05 June 2023

Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest

Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.. More

27 November 2023

Opinion: Game on! Throwing down the resistance gauntlet

In PPC113 Alex Wade, from Wade Environmental, asks pest professionals: "Is resistance our biggest challenge in 2024?". More

23 August 2021

Opinion: Glue board ban and the failure to self-regulate

In PPC104 Henry Mott, former president of CEPA, takes a step back to look at the ramifications of the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill.. More

21 March 2025

Opinion: Honey bee relocation

In this article, Simon Spratley, Bounty Pest Control and BPCA BeeWise, talks about the pros and cons of rehoming honey bees. . More

07 August 2024

Opinion: How do we navigate a sustainable future in pest management?

Opinion: True sustainability focuses on reducing environmental impact, enhancing our profession's reputation, and increasing profitability for future generations.. More

25 February 2021

Opinion: Let's ban glue boards

In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control. . More

27 November 2023

Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales

Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry. . More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Politics, environment and welfare in pest control

James Wood at Beaver Pest Control addresses political challenges in pest management and how to explain toolbox changes to customers.. More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Pricing, surveys and client expectations in pest control

In this opinion piece for PPC112, Martin Harvey discusses pricing, surveys, and client expectations.. More

14 March 2025

Opinion: Professional standards in pest control don’t go far enough

In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements.. More

08 August 2024

Opinion: Resistance in insects

Opinion: At PestEx 2024's Big Debate, industry experts discussed insect resistance in the UK, distinguishing between resistance and treatment error, and the role of IPM in reducing callbacks. . More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management

Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu. . More

23 August 2021

Opinion: There's nothing evil about me

Is there such a thing as humane pest control? Alex Wade of member company Wade Environmental investigates for PPC104.. More

08 August 2024

Opinion: Urban vs rural pest control - A view from the USA

Opinion: Managing pests is essential for comfort and survival, with strategies varying significantly between urban and rural areas due to their unique challenges and advantages.. More

12 May 2021

Opinion: Vive la France? Observations on pest control licensing in France

In PPC103 Robert Moon, director of Applicateur3D, looked at whether British pest controllers should be licensed like those in France. . More

23 August 2021

Opinion: We should be animal welfare activists

We need to fully engage with this process of heightened animal welfare awareness, says Chris Cagienard.. More

01 March 2022

Opinion: When is a pest not a pest?

BPCA Marketing manager Scott Johnstone talks through what makes a pest a pest, and gives tips for professionals looking to help protect their toolkits from these challenges. . More

22 October 2020

OPINION: When will professional users of rodenticides wake up to the potential consequences of their actions?

Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results. . More

03 May 2024

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

At PestEx 2024, we asked members about their beginnings in pest control. Here's a summary of their insights on starting a business, including experience requirements and barriers to entry.. More

31 May 2022

Opinion: Who do you think you are?

Regular PPC writer Alex Wade from Wade Environmental is back – and this time he's talking through the opportunities licensing could bring.. More

03 November 2020

Opportunity to support Church Farm pest control training centre

Steve Havers, Church Farm's owner, is looking for a new tenant at the famous pest management training and product testing facility.. More

27 November 2023

Optimise your pest control website for Google

Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible.. More

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.. More

25 November 2024

Orkin appoints new health and safety head

Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance.. More

29 June 2016

Orkin enters UK market with Safeguard buy

US pest control giant Rollins Inc, owner of the Orkin brand today announced that it has purchased the stock of BPCA Member Safeguard Pest Control and Environmental Services Limited, operating in greater London and Southeastern England.. More