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30 August 2018
Top 5 Avian Pests
We’ve put together our own set of ‘top trumps’ cards with all the vital statistics and fun facts on the most common nuisance birds you’re most likely to encounter in the UK.. More
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30 August 2018
Choosing the right tools for effective bird management
Bird control products are continually evolving. It can be hard to keep up with the latest developments and to understand which products work best in a particular situation. . More
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30 August 2018
The ultimate bird control netting guide
With an extensive choice of bird control and proofing products available, there are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the most suitable netting products for the job.. More
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30 August 2018
PESTWATCH: Secondary infestations from birds
Continuing PPC’s round of in-depth PestWatch features, Field Officer Natalie Bungay inspects birds’ homes and finds some unwelcome guests within them.. More
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30 August 2018
Ring-necked parakeets in buildings
Affectionately nicknamed the ‘posh pigeon’, Britain’s strangest invasive avian pest seems to be here to stay. These flamboyant rascals aren’t just targeting fruit trees.... More
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30 August 2018
The value of family-run pest management companies
Professor Claire Seaman investigates the value of being a family-run pest control company.. More
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30 August 2018
Pest control and keeping it in the family
Pest management companies are often run by families, with trade secrets and family values being carried down through the ages. We asked the Institute for Family Business to give us their top tips.. More
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30 August 2018
Work-life balance for professional pest controllers
Time with your family makes you happier, healthier and more productive. PPC asked life coach Chris Dudley to weigh in on the perennial balancing act between home and work life.. More
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30 August 2018
Health, safety and compliance considerations for family-run pest control businesses
Running a family business can sometimes mean that policies and procedures may be treated as being ‘flexible’. We look at some of the challenges that a family business may face.. More
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30 August 2018
HR considerations for family-run pest control businesses
Ben Crawford, Head of HR and Employment Law at BPCA BusinessShield, deliberates on family HR matters. . More
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30 August 2018
Bigger. Better. Giant. British Pest Management Awards 2019
Do you want to be nationally recognised for what you do? As the countdown to PestEx 2019 starts, the excitement begins to build for the second ever British Pest Management Awards. . More
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30 August 2018
Hollywood Pests: Pest control film reviews
The release of Ant-Man and the Wasp from Marvel Studios got us thinking about high profile pests on the silver screen.... More
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30 August 2018
Ask the technical team September 2018
Pigeons, landlords. bee and soil... just some of the latest questions that our Technical Team have been asked.. More
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26 July 2018
40% of farmers still consider permanent rodenticide baiting essential
In a recent survey conducted by CRRU UK, permanent rodenticide baiting is still considered essential by more than 1-in-3 farmer - contrary to stewardship guidelines. . More
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11 July 2018
BPCA scoops award for social media excellence
Last night, at the Trade Association Forum’s awards evening, BPCA won the Best Practice Award for Social Media 2018.. More
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14 June 2018
New Code of Best Practice: The Use of Air Guns in Pest Control
The new Code of Best Practice for The Use of Air Guns in Pest Control is now available to download. . More
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11 May 2018
The big pest control get together: a look back at PPC Live 2018
Third time’s the charm for BPCA’s roaming trade show, PPC Live. With more visitors, exhibitors, and positive feedback than ever before – we’re calling it a win for everyone involved. . More
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11 May 2018
Leave it to the professionals: Considering the bigger picture of pest control
Director of Precision Pest Management Solutions and BPCA Executive Board Member, Mike Ayers, shares his thoughts on why it’s now more important than ever for BPCA members to mobilise and consider the bigger picture of pest control.. More
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11 May 2018
Road trip to success: BPCA Strategic Plan 2018-2020
BPCA reveal their updated strategic plan 2018-2020 which includes commentary from our Chief Exec, Ian Andrew. . More
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11 May 2018
Biological and environmental factors affecting wasp numbers
A good wasp season can give the diligent pest controller a tidy profit, and so there is the temptation to rely on these returns in subsequent years. However wasp work can be a fickle game, and you could find yourself facing a tight squeeze because.... More
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11 May 2018
Back to Basics: Flying insect control and IPM
One day I’ll fly away… but until then, we’ll press ahead practising the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) with vigour, says Ralph Izod, Managing Director of BPCA member company Dyno-Pest.. More
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11 May 2018
Talking to pest control customers about bees
BPCA’s newest special interest group, Beewise, has been put to work trying to take the sting out of communicating with clients about bees around the home.. More
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10 May 2018
Controlling flies in commercial food sites
Although rodent infestations tend to be considered a more extreme issue by customers, flying insects that can pose the greatest risk to the contamination of products and packaging. Chris Cagienard makes a case for how and why we prioritise flying.... More
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10 May 2018
Pestwatch: Queen wasps
For our second in-depth PestWatch feature, we are doffing our caps to the most regal of all the species pest controllers are likely to encounter - the queen wasp.. More
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10 May 2018
Formulating an effective insect control plan
With an extensive variety of insecticides available on the market there are many factors to take into consideration when selecting an appropriate product for a job. Bayer Technical Manager, Richard Moseley, gives his top tips for choosing the righ.... More