CONTENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free.
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PPC105 is a technology special. We take a look at pest management's digital frontier, with articles on the future of digital pest control, pest management reporting software and the key findings of our pest control technology survey.
Plus we have articles on scaling your pest control business, mental health triggers and getting local authority help with pest issues. And don't forget to check out the training and events calendars!
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IN THIS ISSUE
BPCA President Phil Halpin talks about the importance of human contact and his tenure as President drawing to a close. Read >
BPCA spends lots of time working with the press to educate the public about pest awareness and the importance of using a BPCA member for all pest-related issues. Read >
With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK Parliament and the devolved administrations. Read >
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action when working with harmful chemicals and specialist equipment in homes and businesses is a treatment report. Read >
While PestExtra brought us together virtually, we’re ready to be united again in those halls! Here’s an exclusive sneak-peek at some of our confirmed plans. Read >
We tasked Daniel Schröer to look into his crystal ball and share his thoughts on what ‘digital pest control’ means for the sector. Read >
We reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital. Read >
We asked Paul Blackhurst, Head of the UK Technical Academy at BPCA member company Rentokil Pest Control, to share his views on how technology can enhance our management programmes. Read >
We asked PPC readers to share their insights on how technology impacts their pest management processes. Here are our key findings. Read >
Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read >
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights. Dave reviews the technology that significantly changed his practice. Read >
Our industry is full of ambitious small and medium-size businesses delivering fantastic quality, problem-solving pest control that protects public health. But when is the right time to scale up? Read >
With the start of another surge of rodent activity being reported in Australia, Gerwyn Jones, Asia Pacific Manager for PelGar International outlines some of the reasons for mouse plagues and potential outcomes. Read >
PPC asked Karen Mason and Lewis Smales from Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals. Read >
We asked Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, to give us a rundown of his best tips for keeping your equipment up to snuff. Read >
Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo. Read >
BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay shares her insights into how you can approach your local authority for help. Read >
Peter Higgs, PGH Pest Prevention, talks to PPC magazine about getting started, the obstacles he has overcome and his ambitions for the future. Read >
Onboarding an employee that’s new to the industry can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes inconsistent. Read >