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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
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05 August 2020
GALLERY: PPC magazine all 100 covers
Take a look back at the history of Professional Pest Controller Magazine with this 100 issue special gallery. . More
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05 August 2020
Should I sign that? Contracts and small print with BEB Consultancy
In this guest blog, specialist contracts and legal services expert BEB Consultancy talk about how to approach written contracts, hidden terms and reading the small print.. More
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05 August 2020
Celebrate in good times. Celebrate in bad times.
I write this while we’re still in lockdown with slow signs of coming out of it. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we’ll have regained a bit of normality – whatever that may be!. More
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05 August 2020
The UK pest landscape and the quiet revolution
In our 100th edition of PPC, regular contributor Clive Boase reviews how far the pest management industry has come since PPC first launched and, critically, where he thinks the industry might be in another 25 years. . More
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04 August 2020
Caught out in the countryside: Practical rabbit management:
Dave Archer, rural pest management expert talks about rabbits; their history, behaviour and biology.. More
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04 August 2020
Control silverfish professionally
Recent years have seen a rise in silverfish infestations and they can often be hard to control due to behaviour and habitat. To allow effective control of this growing pest, it is important to be well versed in distinguishing between the many diff.... More
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04 August 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: A short history of public health pesticides
Looking back over one hundred issues of PPC, it’s clear that the products in our toolkits have changed considerably. We asked Alex Wade, from member company PelGar International, to look back at rodenticides and insecticides over the last century. . More
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04 August 2020
Current pest proofing products: applications and limitations
Following on from his demonstration at PPC Live 2020 in Harrogate, Pestology’s Gulliver Hill talks to PPC about all things proofing.. More
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04 August 2020
BPCA position statement on remote monitoring for rodent management
Digital monitoring for pest activity appears in lists of services offered by pest management companies across the world. But what will the impact of remote monitoring have on the level of service a company provides? . More
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04 August 2020
PESTWATCH: Delusional parasitosis and cable bugs
In this PestWatch, we take a look at pests that aren’t real. What is delusional parasitosis and how do we deal with it?. More
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04 August 2020
Ask the technical team August 2020
Nuisance neighbours, pest risk assessments, gull control licences and rodent carcasses are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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04 August 2020
How to start a pest management business - Get ready and plan
Kevin Higgins looks at what you should think about before leaving the day job and what you need to launch a successful pest management business.
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03 August 2020
Your first pest control employee: Two heads better than one?
Taking on your first employee is a landmark moment for any pest management business. It can bring in changes to procedures, policies and management style.. More
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03 August 2020
Incentives for pest management professionals
Paul Bates, Managing Director at Cleankill Pest Control, talks about motivating and inspiring staff using incentives, beyond giving a simple paycheck. . More
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03 August 2020
Infographic: Who runs BPCA? New committees and groups
We’ve put together this useful organisation chart so you can understand how BPCA works. You may even spot an area of the Association you’d like to volunteer your time in. . More
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16 July 2020
New Health and Safety at Work Act CPD assignment for pest professionals
BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).. More
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09 July 2020
New Treatment Report template for BPCA members
A new Treatment Report template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area.. More
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08 July 2020
Warning to pest controllers after van containing pesticides stolen
Following the theft of aluminium phosphide-based chemicals from a van in Manchester, BPCA urges technicians to be careful about leaving pesticides unattended in vehicles. . More
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03 August 2020
Engaging with pest control clients post-Covid-19
Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions, shares his ideas for reengaging with clients now many of our clients are opening up their doors.. More
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23 June 2020
Industry body releases Covid-19 working at height guidance
Ladder Association has released new guidance on the importance of health and safety while using ladders during the pandemic.. More
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22 June 2020
BPCA PrintShop gets an upgrade
BPCA's popular PrintShop member benefit has been given an upgrade, to provide a more functional and user-friendly experience.. More
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06 June 2020
VIDEO: Proud to protect - World Pest Day 2020
The short video entitled “Proud to protect” features several BPCA members and people from the BPCA Staff team speaking about what they do to help protect public health through adequate pest management. . More