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13 June 2025
PPC119 | EDITORIAL As a magazine and a trade association, we’re meant to be noisy. We need to shout loudly about what’s going on in the industry and call out what’s going wrong when we see it. BPCA’s noisy open letter t
PPC119 | PESTS IN THE PRESS Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. Rats and mice continued to dominate the pest-related headl
CPD VIDEO Controlling bed bug infestations (and monitoring high-risk sites) will always be some of the trickier jobs pest professionals face. In this video, Dr Richard Naylor and Alexia Naylor examine the latest innovations and treatment
PPC119 | ASSOCIATION Rosina Robson joined British Pest Control Association (BPCA) as Chief Executive in June 2025. With more than 20 years’ experience in lobbying and government relations, Rosina brings a strong track record of cham
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk wood pigeons, bee swarms, badgers and ticks. SPEED VIEW: A holistic approach can help you obtain an individual licence for bird control Use your knowledge of bee sw
PPC119 | EVENTS PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights. As always, BPCA has been listening to your feedback, analysing
PPC119 | PPC LIVE REVIEW A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025.
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In this article, we summarise research led by Jonathan L Richardson from the University of Richmond, which examines the concerning rise in urban rat populations globally and its implications for the pest management ind
PPC119 | INFOGRAPHIC In PPC119 we took a close look at some of the smaller pests that are common in the UK.
PPC119 | OPINION At PPC Live 2025, a panel discussion on the benefits of social media for pest controllers took place. We round up the key talking points for PPC119. Speakers: Scott Johnstone, BPCA Host (PPC) Jane Shepherd, Sh
PPC119 | OPINION In PPC119, Stuart Blair and Kelly Farrant took opposing views on a controversial topic: whether pest management companies should post graphic images on social media. FOR There’s a reason people watch wildlife d
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In PPC117, regular contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer wrote about non-native species of deer in the United Kingdom, and why and how they’re a problem. Continuing with this theme, this PPC119 article exa
PPC119 | HEALTH AND WELLBEING PPC magazine spoke to pest industry marketing bod Anna Mollins, about her new project to help pest professionals reach out and share the mental load. PPC Tell us about Pest Minds AM Pest Minds
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In this article, Paul Westgate, Managing Director of Veritas Pest Consultancy and a BPCA Executive Board Member, shares his thoughts on the changes facing pest professionals following the withdrawal of Ficam D. Speaking at P
PPC119 | TECHNICAL John Horsley spoke at a BPCA Digital Forum about environmental risk assessments (ERAs) – essential for protecting wildlife, complying with the CRRU code, and staying within the law. Here's a summary of his insights.
PPC119 | TECHNICAL Pest management consultant Tom Holmes has spent much of his career developing insect light traps (ILTs), providing training on how they work, and crucially, how to use them. In this PPC article, Tom shares his extensive know
PPC119 | MEET THE MEMBER Carl Morris runs PestBusters East Kent and spoke to PPC magazine about the pleasure of working with family and his pack of pest control dogs. PPC Hi Carl, thanks for talking to us today. Did you want t
PPC119 | INDUSTRY The pest control industry needs to replace 3,500 roles over the next decade, prompting a push to attract more diverse candidates. The EDI Committee is tackling this by addressing barriers, improving job adverts, and promoting
11 June 2025
PRESS RELEASE A new global player is stepping up to support the Environmental Science and Public Health Industry with recruitment. EnviroCareer was created with a clear objective: to provide an industry specific platform and resourc
PESTAWARE With Tapinoma magnum ants hitting the headlines in the last few days, BPCA gave news outlets the lowdown on this invasive species. The Sun, The MailOnline and The Times are all talking about the invasive ant species curren
POLITICS Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a wide-reaching Spending Review, outlining where the government plans to invest to boost the economy, improve public services and regenerate local areas. Credit: Lauren Hurley / DE
06 June 2025
ASSOCIATION BPCA members have had their say – and the results are now in. Over the past week, 13 candidates from across the pest management sector put themselves forward to stand in the 2025 BPCA Executive Board elections. Now,
