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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.. More
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27 November 2020
Practical rabbit management: part two
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.. More
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27 November 2020
The risk of zoonotic disease in pest control environments
Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up a nasty zoonotic disease. It’s up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and our clients’ clients from the diseases pest species can transmit.. More
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27 November 2020
Infection and immunity in wild rodents - the zoo of infections
Covid-19, Ebola and HIV originated in animals. The Covid-19 pandemic has rightly refocused our attention to the infections of wild animals. Professor Viney shares his research on the ‘zoo of infections’ living in our pest rodents and what it could.... More
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27 November 2020
PESTWATCH: Bed bugs - fail to prepare, prepare to fail
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. . More
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26 November 2020
Survey shows dust formulations preferred by pest controllers
Tim Peeling, product manager at BPCA member Bayer, takes a look at the findings of their summer wasp study.. More
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26 November 2020
Ask the technical team 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.. More
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26 November 2020
Tackling rodent resistance
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 pest controllers.. More
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26 November 2020
What to do if you don’t win a pest management tender
Facing rejection can be tough, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into bidding for a tender. Tips on how to improve your tender submissions based on your previous failed submissions.. More
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26 November 2020
Work Smarter with ServSuite (Sponsored)
ServSuite™ is an enterprise, cloud-based software solution especially designed and developed for the Pest Control Industry. . More
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26 November 2020
How can pest management companies prepare as the end of the Brexit transition period looms?
We summarise what we know about the end of the brexit transition period and what’ll be different on 1 January 2021. . More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact study: where are we now?
We repeated the Covid-19 pest management impact 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
We asked Andrew Pearce to assess how he thinks print can promote your pest control company.. More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: BPCA Draft Strategy 2021-20XX
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.. More
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26 November 2020
Meet your new BPCA board members 2020
Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board.. More
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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
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05 November 2020
Kevin Higgins leaves BPCA as Membership Manager
We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team. . More
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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
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22 September 2020
Are you ready for a Covid-19 Secure HSE inspection?
With HSE and Local Authorities ramping up their inspection activity, it’s more important than ever that your pest management company is Covid-secure.. More
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18 September 2020
JOIN IN: Two new BPCA Committees now recruiting
BPCA is calling out for members to join their new committees. The Outreach & Communication Committee and the Professional Standards Committee will launch later this year. . More
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10 September 2020
SURVEY: Help us change licences for gull control in 2021 and beyond
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.. More
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04 September 2020
No UK products authorised for control of wood mice, rodenticide users reminded
Rodenticide alert prompts reminder of permitted target species by CRRU, as servicing company found to be using a product to control wood mice. . More
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02 September 2020
Open letter to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission: glue traps for professional use
BPCA has written to the policy advisor for the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC), in response to a call for evidence on the use of glue traps for pest management.. More
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28 August 2020
New Board members elected at BPCA 2020 AGM
At BPCA’s 2020 annual general meeting (27 August), members of the Association elected new representatives to the BPCA Executive Board.. More
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28 August 2020
Three BPCA life memberships awarded at the 2020 AGM
Frances McKim, Helen Riby and Jonathan Wade were all recipients of the prestigious life membership during the first ever Digital AGM on 27 August. . More