Professional Pest Controller Magazine Issue 111

06 June 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 111 (PPC111) out now

PPC111 is out now, with a focus on summer insects. BPCA's Natalie Bungay and BASF team up to look at ant control and Predator Pest Solutions' Sam Thorpe talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue.

We also meet the industry's newest Master Technician, Carl Hoult from Abate, and Alex Wade gives us a look at what should be in a Field Biologist's report.

Plus we have articles on codes of best practice, BPCA member benefits, the changing culture around CPD and more!

Oh! And don't forget to check out our PPC Live 2023 review.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Editorial: Sticky traps and sticky growth? Stick with it!

In this issue of PPC magazine, Scott and Dee explain the glue board situation in the UK and offer a helping hand with your pest control company. Read more >

Pests in the press: January to March 2023

Taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. Read more >

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PPC Live 2023 - Reviewed

PPC reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition. Read more >

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Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards

A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales. Read more >

There's an ant in me picnic, what am I gonna do? Ants and their control

Natalie Bungay, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, writes about ants and their control. Read more >

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BASF on summer ant infestations

BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over. Read more >

Fundamentals of pest proofing

John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at pest control proofing fundamentals. Read more >

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An in-depth look at drain flies

Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control. Read more >

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Field biology reports - how to

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives us a look at what should be in a field biologist’s report. Read more >

Non-toxic rodent monitoring in IPM

Laurence Barnard talks about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an IPM programme. Read more >

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Ask the technical team - Codes of Best Practice special

This time we're talking to the technical team on topics from the codes of best practice. Read more >

Alternatives to wasp management revenue

Sam Thorpe talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue. Read more >

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Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest

Discover what BPCA Quest support can offer you and your business. Read more >

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Member benefit in focus: Wownow

Mike Annett talks about why Wownow decided to partner with BPCA and how you can benefit. Read more >

Meet your assessor: Kristian Nettleship

Kristian Nettleship is our Member Support Officer, here he gives a quick overview of who he is, what he does and how he can help you. Read more >

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New BPCA codes of best practice

BPCA shows off two new code of best practice for June 2023. Read more >

Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

We interview Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions about what it’s like to work for a company owned by a local authority. Read more >

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Meet the industry's newest master technician

We meet Carl Hoult, the industries new master technician. Read more >

Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control

We caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa of Intercleanse Pest Control. Read more >

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Opinion: does CPD need to change?

Martin Rose-King talks about the the current state of CPD and what the future might look like. Read more >

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