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29 January 2020
Bayer launches updated pest app
BPCA member Bayer's Pest Solutions Team is launching a new version of its free Pest Partner app.
Developed as a tool for pest technicians, the Pest Partner app is a source of useful pest information, control advice as w.... More
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28 January 2020
CIEH Conference: discount for BPCA members
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 2020 Pest Control Conference is shaping up nicely, with discounted entry for BPCA members.
The CIEH Pest Control Conference: Safeguarding Public Health has been organised in.... More
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24 January 2020
BPCA delivers SPI expertise at trading standards event
At the end of last year, our technical team was invited to give a series of presentations to the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers.
The presentations took place in York, Manchester, Birmingham and London, to audiences of.... More
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23 January 2020
Pest magazine sold to Lewis Business Media
Pest and Pest+ enews were sold yesterday (22 Jan 2020) by owners Foxhill Publishing.
The sale of the pest management magazine, launched in 2008, has "secured an exciting, long-term future for Pest", say founders Frances McKi.... More
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17 January 2020
The importance of giving back
BPCA member company Contego got off the ground in 2004, following funding support from the Prince's Trust charity.
Now going from strength-to-strength, Contego's CEO Michael Taylor talks about the value in paying it forward and givin.... More
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16 January 2020
Could you be the new BASIS FACTS Chairperson?
BASIS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson for the BASIS FACTS Advisory Committee, starting in March 2020.
The FACTS Committee comprises of representatives from a range of academic, advisory and commercial organisations.... More
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09 January 2020
New categories and cards for BPCA Registered
BPCA Registered announces new categories and cards for employees registered on its individual recognition and CPD scheme.
BPCA Registered now has a range of cards relevant to both the role you carry out and your level of qualific.... More
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08 January 2020
Are we going to lose more insecticides in 2020?
With several prominent changes to insecticides in 2019, BPCA's been asked what the future of insecticides will look like. While nothing is certain, we've tried to clarify what's going on.
As with rodenticides, all insecticides ar.... More
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08 January 2020
Ficam W withdrawal dates announced
Following the recent announcement that Ficam W is to be removed from the market, Bayer have announced they now have working timescales for the UK, in terms of sell-out and usage periods.
8 June 2020: sales of Ficam W will ce.... More
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08 January 2020
PPC Live 2020 schedule announced
The full schedule for PPC Live 2020 has been announced and we’ve packed it with illustrious speakers from across the sector.
Taking place on Wednesday 11 March at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate, PPC Live is fo.... More
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07 January 2020
Human hair behind pigeon deformity
Pigeons with missing toes is a fairly common phenomenon in European cities like Paris and London. But what's the cause?
A team of scientists from France’s National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) and the Univers.... More
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07 January 2020
Remembering Peter Bateman
It's with sadness that we learned this week of the passing of former BPCA President, Peter Bateman.
Peter passed away peacefully on New Year's Day with his wife, Joan, by his side.
Peter spent 33 years with Rentokil, the last 20.... More
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07 January 2020
What’s happening with bird licences?
As we enter 2020, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives a brief overview of the current status of bird licences for pest management across the UK.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have diffe.... More
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03 January 2020
Staying safe on the roads
We're still deep into winter, which doesn't end in the UK until March. Pest control is a mobile business and so it's worth looking at how you can stay safe on the roads, whether on the job or otherwise.
There are a range of.... More
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16 December 2019
Scotland: General Licences for bird control update
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have issued an update on the general licensing system in Scotland for 2020, following a period of consultation.
Over 700 responses to the consultation were received, with people sharing.... More
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11 December 2019
Ficam W to be withdrawn from the market
BPCA member Bayer has announced that Ficam W is to be removed from the market, following a vote from the EU Biocide commission.
Alan Morris, Bayer head of environmental science, explains that the industry can expec.... More
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10 December 2019
End of year and election reflections from BPCA
December is always a great time for reflection and looking forward to the new year. BPCA takes a look at where we’ve been, where we’re going and gives us a round-up of what a BPCA election manifesto might look like.
As w.... More
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04 December 2019
PestTech 2019 hits the target
In November BPCA sent a team along to PestTech 2019 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
It was a busy day, with a steady stream of delegates and around 50 exhibitors (including BPCA).
We always like to champio.... More
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04 December 2019
Scholarship announced for Leadership Program
Women and Leadership International (WLI), an organisation working to provide professional development to women for the last 15 years, has announced a £2,500 scholarship available to women in the UK.
The Advanced.... More
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03 December 2019
Individual bird licences for 2019 set to expire
A reminder to pest technicians that individual licences for bird control will expire on 31 December 2019.
If current general licences do not cover your requirements, you should apply now to receive new individual licen.... More
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02 December 2019
Earn as you learn with new trainee programme
BPCA member company Abate Pest Management are recruiting for two individuals to join their new trainee scheme.
The programme, which begins in January 2020, consists of a two-year training scheme where in.... More
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28 November 2019
BPCA member Rentokil tops popular employers list
BPCA member Rentokil Initial has knocked global tech giant Apple off the top spot in a league table of UK's most popular employers.
Rentokil was reviewed by its staff as the best company to work for in the UK,&nbs.... More
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28 November 2019
CRRU call for 'no-excuses' professionalism rodenticide practice
Detectable anticoagulant rodenticide residues in 87% of barn owls are highlighted by a new report to the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, co-ordinated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle.... More
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13 November 2019
Egg-cellent news for Bayer
BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member Bayer's Harmonix® poultry red mite (PRM) is now included in the BEIC list of products that can be used on Lion Code egg farms.
Ken Black, Bayer rural hygiene manager, says this is.... More
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13 November 2019
Killgerm announce Scandinavian acquisition
BPCA member company Killgerm Group Ltd recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Milluck AB.
Founded in 2007 and based in Malmö, Sweden, Milluck supplies the professional pest control service market both in Sweden an.... More
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13 November 2019
CEPA launches pest management professionalisation initiative
On 1 October, the European pest management services trade association (CEPA) launched its Memorandum of Understanding on Professionalisation of the Pest Management Industry, in an event hosted by the European Committee of the Regions. .... More
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13 November 2019
PPC97 out now
Professional pest controller magazine issue 97 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 our Affiliate Scheme and request a.... More
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25 October 2019
Majority of farmers no longer permanent baiting for rats
Just over two-thirds of farmers no longer use rodenticides continuously around farmsteads.
Instead, they employ measures such as tidy yards and rat-proofed buildings, cats or terriers, traps and shooting, in combination with tactical rodent.... More
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24 October 2019
CRRU finds rodenticide resistance in new areas
Rodenticide resistance in rats has been confirmed in several new areas by a Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use study.
These include Durham, Northumberland, Tyneside and North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and along th.... More
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16 October 2019
BPCA scoops two excellence awards
The British Pest Control Association was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards in October.
The Awards are held to recognise and reward the achievements of trade bodies, professionals, membership or.... More
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15 October 2019
UK aid tops up funding to tackle malaria
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announced that the UK would match £100 million of private sector funding to help tackle malaria.
Mr Sharma said the international community must “work together to do more to.... More
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09 October 2019
Cliverton names new director
A new divisional director has been appointed at BPCA Associate member animal-related business insurance specialist Cliverton.
Mark Briggs has joined the company, bringing with him more than 20 years of insurance experience..... More
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04 October 2019
Hygeia Award wins for Rentokil employees
British Pest Control Association member Rentokil Initial is celebrating after two of its employees scooped Hygeia Awards for commitment to public health.
At a ceremony held by the Royal Society for Public.... More
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03 October 2019
Kiwa Group welcomes Acheta Consulting
The merging of BPCA member Acheta Consulting to Kiwa's Agri Food Division has been announced.
Acheta provides independent pest control consultancy and will be joining Kiwa Ltd, the UK arm of Netherlands-based Kiwa Group.... More
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03 October 2019
Fendona 6SC to be discontinued
BASF will not be continuing with the production of the insecticide Fendona 6SC, following recent re-registration.
In accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulations, BASF submitted dossiers to support renewal of the follo.... More
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02 October 2019
BASIS recruiting Chair for Board of Trustees
National charity BASIS is seeking to recruit a Chair for the Board of Trustees, starting in April 2020.
BASIS CEO, Stephen Jacob, explains the Chair will play a vital role in the running of the charity, that looks to support and.... More
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30 September 2019
Changes to bird control general licences in Wales
Following a successful legal bid in England by campaign group Wild Justice, Natural Resources Wales has announced changes to its own general licensing system.
From Monday 7 October three general licences will be replaced, w.... More
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27 September 2019
BPCA Registered accepted route for register of pest professionals in Ireland
BPCA Registered has been approved as a recognised system for the employees of members working in Ireland to evidence their skills, qualifications and continued professional development.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Mari.... More
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23 September 2019
New product manager at Bayer
BPCA member company, Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new product manager to oversee the pest product portfolio.
Tim Peeling has been working in the professional pest sector for over 15 years and brings a huge amount o.... More
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13 September 2019
CONSULTATION: Wild birds general licence survey launched by Defra
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
Defra is leading this review in close partnership with Natural England.
Take the.... More
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29 August 2019
Remembering John Kay
It is with great sadness that we learned this week of the passing of former BPCA President, John Kay.
John was a familiar face to many in the pest management industry, with a career spanning 35 years.
Joining Rentokil from the Royal Na.... More
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29 August 2019
Pest photo of the year launched
BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of the year and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control.
The competition is officially open now.
All you need to do is tw.... More
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28 August 2019
Mitie Pest Control purchase given go-ahead
The purchase of Mitie Pest Control by Rentokil Initial has been green-lit by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following an investigation.
In an update posted on the Gov UK website, the CM.... More
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23 August 2019
PPC96 out now
Professional pest controller magazine issue 96 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 our Affiliate Scheme and request a hard copy.
.... More
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23 August 2019
Flying insects in hospitals carry 'superbug' germs
Health and safety | PPC96 August 2019
More than 50% of bacteria recovered from flying insects in a group of English hospitals were resistant to one or more antibiotics, posing a potential infection risk to patients, according to a.... More
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23 August 2019
A birds-eye view of general licences
Legislation| PPC96 August 2019
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds.
Now that we have s.... More
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23 August 2019
Developments in mosquito management
Technical| PPC96 August 2019
Traditionally mosquitoes have been treated with pesticides and insect growth regulators by pest controllers, but scientists have been looking at how we can fundamentally change our foe to make them less of.... More
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22 August 2019
Ratcatcher to riches: Championing Professionalism
Your association | PPC96 August 2019
Way back in PPC91 we showed you our ‘strategic plan at a glance’.
Part of BPCA’s strategy is to champion the professionalism of the sector. But what does that mean? What.... More
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22 August 2019
BPCA Professionalism Working Groups
Your association | PPC96 August 2019
What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today?
These groups are posing some huge questions with no easy answers. Many members are working to help answer them and, ult.... More
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22 August 2019
Meet the member: “Starting Lady Bug Pest Control saved my life.”
Your association | PPC96 August 2019
“I hope you don’t mind me asking, but how did you get into pest control?”
As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Vicki Sims hears this question a lot. BPCA Com.... More