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31 March 2021
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission recommends the ban of rodent glue boards
In its March 2021 report, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has made its recommendations on the future of glue boards to ministers.
The report considers the animal welfare issues surrounding the use of glue traps.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA's call for urgent rethink of post-Brexit biocide regulation sees fumigants registration extended
BPCA has written to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ask for them to reconsider their approach to biocidal product reviews after the Association’s Fumigations and Controlled Environments (FaCE) group raised concerns for the f.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA holds 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually
The British Pest Control Association’s 2021 AGM has been held online alongside the BPCA member awards.
Led by BPCA President Philip Halpin, the meeting was streamed live online from the BPCA offices. It is now available to watch in fu.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA Life Membership awarded to CRRU Chairman
Dr Alan Buckle was the deserving recipient of the BPCA Life Membership award at the AGM on 26 March 2021.
To be considered for Life Membership an individual should have demonstrated significant, sustained and high-quality service.... More
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28 March 2021
VIDEO: Regulation of Biocides in UK - an update from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) within HSE regulates pesticides, biocides, industrial and consumer chemicals, detergents and the export and import of dangerous chemicals.
The key pieces of legislation involved are:
The Plant Pr.... More
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25 March 2021
VIDEO: Understanding biological hazards of professional pest control
As pest technicians, you will come into contact with some form of biohazard on a daily basis.
In this video, Natalie Bungay examines the biological hazards associated with the work of pest management professionals and how to miti.... More
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23 March 2021
BPCA negotiates lateral flow Covid-19 test discounts for pest professionals
After feedback from several member companies, BPCA has negotiated a discount on novel coronavirus antigen detection kits for the entire UK pest control sector.
While Covid-19 tests are freely available to UK businesses via the go.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: A Modern Rat’s Tale: Dutch Experiences With Rodenticide Reduction
Recent policy changes have reduced the opportunity for the use of rodenticides for both citizens and professionals to be used and more focus is put on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
However, reality is unruly and in man.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Amazing indoxacarb technology – how does it work?
In this video Daniel Lightfoot, Syngenta, gives an overview of the active ingredient of the novel insecticide indoxacarb.
The talk covers how the technology works and how this can be a great tool for pest controllers in a number o.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to CALM
Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.CALM exists to change this.
In this video Rosy Candlin, from CALM talks through who CALM is, what they do and the importance of talking openly about m.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee
What is the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by long-serving member, Jim Kirk.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021:.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee
What is the BPCA Outreach and Communications committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Julia Pittman.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pes.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Servicing Committee
What is the BPCA Servicing committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Martin Rose-King.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management sh.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Baiting Strategies, Assessments, Techniques and Efficacy
As the conditions of use change, almost with each new product label - this session takes us back to the very heart of effective rodent control but combines these approaches with the new decision making processes.
In order to stick within th.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Bell Sensing Technologies - iQ Products Demonstration
In this video Michael Sims from Bell Laboratories will be introducing Patrick Lynch and Brian Hensel, to discuss how iQ technology can make your job more efficient and transform your technicians from inspectors into problem solvers.
This pr.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Bird Mites Environmentally Tricky, Socially Misunderstood, Technically Still Challenging
In this video Professor Olivier Sparagano, University of Hong Kong, talks through the key points to consider when fighting arthropod pests such as birds mites, to maximise its control and develop long-term strategies.
This pest is also.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Competitive Clout with Service Tracker
In this video Mike Palmer-Day, Service Tracker, talks about using Pest Control Software as a way to run your entire business more efficiently, more productively and more harmoniously.
All from a single device, and from anywhere in the world.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Designing for IPM and Stewardship
In this video Shyam Lakhani, Bell Laboratories, explains their commitment to rodenticide best practices, including guidelines from CRRU and what this means for your IPM toolbox.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest manage.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Diseases transmitted by rodents and their parasites
In this video Alex Wade, Wade Environmental, looks into the major mechanisms of how diseases travel between humans and pests, what potential impacts this has to our health and finally why we as a society should be more proactive about minim.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Evolution of Bait Boxes
In this video, Michael Sims explains why using the Bell Labs EVO Edge is an upgrade from using other stations.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
The British Pest Control Association (.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Five Years Of Rodenticide Stewardship: What Have We Achieved
In this talk Dr Alan Buckle, Chairman, CRRU (UK), briefly reviewed the structure of the stewardship regime and its objectives.
Achievements during this period and the latest 2020 monitoring information for barn owl residues, rodenticid.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: FUTURA VLOG - Digital and sustainable Pest Control is the PRESENT
In this video blog Futura shares its vision of what modern pest management should and could look like in 2021. They promise the session will be entertaining (although they assure us Germans don't have a sense of humour).
Presented by: Danie.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Guest Speaker Discussion Bell Sensing Technologies
A Bell Sensing discussion with guest speakers Pat Lynch and Brian Hensel.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free eve.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: How rodent behaviour influences a baiting plan
Rodent behaviour is complex and knowledge of this behaviour is essential for effective control.
In this video Sharon Hughes, BASF, covers important aspect of rodent behaviour, including neophobic behaviour, bait carriage and hoarding, forag.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: How to leverage value from a VLINK system
The VLINK Pest Network is a comprehensive remote monitoring platform brought to you by the innovators in rodent trapping.
In this video Mark Ebner, Woodstream, presents a brief overview of the system with a focus on features and functions..... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: How to solve your cockroach problems quickly and cost-effectively
In this video Helen Ainsworth, BASF, talks about taking a systematic and integrated approach to cockroach control in both domestic and commercial settings.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online. .... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Humane Rodent Control Products
In this video, Samuel Wood from Bell Labs explains why the new EVO TUNNEL is the humane choice when it comes to trapping.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
The British Pest Control As.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Introducing Selontra® - Our latest innovation, Cholecalciferol rodent bait
Selontra is the new and innovative, non-anticoagulant rodenticide bait from BASF.
It contains cholecalciferol which offers a different mode of action while balancing performance and environmental impact.
In this video Sharon Hughes, BA.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Keeping customers and staff safe in a pandemic
Vicki Sims, of BPCA member company Lady Bug Pest Control, talks through the challenges small pest businesses are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Mythbusters: Common pest management theories fact-checked
In this video Dr Jonathan Wade and Alex Wade, directors at Wade Environmental, gave a talk on common myths around pest control and did some debunking.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.&nbs.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Novel Mosquito Control Techniques To Combat Mosquito Borne Infections
Mosquito transmitted diseases continue to increase their incidence and geographical locations and it is therefore more important than ever to develop effective control methods.
Factors such as increased insecticide resistance and environmen.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Pest Trending: Using data to control pests
Drawing on extensive experience from the food manufacturing and retail sectors Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, provides some practical tools and techniques to help collect, interpret and use data to drive towards a better level of pest.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Remote Rodent Monitoring and Trapping - TrapMe
In this video, Kim Lauridsen Hansen, Edialux, talks about remote monitoring as a new technology and how remote monitoring can benefit your business.
The TrapMe remote monitoring system will be discussed; how it works and how it provide.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Sixty Years Of Anticoagulant Resistance In The UK
Dr Alan Buckle, Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) gives a perspective on:
Unique UK regulatory decisions that restricted the use of the most potent resistance-breakers
Relentless spread of multiple resistance mechanisms in both ra.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Smart Pest Management – Why digital pest management is the future
In this video Gary Nicholas, Bayer, talks about Smart Pest Management: a wireless network of high-tech trap sensors that provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time capture alerts and up-to-the-minute rodent activity verification.
Helping pest contr.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Terms, condition and contracts for pest management companies
Do your terms and conditions adequately cover your pest management company? We ask BEB Consulting all your contract, terms and conditions-based questions.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online. .... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: The Bed Bugs Tell Us How: Early Treatment And Monitoring
To eradicate bed bugs Nattaro Labs have developed a patented diatomaceous earth (DE) containing tape that kills bed bugs at an early stage of infestation.
Both early detection and the DE tape facilitate a successful treatment of bed bugs.&n.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: The Latest In Pest Exclusion Technology
In this video Dave Colbert, Xcluder, talks about their latest pest exclusion products and how to use them.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: UK Rodenticide - Which bait to use, and when?
In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) host.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Understanding pulse baiting: save time, money and bait!
Pulse baiting technique is used for all single-feed rodenticide baits. That is, only for baits where the bait is sufficiently potent that a rat or mouse can eat a lethal amount of that bait in just one single feed.
Pulse baiting is used for.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: What is the right strategy for ant colony control this spring
Ants are the uninvited summer guest in kitchen cupboards, and one of the more common pests to visit houses in the warmer months.
In this video Helen Ainsworth, BASF, looks at the different species of ant you’re likely to come acr.... More
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15 March 2021
How to access PestExtra
It’s PestExtra week! This is how you access the system.
Opening time:
Tuesday 16 March 2021 - 8:30 -12:30
Wednesday 17 March 2021 - 14:00 - 20:00
Thursday 18 March 2021 - 10:00 - 15:00.
View agenda
Registe.... More
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11 March 2021
Delegates reunited in first ICUP webinar
Unable to meet face-to-face nearly 500 members, representing over 50 countries, of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first ICUP webinar held on 9 March 2021.
Ruben Bueno chaired t.... More
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09 March 2021
Irish acquisition announced by Killgerm
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member Killgerm Group Ltd announced the completion of its acquisition of Dublin-based Sprayclear Environmental Ltd.
Sprayclear is the leading supplier to the professional pest control service market in the Repu.... More
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08 March 2021
UPDATED: Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests for asymptomatic key workers
In an effort to overcome the pandemic, the UK government has announced free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for people without coronavirus symptoms.
The tests can return results in 30 minutes and will be prioritised for essenti.... More
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05 March 2021
Cleankill’s Gold renewal proves dedication to staff
Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating after retaining its Investors in People Gold Award gold accreditation.
Gold accreditation demonstrates that Cleankill has a full range of important policies in place and that everyone in.... More
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03 March 2021
PestExtra 2021 - what not to miss
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.... More
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02 March 2021
New bait station controls all main ant species
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 Bla.... More
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02 March 2021
RRAG appoints new chairperson
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.... More
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02 March 2021
Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing
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 fro.... More