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21 May 2019
BPCA’s new Primary Authority partner
BPCA now has a Primary Authority! What is it? Why do we want one, and what it means for members? Dee explains the new partnership.. More
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21 May 2019
Ask the technical team May 2019
Rodenticide confusion, open trays, resistance searches and invasive hornet questions are all in the BPCA Technical team inbox this issue. . More
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21 May 2019
Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana
Companies outside of Britain regularly join BPCA so they can try to emulate our best practice and access our guidance materials. Take a look at one member's experience of pest control in Ghana. . More
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21 May 2019
Reflective learning in pest management
Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores the ways that pest management professionals are incorporating reflection into their personal development plans. . More
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13 January 2020
Logging your unstructured CPD points with BPCA Registered
Learn how to successfully log unstructured CPD points yourself with BPCA's individual recognition scheme - BCPA Registered. . 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 evidence of members companies.. 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.. More
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05 May 2019
Free micro-learning modules for pest management professionals
BPCA has released eight short online learning programmes covering key skills such as communication, data protection, health and safety, and management.
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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. . 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.. 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.. More
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07 March 2019
PPC94 out now
Professional pest controller magazine (PPC94) issue 94 is out now and available to read online.. More
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07 March 2019
PestEx 2019 guide and overview
Over 2,500 pest management professionals are scheduled to arrive at the London ExCeL on 20-21 March - will you be one of them?. More
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07 March 2019
PestEx Seminar schedule announced in full
The PestEx 2019 seminar schedule packs in illustrious speakers from across the sector. Delivered by industry experts, we’ve called in favours from all our friends to make sure you leave PestEx that little bit better informed. . More
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07 March 2019
IN PROFILE: Dr Jonathan Wade - Life time achievement award
On 20 March 2019, Dr Jonathan Wade will officially receive his British Pest Management Lifetime Achievement Award 2019. There’s no way we can cover all of Jonathan’s distinguished career in global pest management.. More
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07 March 2019
PestEx 2019: 15 top tips for visiting a trade show
It's not long now until PestEx 2019. Here are some top tips to help you get the most out of your time at the pest management show. . More
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07 March 2019
Rat behaviour in rodent control
With current rodent control challenges facing pest controllers, one of the essential areas of knowledge is an understanding of rodent behaviour. . More
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07 March 2019
Understanding cockroach foraging behaviour
Cockroaches have evolved to exploit our modern urban environments where the structures we build provide a plethora of harbourages, warmth, food and moisture. . More
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07 March 2019
SERVICING STORIES: Empire of the ants
Three blocks of flats. Multiple colonies. Hundreds of thousands of invasive ants. Nigel White, Operations Director of member company Tactical Environmental Services, talks to us about a block treatment of epic proportions.. More
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07 March 2019
The practical implications of bed bug biology and behaviour
When it comes to bed bugs, the more you know, the more effective you’ll be at treating an infestation, Dr Jette Knudsen, a researcher from Nattaro Labs, Sweden shares her detailed insights into bed bug behaviour and biology, so you too can join th.... More
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07 March 2019
Dealing with rodents in sensitive environments
We can become overly confident in our preferred method of rodent control and then suddenly we’re thrown a curveball. Chris Cagienard investigates the environmental considerations we need to make that influence our rodent control strategy. . More
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07 March 2019
PESTWATCH: Foxes
When is a pest not a pest? In this in-depth PestWatch analysis, BPCA's Natalie Bungay returns to the tricky and occasionally prickly subject of Vulpes vulpes – the red fox. She’ll focus on the whens, whys and ifs of fox control.. More
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06 March 2019
Ask the technical team March 2019
Tricky insect ID's, managing complaints and bad neighbour bed bug management questions are all in the BPCA Technical team inbox this issue.. More
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05 March 2019
Credit control for professional pest management companies
Did you know in the region of 80% of businesses that suffer late payment are kept waiting one month or longer beyond agreed terms?. More
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05 March 2019
Starting a pest management company - can you do it on your own?
At BPCA HQ we take hundreds of calls every year with people asking us how they start out in pest management and whether it’s possible to get into the trade without experience. . More