CONTENTS | PPC103 MAY 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 103 is out now and available to read online for free.
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PPC103 is a sustainability special! We take a look at some of the invasive pests we might have to deal with as temperatures rise, the NoCheRo initiative aiming to ban chemical control methods for rodents and sustainability certification for businesses with Planet Mark.
Plus we have articles on how climate change will impact pest control, 'little and often' sustainability tips, switching to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and opinion pieces on the future of rodenticide and lead ammunition. And don't forget to check out the training and events calendars!
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IN THIS ISSUE
BPCA President Phil Halpin opens issue 103 of PPC magazine with a promise to keep pest sector awareness momentum going post-pandemic. Read >
On the 16-18 March 2021, BPCA held the biggest online gathering of UK pest professionals in the UK. Here’s how it went. Read >
Plastic alternatives, carbon 'tyre-print', recycling and eco ideas are all covered in this green special issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read >
As temperatures rise in the UK, Clive Boase, The Pest Management Consultancy, looks at some invasive pests you might have to learn to manage in the future. Read >
In PPC103 Dr Partho Dhang explores how this generation’s most significant threat will likely change how we control and eradicate pest species in the UK. Read >
In this PPC article, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks what would happen if our fears over a ban on rodenticides came to pass. Read >
BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew investigates NoCheRo, an initiative of the German Environment Agency that effectively wants to ban chemical control methods for rodents. Read >
At PestExtra 2021, Dr Bastiaan Meerburg gave a presentation on the impact that reducing rodenticide use had on the Dutch approach to rodent control. Read >
Dr Laura Tugwell and Dr Victor Brugman, from Vecotech Ltd, share insights into the technical processes and cutting-edge chemical ecology techniques behind the development of their new, research-led bed bug lure, BugScentsTM. Read >
Paul Wilson, Independent Wildlife Management, spoke to PPC103 about flying hawks as part of your pest management toolkit. Read >
Marketing Manager and PPC editor Scott Johnstone investigates whether the time is right for your pest control fleet to go electric. Read >
Pestforce's Sean Taylor asks how pest management professionals can work smarter and greener, to help tackle climate change and cut waste. Read >
PPC asked Planet Mark and its pest control company members to share their vision for how we might all work together for a brighter future. Read >
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Nicholas Illidge from Shield Pest Control, about membership of Planet Mark, the sustainability certification. Read >
Lorraine Norton, BPCA’s Operations Manager, looks at the steps a small, office-based business can take to reduce its carbon footprint. Read >
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer, from DKA Pest Control, asks: “Is it time to think about surrendering our lead?” Read >
‘Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their managers.’ BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew shares his insights on management training. Read >
In PPC103 Robert Moon, director of Applicateur3D, looked at whether British pest controllers should be licensed like those in France. Read >
The first-ever BPCA Member Awards were held this week at the digital BPCA AGM. Read >