PPC117 | Editorial
At BPCA HQ, we’ve got decades of meeting notes, Board minutes, conference programmes, and back issues of PPC.
It’s fascinating to see, across the 60s, 80s, or even the 2020s, certain themes keep re-emerging: How do we elevate professionalism? How can we ensure pest controllers are trained and tested to the highest standards? How can we empower customers to demand better service?
And of course, the ever-present challenge: How do we defend our industry from those unqualified chancers or overzealous regulators?
Underneath it all, our pursuit has always been about earning pest management professionals the respect and recognition that they deserve.
Each generation makes progress. BPCA has always been at the forefront of this evolution, whether it was establishing industry-led training and codes in the 60s when the Voluntary Pesticides Precautions Scheme came to an end or collaborating with RSPH in 2004 to create the first Ofqual-regulated pest management qualification.
Together with our members, we lead the charge.
For some of our highly engaged, long-standing readers, the ongoing discussion around qualifications in the sector might feel like familiar ground—an extension of the progress we’ve been making for more than 80 years.
But for those newer to the sector, it may seem like change arrives suddenly, as though it’s snuck up on us.
So, how long does change take? It depends on your perspective. If you’re paying attention, you’ll see that change happens slowly and steadily, driven by passionate volunteers who tirelessly champion professionalism and service excellence. But if you take your eye off the ball, change can feel sudden and abrupt.
Don’t let change pass you by. Get involved—join the consultations, attend local forums and socials, and register for PPC Live. Be part of themomentum shaping our industry rather than lamenting it once it’s already arrived.
From the entire BPCA team, we hope you have a fantastic Christmas. And whatever changes the New Year brings, rest assured that we’ll be here to help you navigate them.
Take care -
Scott and Dee
PPC editors
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