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21 August 2019
Pest awareness for everyone
Your Association | PPC96 August 2019
From facilities management to the equine world, BPCA’s PR efforts reach a wide-ranging and diverse audience.
Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it&r.... More
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20 August 2019
14th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference announced
Registration is now open for the 14th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Insects Limited and Fumigation Service & Supply will be hosting the biennial confere.... More
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19 August 2019
NBC secures backing from Santander
BPCA member NBC Environment has secured £1.2m funding with a major bank to boost the company’s growth.
As a result of a successful extensive review of NBC’s business model, the company has secured a funding pack.... More
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02 August 2019
HSE releases annual fatality statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19.
Alongside these figures are the statistics for people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.... More
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31 July 2019
Abstract submissions sought for ICUP 2020
The organising committee of the next International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming abstract submissions from those working, or researching, within the field of urban pest management.
The deadline for offers of abstracts is 16.... More
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24 July 2019
Dealey named Future50 company
The future looks bright for fumigation specialists and BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 programme this year.
A list of businesses handpicked from across Norfol.... More
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19 July 2019
CRRU-style stewardship regime adopted by Jersey Gov
The Government of Jersey is introducing rodenticide stewardship covering the sale and use of professional rodenticides, to help reduce the risk of poisoning non-target wildlife.
Modelled on the Campaign for Responsible Rode.... More
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18 July 2019
CONSULTATION: General licences in Scotland to be examined
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced a consultation on the general licences for wild bird management, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.
For the next 12 weeks, SNH will be taking feedback on the.... More
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17 July 2019
MIDS pest technician forum "great success"
It was a relaxed and fun day at the first MIDS technician forum in Hertfordshire last week.
Planned and hosted by Steve Middleton at MIDS Pest Control, the day was supported by BPCA and several of the sector’s manufacturers and distri.... More
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17 July 2019
Syngenta App aims to keep pest techs up to date on the go
A new Syngenta Professional Pest Management App, designed to help technicians get the best out of products, is now available for download to smartphones and tablets.
The App provides instant access to essential inform.... More
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17 July 2019
UK pest technicians wanted for Australian adventure
Want to trade the British winter for an Australian summer? CPS is looking for exceptional pest technicians to join their ranks during their peak season.
An Australian company, Competitive Pest Services, is currently recruiting two techn.... More
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16 July 2019
1env get muddy for Macmillan
BPCA member 1env Solutions sent a team along to the Nuclear Mud Race this year, raising just almost £2000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the British Heart Foundation.
The five-person team&nb.... More
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15 July 2019
Use up your Ficam D, says Bayer
Following changes to the Ficam® D label, pest controllers are being reminded by BPCA member Bayer to use up any stocks with old labels, displaying HSE 4829, by 25 July 2019.
Alternatively, you can replace the label on your old stock wit.... More
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11 July 2019
PMA give evidence on glue boards at Scottish Parliament
On 20 June 2019, as part of an ongoing petition by campaigners to ban the sale and use of glue traps, the Pest Management Alliance (PMA) were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee.
T.... More
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02 July 2019
Killgerm celebrates Germany move with casino night
BPCA member company Killgerm began a new chapter in May, when they officially opened their new office in Germany with a stylish, casino-themed launch party.
Located at Taubental industrial estate, Killgerm Germany made the m.... More
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28 June 2019
'Watch out for wasps' says BPCA member Bayer
Signs of a second bumper wasp season in as many years are being seen across the country and BPCA member Bayer suggests the mild winter is to blame.
In a press release published this week, Bayer national account and technical.... More
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04 June 2019
BPCA marks World Pest Day 2019 with message to local authorities
Today is World Pest Day and to celebrate we’re launching a targeted campaign to local authorities.
We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knoc.... More
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28 May 2019
PPC95 out now
Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free.
The magazine can be read online, downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme and request a hard cop.... More
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28 May 2019
PestEx(cellence) showcased at the UK’s pest management show 2019
PestEx 2019 saw an incredible 29% increase in total visitors as over 100 pest management product and service suppliers descended on ExCeL London in March.
Thousands of people committed to public health pest management explored the 2,860m2 exh.... More
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28 May 2019
VIDEO: PestEx 2019 - the pest management show
Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show.
PestEx is a great opportunity for everyone in the industry to come and meet each other and see what the latest.... More
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28 May 2019
GALLERY: PestEx 2019 the pest management show in pictures
Events | PPC95 May 2019
Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show...
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28 May 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: PestEx the pest management show 2019 in numbers
Events | PPC95 May 2019
Need proof that PestEx is the biggest and most significant event in the professional pest management diary? Take a look at our infographic to see how the show has grown and improved over the years.
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21 May 2019
Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana
Your association | PPC95 May 2019
If you were at PestEx 2019 you’d have seen people representing pest management companies from around the world in attendance. There are a variety of standards internationally in pest managem.... More
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21 May 2019
Meet the member: BS EN 16636 certified successful
Your association | PPC95 May 2019
Hillbans Pest Control was awarded CEPA European quality standard certification for pest management services BS EN 16636 in February 2018. We caught up with owner Sandra Knowles to see how the.... More
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15 May 2019
Abate Pest Management named a Future50 company
BPCA member company Abate Pest Management has announced that they have been named a Future50 Company.
Future50 is a business growth programme that's designed to recognise Norfolk and Suffolk's most innovative companies.
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14 May 2019
Open letter to Secretary of State regarding call for evidence: Bird control licences
BPCA has written to Secretary of State Gove in regards to Defra's call for evidence on the impact of the revoking of three general licences for bird control. The letter is published in full here.
You can download the letter as a PDF here.... More
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08 May 2019
BPCA prepares to gather evidence for Defra on general licences
Defra has initiated a formal evidence gathering exercise to capture information from all concerned parties about the impact of the recent withdrawal of three general licences for bird control.
BPCA is collecting the evidence of me.... More
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08 May 2019
New general licences for controlling Canada geese and wood pigeon comes into force
On Friday 3 May Natural England published two new general licences for controlling birds.
The licences, which allows people to kill or take Canada geese to preserve public health and safety and wood pigeon for preventing serious damage to c.... More
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02 May 2019
UK pest technician wanted for Southeast Asia adventure
CPS Myanmar (Burma) is in need of a Pest Technician or Field Biologist to assist our 50 technicians throughout the country.
They're looking for a motivated, detail oriented, committed problem solver to join our team based in Yangon, Myanmar.... More
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02 May 2019
BPCA talks general licence changes with Natural England
Yesterday (Wednesday 1 May 2019) BPCA met with Natural England to discuss how pest management professionals can continue to protect public health after general licences for bird control were revoked last week.
SPEED READ
BPCA has met with.... More
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29 April 2019
New general licence for controlling carrion crows comes into force
Natural England has published the first of the new general licences for controlling birds.
The licence starts to replace the previous general licences for controlling carrion crows, a priority species for farmers looking.... More
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26 April 2019
Interim measures for controlling birds now that general licences have been revoked
Last night (Thursday 25 April) the general licences for bird control in England were revoked after a legal challenge.
Natural England is expected to release new licences next week; however, pest management professionals can still legally us.... More
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25 April 2019
General licences for bird control in Scotland to remain in place
Scottish Natural Heritage has reassured users of their general licences that they remain in place in Scotland.
In light of the recent decision by Natural England to revoke three of their general licences for controlling certain wild birds.... More
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25 April 2019
Free tests and new guide tackle spread of resistant rats
All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats that survive high potency rodenticides, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle.
In November last year, resis.... More
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24 April 2019
General licences for bird control will be revoked - BPCA respond
BPCA has been alerted that as of this Thursday (25 April 2019), Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild bird species in England.
The revoked licences (GL 04/05/06) cover 16 species of birds “inc.... More
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23 April 2019
California moves towards rodenticide ban
Legislation to ban certain rodenticides in California, USA is now heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for approval.
If approved, Bill AB 1788 would:
Ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs.... More
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23 April 2019
BPCA appoint new Marketing and Communications Manager
After a rigorous recruitment process, the British Pest Control Association has promoted Scott Johnstone to the position of Marketing and Communications Manager.
Scott is now responsible for developing and managing the marketing and communic.... More
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23 April 2019
General licences for bird control: major changes to licensing requirements
Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019.
These licences (GL 04/05/06) cover 16 species of birds including several members of the crow family, Canada goose, some gull.... More
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17 April 2019
Killgerm announces sale of Travelwise Group
BPCA member company, Killgerm has announced the sale of 100% of the shareholding in Travelwise Group Ltd to TPW S.A.S. trading as Travel Planet. This encompasses both the Leisure Travel and the Business Travel operations within Travelwise Group.... More
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15 April 2019
Abate Pest Management celebrates 20 years in business
20 years ago, today (April 15 1999) Jon Blake decided to set up his own business and called it Abate. He and his wife Jill still owns the BPCA member company today.
Jon started to develop the business in Norfolk and Suffolk, and with t.... More
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28 March 2019
British Pest Management Award 2019 winners announced at PestEx
The pest management show hosted the second ever British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs) last week, announcing the 2019 winners.
Held in the Technical theatre of PestEx, in the London ExCeL on 20 March 2019 the awards ceremony was hosted by t.... More
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28 March 2019
Double success for Lancaster City Council Unbugged
Lancaster City Council Unbugged is celebrating a double win after being presented with two prestigious industry accolades.
They were named Local Authority of the Year and Team of the Year at the British Pest Management Awards, organise.... More
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28 March 2019
First year success for Hereford business
A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.
PGM & Son Pest Control was crowned winner of the Sole Trader of the Year accolade a.... More
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28 March 2019
Norfolk business named best small company at trade body awards
A Norfolk-based pest management company has been named Small Company of the Year at a leading industry event.
Abate Pest Management Service, established 20 years ago, picked up the accolade at the British Pest Management Awards, organised b.... More
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28 March 2019
Norfolk environmental consultancy takes home trade body award
A Norfolk-based wildlife management company has taken a top prize at a prestigious industry event.
NBC Environment was crowned the winner of the Innovation of the Year accolade at the British Pest Management Awards, organised by UK tra.... More
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28 March 2019
Durham business recognised for its community work at trade body awards
A national pest management company, which has its headquarters in Durham, has been presented with a prestigious award at a top industry event.
Contego Environmental Services, founded in 2004, was named winner of the Community Initiative of.... More
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28 March 2019
Unsung hero of pest management industry celebrated
An 81-year old from Kent has been heralded the unsung hero of the pest management industry at national trade body awards.
Ken Vigar, of Safeguard Pest Control and Environmental Services, was crowned the winner of the Unsung Hero of the Year.... More
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28 March 2019
Young technician named the best in the country at trade body awards
A pest technician from Croydon has been named the best in the country at a prestigious industry event for his commitment to training and development.
George Rickwood, of Rokill, was crowned Young Technician of the Year at the British Pest M.... More
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28 March 2019
South Croydon business pick up best pest management business award
Cleankill Pest Control, which has its headquarters in Kenley, was named Company of the Year at the British Pest Management Awards, organised by UK trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
Held at ExCel London, the award.... More
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28 March 2019
Industry figurehead receives Lifetime achievement award
The pioneering work of a Surrey-based pest management expert was celebrated at a trade association event.
Dr Jonathan Wade’s colleagues and friends attended the British Pest Management Awards - organised by UK trade body the .... More