23 August 2019

Advert: New Partix technology

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23 August 2019

More than a business decision

President foreword | PPC96 August 2019 How do you decide whether your membership is value for money or not? Domestic work trickles in from the ‘Find a pest controller’ tool. Your membership certificate a.... More

23 August 2019

May you live in interesting times...

Chief Exec Viewpoint | PPC96 August 2019 ‘May you live in interesting times’ is a phrase we often use and is translated from a Chinese curse. Presumably, if times were less interesting, we would have fewer challen.... More

23 August 2019

Flying insects in hospitals carry 'superbug' germs

Health and safety | PPC96 August 2019 More than 50% of bacteria recovered from flying insects in a group of English hospitals were resistant to one or more antibiotics, posing a potential infection risk to patients, according to a.... More

23 August 2019

Ask the technical team August 2019

Technical | PPC96 August 2019 Our technical team tackle bee nests, reporting and delusional parasitosis in this issue. When you’re a BPCA member you can get technical support whenever you need it via our experienced tec.... More

23 August 2019

A birds-eye view of general licences

Legislation| PPC96 August 2019 Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds. Now that we have s.... More

23 August 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: General licence decision tree 2019

Legislation | PPC96 August 2019 Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic.  . More

23 August 2019

PestWatch: Silverfish and grey silverfish

Technical| PPC96 August 2019 In this in-depth PestWatch analysis, BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, investigates silverfish and grey silverfish, paying particular attention to the difference in approaches when confronting each sp.... More

23 August 2019

Using tracking agents for pest management

Pest control| PPC96 August 2019 When talking to pest professionals who have a particularly tricky rodent infestation, our technical team usually suggest tracking agents as an investigative tool. The usual response is, “Hmmm.... More

23 August 2019

Best practice or Balderdash?

Best practice| PPC96 August 2019 You don’t need a contract for a wasps nest… or do you? While our tools and technology over the years have evolved and adapted, our practices haven’t necessarily changed at the sa.... More

23 August 2019

Developments in mosquito management

Technical| PPC96 August 2019 Traditionally mosquitoes have been treated with pesticides and insect growth regulators by pest controllers, but scientists have been looking at how we can fundamentally change our foe to make them less of.... More

22 August 2019

Things that sting: insect venom and allergies

Health and Safety | PPC96 August 2019 Insect stings by Hymenoptera species are very common, with more than half of the population being stung at some stage in their lives. Pest management professionals are obviously more.... More

22 August 2019

Selling your pest management services using the law

Business feature| PPC96 August 2019 Paul Westgate, Managing Director of Sussex-based Westgate Pest Control and industry trainer with BPCA, has worked in urban pest management for nearly 20 years. Paul examines the positives t.... More

22 August 2019

Ratcatcher to riches: Championing Professionalism

Your association | PPC96 August 2019 Way back in PPC91 we showed you our ‘strategic plan at a glance’. Part of BPCA’s strategy is to champion the professionalism of the sector. But what does that mean? What.... More

22 August 2019

BPCA Professionalism Working Groups

Your association | PPC96 August 2019 What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today? These groups are posing some huge questions with no easy answers. Many members are working to help answer them and, ult.... More

22 August 2019

Meet the member: “Starting Lady Bug Pest Control saved my life.”

Your association | PPC96 August 2019 “I hope you don’t mind me asking, but how did you get into pest control?” As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Vicki Sims hears this question a lot. BPCA Com.... More

22 August 2019

Contract Sharing Network celebrates national contract

Your association | PPC9 August 2019 The Contract Sharing Network (CSN) was officially launched at PestEx 2017 and since then has been limited to small groups of contracts and pigeon proofing jobs. In April 2019, a significant step.... More

22 August 2019

Proactive bee management experiments

Your association | PPC96 August 2019 It can’t be said enough - we love bees. Nobody would choose to treat bees and so as pest management professionals we should all be looking at ways to minimise the public health risks of bee in.... More

22 August 2019

Observe a Servicing Committee meeting

Your association | PPC96 August 2019 The BPCA Servicing Committee represents the interests of the service and consultancy sector of the public health pest management industry. They draft Codes of Best Practice and help.... More

21 August 2019

Are you recording your pest management CPD?

Training | PPC96 August 2019 Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, takes a look at some great examples of CPD for people at all stages of their careers. BPCA’s new individual recognition and CPD scheme.... More

21 August 2019

Pest awareness for everyone

Your Association | PPC96 August 2019 From facilities management to the equine world, BPCA’s PR efforts reach a wide-ranging and diverse audience. Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it&r.... More

21 August 2019

Advert: Fast and versatile rodent station

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20 August 2019

14th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference announced

Registration is now open for the 14th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Insects Limited and Fumigation Service & Supply will be hosting the biennial confere.... More

19 August 2019

NBC secures backing from Santander

BPCA member NBC Environment has secured £1.2m funding with a major bank to boost the company’s growth. As a result of a successful extensive review of NBC’s business model, the company has secured a funding pack.... More

09 August 2019

VIDEO: A practical approach to wasp management

Practical wasp management is hazardous work, which is why pest technicians can always benefit from refreshing their knowledge and improving their competency around the control of wasp nests. In this 1-hour webinar, BPCA's Technical Off.... More

02 August 2019

HSE releases annual fatality statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19. Alongside these figures are the statistics for people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.... More

01 August 2019

Sugar-seeking wasps spark safety message

Press release | PestAware Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging families and businesses to act now b.... More

31 July 2019

Abstract submissions sought for ICUP 2020

The organising committee of the next International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming abstract submissions from those working, or researching, within the field of urban pest management. The deadline for offers of abstracts is 16.... More

24 July 2019

Dealey named Future50 company

The future looks bright for fumigation specialists and BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 programme this year. A list of businesses handpicked from across Norfol.... More

22 July 2019

Critical update to permanent rodenticide baiting conditions

Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indoor locations. In both situations, CR.... More

22 July 2019

VIDEO: Risk management assessments for pest management professionals

A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm.  In this 1 hour webinar, Technical Officer Natalie Bungay.... More

19 July 2019

CRRU-style stewardship regime adopted by Jersey Gov

The Government of Jersey is introducing rodenticide stewardship covering the sale and use of professional rodenticides, to help reduce the risk of poisoning non-target wildlife.   Modelled on the Campaign for Responsible Rode.... More

18 July 2019

CONSULTATION: General licences in Scotland to be examined

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced a consultation on the general licences for wild bird management, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.   For the next 12 weeks, SNH will be taking feedback on the.... More

17 July 2019

Stay alert to membership fraud

Being a full BPCA member is a mark of quality and professionalism. The entry criteria and ongoing requirements for membership are the highest in the pest management industry.   Fortunately, cases of BPCA membership fraud are.... More

17 July 2019

MIDS pest technician forum "great success"

It was a relaxed and fun day at the first MIDS technician forum in Hertfordshire last week. Planned and hosted by Steve Middleton at MIDS Pest Control, the day was supported by BPCA and several of the sector’s manufacturers and distri.... More

17 July 2019

Syngenta App aims to keep pest techs up to date on the go

A new Syngenta Professional Pest Management App, designed to help technicians get the best out of products, is now available for download to smartphones and tablets.    The App provides instant access to essential inform.... More

17 July 2019

UK pest technicians wanted for Australian adventure

Want to trade the British winter for an Australian summer? CPS is looking for exceptional pest technicians to join their ranks during their peak season.  An Australian company, Competitive Pest Services, is currently recruiting two techn.... More

16 July 2019

1env get muddy for Macmillan

BPCA member 1env Solutions sent a team along to the Nuclear Mud Race this year, raising just almost £2000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the British Heart Foundation.   The five-person team&nb.... More

15 July 2019

Use up your Ficam D, says Bayer

Following changes to the Ficam® D label, pest controllers are being reminded by BPCA member Bayer to use up any stocks with old labels, displaying HSE 4829, by 25 July 2019. Alternatively, you can replace the label on your old stock wit.... More

11 July 2019

Jim Kirk appointed Manufacturers and Distributors Committee Chair

We’re pleased to announce that Jim Kirk has been appointed as the new Chair of the Manufacturers and Distributors Committee. The selection was made by the members of the committee on 8 May and confirmed by BPCA’s Executive Board.... More

11 July 2019

PMA give evidence on glue boards at Scottish Parliament

On 20 June 2019, as part of an ongoing petition by campaigners to ban the sale and use of glue traps, the Pest Management Alliance (PMA) were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee.   T.... More

09 July 2019

Asian hornet sighting confirmed in south Hampshire

Last Wednesday the National Bee Unit confirmed a sighting of an individual, female Asian hornet in New Milton, Hampshire, after it was reported by a member of the public.    The first confirmed sighting in the UK since O.... More

02 July 2019

Killgerm celebrates Germany move with casino night

BPCA member company Killgerm began a new chapter in May, when they officially opened their new office in Germany with a stylish, casino-themed launch party. Located at Taubental industrial estate, Killgerm Germany made the m.... More

02 July 2019

Monty Python actor warns of Deathwatch Beetle threat to UK churches

British comedian and documentary filmmaker Michael Palin is supporting the future of the UK’s historic churches and chapels with a voiceover for a new animated film. The 80 second animation, produced for the National Church.... More

28 June 2019

'Watch out for wasps' says BPCA member Bayer

Signs of a second bumper wasp season in as many years are being seen across the country and BPCA member Bayer suggests the mild winter is to blame. In a press release published this week, Bayer national account and technical.... More

27 June 2019

VIDEO: General licences for bird control; update and next steps

An update on the current (June 2019) bird general licence situation in England. This webinar will have the most current advice for pest controllers who lethally control pest bird species. During the webinar, we looked at the benefits of thi.... More

13 June 2019

Defra release three new general licences for bird control

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra.  The recent call for evidence demonstrated a range of impacts that individuals and groups experi.... More

06 June 2019

Bee removal and Glis glis added to Find a pest controller tool

The ever-popular BPCA Find a pest controller tool now includes options for ethical bee removal and Glis glis treatments. BPCA member companies that offer bee removal (rather than insecticide treatments) or specialist Gli.... More

04 June 2019

BPCA marks World Pest Day 2019 with message to local authorities

Today is World Pest Day and to celebrate we’re launching a targeted campaign to local authorities. We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knoc.... More

29 May 2019

New general licences grind to a stop after Defra take over control from Natural England

New general licences for bird control, such as the all-important feral pigeon and gull control for the purpose of public health, are to be delayed. BPCA has confirmed that new licenses will not be published according to Natural England&rsqu.... More