PPC120 is out now! It's a tiny pests special and we've got some great articles on Stored Product Insects with Richard Faulkner, monitoring and controlling small flies with Avril Turner, and a look at non-public health pest species with Niall Gallagher.
We've also got an overview of how Awaab's Law affects pest professionals, a great piece on maintaining your sprayer equipment from Anna Iversen, and we catch up with Total IPM and Crawley Borough Council.
And don't forget to check out the events, webinars, and training calendar for 2025!
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IN THIS ISSUE
In this issue, we explore how data can inform pest control—but only when combined with professional expertise, shared experiences, and real-world context. Read more>
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital. Read more>
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets. Read more>
Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic. Read more>
In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry. Read more>
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests. Read more>
In this article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes. Read more>
Richard Faulkner, Envu’s National Account and Technical Manager, outlines the Stored Product Insects UK pest professionals are most likely to encounter. Read more>
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly. Read more>
NPPC Editor Kat Shaw visited Greg Fee, founder of Total IPM, to discuss pest control in some of the city’s most iconic and sensitive sites. Read more>
Stricter laws and rising eco-awareness make feral honey bee jobs especially sensitive. BPCA’s online debate saw four specialists explore the practical, legal and ethical challenges of bee work. Read more>
PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud. Read more>
PPC magazine editor Kat Shaw took a trip to Crawley in May, to visit Pest Control Officer Maggie Orszak, and her manager Debbie Gomez, at Crawley Borough Council. Read more>
Anna Iversen from US-based equipment maker B&G shares expert tips on compressed air sprayer maintenance. Read more>
Source: PPC120