07 December 2024
PPC117 | Editorial At BPCA HQ, we’ve got decades of meeting notes, Board minutes, conference programmes, and back issues of PPC. It’s fascinating to see, across the 60s, 80s, or even the 2020s, certain themes keep re-emerging:
PPC117 | Pests in the press Over the summer months, BPCA has enjoyed a healthy mix of coverage in print and digitally as well as broadcast appearances on radio and TV. As June moved into July, planned press releases were paused brie
PPC117 | Pests in politics The past few months have seen notable changes in England's pest control landscape, particularly surrounding the introduction of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, which took effect on 31 July 2024.
06 December 2024
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09 December 2024
CPD VIDEO When it comes to pests, prevention is always better than cure. During this video, John Horsley will explore: The benefits of training onsite personal to be your eyes and ears Some hints and tips on how to deliver effective
PPC117 | Ask the technical team Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED READ The wasp season has been terrible, b
PPC117 | Technical Deer have been an important ecological asset in our countryside for millennia. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) are the only two species able to claim the United Kingdom as their true ancestral ho
PPC117 | Technical The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates. Some of the changes aren’t relevant to pest control but other items are important for us to review and understand.
It’s always interesting, as we approach the end of any year, to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to focusing on our next planned priorities. Whether it’s personal resolutions or corporate strategies, reflection and plannin
05 December 2024
PPC117 | Technical Cholecalciferol rodenticides have been on the market for some time now. However, there are significant differences between cholecalciferol-baits and anticoagulants, with which we’re probably more familiar. We aske
PPC117 | Opinion At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in pest management. The panel was: Scott Johnstone (Marketing, Technology and Communications Man
PPC117 | Technical Gull management requires great effort and knowledge to be successful. In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing
PPC117 | Meet the member In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business. This article contains details of a traumatic childbirth.&n
PPC117 | Technical Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems? BPCA has released Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies. The EDI
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02 December 2024
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27 November 2024
PESTAWARE Female Red Spider Mites can invade homes in large numbers during the autumn as they seek out places to hibernate, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders in Hull
INTERNATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT The Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) is proud to announce the election of Manuela Cordeiro, one of its distinguished members, as President of the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC
26 November 2024
PRESS RELEASE The COPR registration of Pybuthrin 33 (HSE 5106) will expire on 1 February 2025, and Envu will no longer support this registration through GB BPR. Therefore, the phase-out dates (corrected by Envu on 27/11/24) are as follows
25 November 2024
MEMBER BENEFITS Don’t let the term “Leasing” fool you, writes BPCA President Chris Cagienard. Did you know that you can now get 30% off the purchase price of new Toyota Vans and 47% off the price of their Electric models with
PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance. Steve will be working across the group’s four brands: Albany Pest Control, Guardian Legionella Services, NBC
22 November 2024
PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group is proud to announce an important investment in the organisational structure of their UK operations. From 18 November, James Garrison has been appointed as UK Managing Director with responsibility for th
PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of London-based Beaver Pest Control on 25 October 2024. Beaver Pest Control was established by Graham Lodge in 19
