PPC119 is out now! We've got some great guest articles this issue, with part two of Dave Archer's deer management write-up, a piece on insect light traps from Tom Holmes and a round-up of Paul Westgate's bendiocarb talk from PPC Live.
We've also got opinion pieces on the merits of posting graphic images on social media, an interview with our new CEO Rosina Robson, and we catch up with BPCA member Carl Morris from Pestbusters East Kent in our meet the member feature.
And don't forget to check out the events, webinars, and training calendar for 2025!
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In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Kat tell us about listening to members, acting on feedback, and amplifying industry voices. Read more>
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. Read more>
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk wood pigeons, bee swarms, badgers and ticks. Read more>
In this issue of PPC, Rosina sits down with BPCA President Chris Cagienard to talk about her career, first impressions and what she hopes to bring to the Association. Read more>
BPCA’s Jordan McCay rounds up the key moments, standout sessions, and biggest takeaways from the UK’s best one-day pest control trade show. Read more>
A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025. Read more>
In this article, we summarise research led by Jonathan L Richardson from the University of Richmond, examining the rise in urban rat populations and its implications for the pest management industry. Read more>
In PPC119 we took a close look at some of the smaller pests that are common in the UK. Read more>
At PPC Live 2025, a panel discussion on the benefits of social media for pest controllers took place. We round up the key talking points for PPC119. Read more>
In PPC119, Stuart Blair and Kelly Farrant took opposing views on a controversial topic: whether pest management companies should post graphic images on social media. Read more>
Continuing his series on deer management, Dave Archer looks at native deer and why managing their numbers matters. Read more>
PPC magazine spoke to pest industry marketing bod Anna Mollins, about her new project to help pest professionals reach out and share the mental load. Read more>
In this PPC Live article Paul Westgate talks to us about life after bendiocarb and investing in skills for professional wasp control. Read more>
John Horsley spoke at a BPCA Digital Forum about environmental risk assessments (ERAs) – essential for protecting wildlife, complying with the CRRU code, and staying within the law. Here's a summary of his insights. Read more>
In this PPC article, Tom Holmes shares his extensive knowledge of insect light traps to help pest professionals better understand these vital tools. Read more>
Carl Morris runs PestBusters East Kent and spoke to PPC magazine about the pleasure of working with family and his pack of pest control dogs. Read more>
The pest control industry must replace 3,500 roles in the next decade, and the EDI Committee is working to attract diverse talent by addressing barriers and improving how the industry is perceived. Read more>