03 March 2021
EVENTS| PPC102 MARCH 2021 While PestEx has left a hole in the calendar, PestExtra is shaping up to be a pretty good filler until we can get together again safely. We’ve done our very best to make sure PestExtra has the fam
12 February 2021
We love to celebrate the successes of BPCA members and this year is a big one for BPCA member CSS Pest Services. Derby-based CSS was inaugurated on 14 February 2011, making this Valentine's Day the company's 10th ann
02 March 2021
PRESS RELEASE Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK. According to Bayer, Maxforce® Pushbox offers proven control over all main ant species, including Black
Dr Matthew Davies takes over as Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) chair, as Dr Alan Buckle steps down after more than ten years in the role. Alan remains as a member of the group and will assist the new chair whi
Pest management professionals are being called upon to help create a more accurate national picture of resistance to rodenticides in rats and mice. In return, participants will get a free indication of the sample location's status from t
01 March 2021
This week the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been officially reported as present and active in the UK, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sightings. The bug is an insect na
26 February 2021
CONTENTS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 102 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or you can join our
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PEST CONTROL| PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 was not a great year for gull licences in England. Many licences were far too late to be effective. Some never arrived at all, and many were turned down without reasons being given. We caugh
TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going. SPEED VIEW: Ro
INTERVIEW | PPC102 MARCH 2021 BASF has launched Selontra®, a new bait with a new active, cholecalciferol. PPC caught up with Helen Ainsworth, from BPCA member company and Selontra’s manufacturer, BASF to find out what
OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 It’s rare for the UK pest management sector to get a new active ingredient, but when it does happen, it’s worth reflecting on. We caught up with regular PPC contributor, Dave Archer and a
TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatment s
TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos from the Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology at University of Thessaly, Greece, writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable production
At BPCA we have a number of Codes of Best Practice and following them is a BPCA membership requirement. In this video, Natalie looks at why these codes are important and how following them can benefit your business. This video is intended
25 February 2021
PESTWATCH | PPC102 MARCH 2021 You’ve probably recently seen images on Facebook and Twitter of non-target species caught on glueboards. You may have closely followed the Scottish Parliament petition for a complete ban last
OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 With increasing regularity we see the misuse of rodent glue boards slammed in the press and social media; with very good reason in many cases. Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA m
TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW Local authorities are empow
BUSINESS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Whether you’ve tried Google Ads or you’re new to pay-per-click or pay-per-lead advertising, it’s worth knowing about the new Google Local Services Ads and how they’ll change the way you a
BUSINESS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 My Business is a free tool from Google that can help customers find you and generate leads. How well do you know the tool, and how do you make sure it’s performing as well as possible? Which? Trust
MEET THE MEMBER | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism. Like many
Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work. Bayer has announced a series of decisions to accelerate
ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes. An annual report should be the space we use to celebrate our
24 February 2021
ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented. 2020 wa
ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.
