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13 January 2021
Brexit: Post-transition readiness for businesses
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released advice for businesses on the new rules.
BPCA recommends every pest management company uses the Brexi.... More
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12 January 2021
Fly control essential for food businesses, says Rentokil
BPCA member company Rentokil has highlighted the dangers of fly infestations in food environments, and the harm this can cause to businesses.
The company said that flies are one of the most likely insects to cause damage and disruptio.... More
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12 January 2021
CIEH appoints new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has confirmed that Dr Phil James will join this month as its new chief executive.
Dr James was most recently the chief executive of the Institute of Leadership & Manageme.... More
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12 January 2021
BPCA asks health secretary for pest professionals to get Covid-19 vaccine
BPCA has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ask that pest professionals and other key workers are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ian Andrew, Chief Exec of BPCA, said:
"Pest profes.... More
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12 January 2021
When will pest professionals get vaccinated against Covid-19?
With phase one of the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked by many people when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines.
It's likely that you already know someone who has.... More
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12 January 2021
First ever ICUP webinar to be held in March
The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) is to hold its first free-of-charge on-line webinar on 9 March 2021.
Until 2020, the ICUP events consisted of a conventional conference, held every three years. However, with the.... More
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06 January 2021
New bee removal and pest control franchise launched in the UK
PRESS RELEASE
PGH Beegone Limited is a brand new franchise from the owners of BPCA member company PGH Pest Control & Prevention.
The PGH Beegone Limited franchise comprises of two well-established brands – PGH Pest.... More
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05 January 2021
2021 Covid-19 lockdowns: what do pest professionals need to know?
With England and Scotland announcing national lockdowns, Wales in tier 4 restrictions and Northern Ireland tightening measures – we take a moment to highlight some of BPCA’s Covid-19 guidance for the sector and answer your top questi.... More
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17 December 2020
Defra releases final 2021 General Licences for bird control
Defra has published its final versions of the new General Licences for the lethal control of wild birds, which will take effect on 1 January 2021.
Last month Defra shared the new general licences to give pest professionals as much tim.... More
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17 December 2020
VIDEO: Controlling flies around food
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling flies around food.
This presentation covers:
Fly biology and behaviours
Identification of breeding sites, food sources etc
Control or Monitoring
Risk A.... More
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16 December 2020
Get your nominations in for the BPCA Member Awards 2021
The BPCA Member Awards 2021 are now open to all BPCA member companies and their employees.
The awards recognise positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.
There are.... More
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16 December 2020
2021 National Pest Awards are open for entries
Pest magazine has relaunched a sector-wide pest control awards night, replacing the British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs).
The National Pest Awards are now open for entries and is calling out for nominations from tho.... More
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15 December 2020
Sri Lankan-based Exterminators celebrate 22 years in pest control
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA Observer member The Exterminators are celebrating 22 years in business and 7 years providing 'carbon neutral' services.
The Exterminators began as a sole trader in 1998 and has&nb.... More
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14 December 2020
Licences for bird control - where are we now?
Since April 2019 there has been widespread change across the UK nations regarding the licensing arrangements for bird control.
There have been court papers filed, surveys taken, consultations, new application processes and an incredibl.... More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Pest quiz
In this video, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental hosts a special Christmas pest quiz.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, share and connect.
This.... More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - CRRU update
In this video, CRRU's Dr Alan Buckle gives a presentation on the rodenticide stewardship scheme and what lies ahead.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can.... More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Future of Insecticide
In this video, Jim Kirk from Deadline Products gives a presentation on the changing face of insecticide products.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management.... More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Natural England update
In this video, Natural England's David Brown gives a Digital Forum 6 pest management presentation on the future of bird licensing in the UK.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interest.... More
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10 December 2020
PestWest wins Best New Product Award for flyDetect®
PRESS RELEASE
flyDetect® from PestWest was announced as joint winner of the Best New Product Award at The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Virtual Awards Ceremony this month.
The SOFHT Awards recognises a.... More
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09 December 2020
New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance, says CRRU
Barn owl breeding success last year (2019) was four percent higher, at 2.66 fledglings per nest, than the preceding four-year average, according to a new report from the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
On the same basis, a 17.... More
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07 December 2020
New BPCA Codes of Best Practice on bed bugs, birds and reporting released
A brand new set of Codes of Best Practice are now available on the BPCA website, outlining the responsibilities and procedures that BPCA members are expected to adhere to.
BPCA’s Technical team worked on the new documents i.... More
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02 December 2020
Rentokil acquires Ghanaian pest control company
BPCA member Rentokil Initial announced the acquisition of Samson Pest Control Limited as Rentokil Initial Ghana Limited, a new market entry for the company.
Samson Pest Control Limited was established 15 years ago by Julian.... More
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01 December 2020
Farmers urged to protect straw stocks from rodents
PRESS RELEASE
Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are being urged to protect already scarce straw stocks, so they last the winter.
Ken Black, national account manager at Bayer, sa.... More
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30 November 2020
Professional Pest Controller issue 101 (PPC101) out now
CONTENTS | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Professional pest controller magazine issue 101 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 ou.... More
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30 November 2020
Bayer appoints new sales manager to lead Digital Pest Management
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member Bayer ES has appointed a new sales manager, Gary Nicholas, to lead the commercialisation of its Digital Pest Management system.
Starting his career as a trainee technician for a pest cont.... More
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30 November 2020
Post-crisis planning - President's viewpoint
VIEWPOINT | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
If you’ve ever been at the epicentre of a crisis, you’ll probably have observed how people react differently under pressure.
Imagine a busy city centre where a child has fallen off thei.... More
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30 November 2020
BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures
PRESS RELEASE
A national trade body is calling on poultry farmers and other bird keepers to step up rat and mouse management as part of measures to halt the spread of Avian flu.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was decla.... More
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27 November 2020
Registrations opens for PestExtra: the pest management show
Registration open! Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the UK’s online trade show and conference for pest management.
PestEx 2021 has moved to 2022. Instead of being upset about it, BPCA has decided.... More
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27 November 2020
Practical rabbit management: part two
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
In his previous article in PPC100, Dave Archer looked at the history and legal aspects of rabbit management. In part two, he jumps straight into the practicalities of controlling rabbits.
SPEED.... More
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27 November 2020
The risk of zoonotic disease in pest control environments
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up or passing on a nasty zoonotic disease. As pest professionals, it’s up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and ou.... More
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27 November 2020
Infection and immunity in wild rodents - the zoo of infections
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Covid-19, Ebola and HIV originated in animals. The Covid-19 pandemic in particular has rightly refocused our attention to the infections of wild animals. Professor Mark Viney from the Department of.... More
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27 November 2020
PESTWATCH: Bed bugs - fail to prepare, prepare to fail
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
In this PestWatch, BPCA Technical Manager Dee Ward-Thompson takes a look at why bed bugs are so difficult to control and what pest technicians can do to reduce the risk of failed treatments.
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26 November 2020
Survey shows dust formulations preferred by pest controllers
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Tim Peeling, product manager at BPCA member Bayer, takes a look at the findings of their summer wasp study.
The loss of actives and increased label restrictions continues to affect pest contr.... More
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26 November 2020
Ask the technical team December 2020
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Proactive squirrel control, multiple rodenticide usage, test and trace and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
SPEED VIEW
The.... More
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26 November 2020
Tackling rodent resistance
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to.... More
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26 November 2020
What to do if you don’t win a pest management tender
BUSINESS | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Facing rejection can be tough, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into bidding for a tender. Expert tender writer Robert Harris, of Harris Associates, provides tips on how to impro.... More
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26 November 2020
Work Smarter with ServSuite (Sponsored)
ADVERT | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
ServSuite™ is an enterprise, cloud-based software solution especially designed and developed for the Pest Control Industry. Trusted by companies of all sizes across the world, we have been providing.... More
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26 November 2020
How can pest management companies prepare as the end of the Brexit transition period looms?
BUSINESS | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
The UK has left the European Union, but much of what that means for pest control is not yet known. We currently sit in the transition period – where nothing feels different, but a deadline looms. M.... More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact study: where are we now?
BUSINESS | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
April feels like a long time ago now and much has happened since BPCA first launched our impact survey. We repeated the study to see how the sector is coping six months on, and 708 people responded.
.... More
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26 November 2020
The power of print for pest management companies
BUSINESS | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
We asked Andrew Pearce, from our print partner Synergy, to assess how he thinks print can promote your pest control company.
Whether you’re reading this article in its print or online fo.... More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: BPCA Draft Strategy 2021-20XX
YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Over the last few months the BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021 and beyo.... More
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26 November 2020
Meet the member: It’s a dog’s life with Cape SPC
YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs.
I grew up with dogs all my life, but my journey into working with dog.... More
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26 November 2020
Meet your new BPCA board members 2020
YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020
Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board. We spoke to them about their reasons for throwing their hats into the rin.... More
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19 November 2020
BPCA launch new online accreditation: Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) in Pest Management
BPCA is proud to launch a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
The Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) accreditation can be taken e.... More
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19 November 2020
VIDEO: Cockroach control for pest professionals
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling cockroaches.
This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector.
Information correct at the time of filming.
On BPCA Registered?.... More
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18 November 2020
Killgerm sponsored PhD research looking for applicants
A fantastic opportunity to apply for a fully funded University of Reading PhD research project on rodents, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance is now available.
The research, sponsored by BPCA member Killgerm, will look at the.... More
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17 November 2020
Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed
In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees.
2020 has been a difficu.... More
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16 November 2020
Pelsis announces launch of Envirostop non-target species barrier
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member Pelsis have launched a non-target species barrier for their Neo® rodent station, to be sold through the groups Edialux Professional brand.
Envirostop® non-target spec.... More
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10 November 2020
Cholecalciferol rodenticides covered by stewardship regime
Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
This confirmation is prompted by new products coming to the UK market.
.... More
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09 November 2020
BPCA warns of second spike in rodent activity
PRESS RELEASE
Householders and businesses should be on the look-out for signs of an infestation as rats and mice head indoors for winter.
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) warned people to remain vigilant as new Covid.... More