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain from 27-29 June 2022, it had been a long time coming for this event. Here Frances McKim gives a rundown of the seven main talking points from the conference.&

07 September 2022

Rejecting misery: the importance of work-life balance

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 Hobbies and activities have been proven to be extremely beneficial for mental well-being, but why? BPCA member company Bayer Environmental Science has teamed up with the Campaign Against Living Mi

07 September 2022

Hobbies in the pest control industry

WORK-LIFE BALANCE | PPC108 September 2022 We asked PPC readers, “what’s your hobby?” and boy did you all deliver! Take a look at what the professional pest control community does for fun. Who knows – you could discover

07 September 2022

Healthy habits for pest control professionals

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 Our industry is one of talent, passion and dedication, yet we’re not celebrated for our physical prowess. Regular contributor Michael Coates from Combat Pest Control shares his simple tips

07 September 2022

Investing in health and wellbeing for pest management companies

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 In 2020 and 2021, 822,000 workers in the UK experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety, according to a report by The Health and Safety Executive. With that in mind, how can employers a

07 September 2022

Beekeeping for pest controllers: things you should know

TECHNICAL | PPC108 September 2022 Could you be a beekeeper? You should have a better idea once you’ve read this article. Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby.&nbs

06 September 2022

The lifecycle of a wasp

TECHNICAL | PPC108 September 2022 What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies?  The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. Read all about it in this article from Mana

06 September 2022

Know your formulations

TECHNICAL | PPC108 September 2022 How well do you know your insecticide formulations? Regular contributor Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little formulations guide. (Text view) EC  - Emulsifiable Concen

06 September 2022

Pest control folder contents for food clients

TECHNICAL | PPC108 September 2022 Regular contributor Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders. What should be in your folder? What

06 September 2022

Meet the member: Social media success for pest companies

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC108 September 2022 Kelly Farrant is the owner of Pest-Tech Ltd in Maidstone, Kent. From a career in the military to starting Pest-Tech eight years ago, Kelly’s business is going from strength-to-strength. Here

06 September 2022

TV, literature and games for pest controllers

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 Do you love pest control so much that you want to carry on in your downtime? We’ve got you covered. These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals. Love, Deat

06 September 2022

New BPCA member benefits for Summer 2022 – a wrap up

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC108 September 2022 Discounted waste service and advice line from Reliance BPCA member company Reliance Service Solutions is offering fellow members 8% off waste services and a free waste advice service. Alex Whelan,

06 September 2022

Meet the member: Success and challenges as a franchising business

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC108 September 2022 Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business. We've had quite a journey over the years, we’re proud to be part o

05 September 2022

Why pest controllers should join the airsoft community

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 Adam Shenton is Head Marshall at PTC - Airsoft Warrington, owned by Bomb Up Airsoft. He gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby. Many of you pe

05 September 2022

What's the future for pest control qualifications?

TRAINING | PPC108 September 2022 At Digital Forum 14, BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, gave a short presentation on a volunteer-led project to review the qualifications and development pathway available to the pest m

05 September 2022

Pest management crossword puzzle

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC108 September 2022 Time for a quick break? How about a pest control crossword to distract you from the stresses of everyday life? There’s nothing like a puzzle to help you slow down, reset, and flex your geeky pest

05 September 2022

New member benefit: Discounted mobile phones and telecoms solutions from Radius

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband. Submit an enquiry or learn more Save up to 40% on the recommen

05 September 2022

Advert: IQ rodent devices

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01 September 2022

New professions able to issue fit notes

HR New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government. Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists are now all able to legally cert

01 September 2022

VIDEO: Mouse control best practice and tips for management

CPD VIDEO Apart from humans, the house mouse is one of the most prolific animals on earth and they can create some real challenges and problems when they are in the wrong place!  With this in mind, it is important that we have many d

01 September 2022

Cockroaches: Understanding behaviour and best treatment 

PRESS RELEASE When a cockroach is spotted scurrying across a kitchen floor, whether it’s a domestic home or business, it can understandably be a cause for alarm. Here, BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat c

25 August 2022

PestWorld, Boston: Early bird registration ends soon

EVENTS If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2022 in Boston this October don’t delay making your booking, as the special discounted early bird registration rate ends on 14 September 2022.

24 August 2022

Why the vacuum cleaner is your best weapon against fleas

PESTAWARE Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations and to take action quickly, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA). BPCA’s Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, says clea

24 August 2022

Industry mourns John Charlton

We are sad to report the passing of former Rentokil technical manager, John Charlton. John worked at Rentokil for 37 years and was hugely respected in the industry. John left Rentokil in 2007 and had been carrying out independent audits

23 August 2022

BPCA accredited as real living wage employer

British Pest Control Association has gained accreditation as a real living wage employer, following assessment by the Living Wage Foundation. In April 2022, the government’s living wage (national minimum wage) was set at £9.5