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27 October 2021
Dramatic drop in allegations of rogue rodenticide supply
Only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported in the past year, according to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).. More
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22 October 2021
The improved BPCA member documents library is open
A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.. More
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22 October 2021
BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan
BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.. More
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18 October 2021
SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals
BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support. . More
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18 October 2021
Survey and quotation template now available for members
BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.. More
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14 October 2021
VIDEO: Safe and legal use of air rifles in pest control
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firearms in a pest control environment.. More
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06 October 2021
Glue trap ban on cards in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced its intention to ban the use of glue boards in Wales.
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16 September 2021
HSE ventilation advice for returning office workers
Fresh air supply is key to a safe working environment, as pandemic continues, says Health and Safety Executive. . More
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02 September 2021
Bad may actually be good, says food industry auditor
When it comes to audits within food premises, bad may actually be good, according to AIB international food auditor Thomas Auer.. More
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01 September 2021
HSE call for evidence on lead ammunition
Pest professionals are being asked to provide information to the Health and Safety Executive, relating to the use of lead ammunition in the UK.. More
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23 August 2021
Animal Welfare Action Plan and pest management
On 12 May, the government published an action plan for animal welfare which has implications for the whole pest management sector. . More
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23 August 2021
The glue board ban in New Zealand
PPC magazine asked Peter Barry from the Pest Management Association of New Zealand (PMANZ) to recap the story of their 2015 ban. . More
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23 August 2021
The elephant in the glue trap
PPC Editor Scott Johnstone looks at the motivations behind animal welfare reforms and speculates how the industry might have to adapt.. More
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23 August 2021
Opinion: Glue board ban and the failure to self-regulate
In PPC104 Henry Mott, former president of CEPA, takes a step back to look at the ramifications of the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill.. More
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23 August 2021
Opinion: There's nothing evil about me
Is there such a thing as humane pest control? Alex Wade of member company Wade Environmental investigates for PPC104.. More
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16 August 2021
HSE accept BPCA as UK REACH Accredited Stakeholder
HSE has accepted BPCA to represent professional pest management’s interest in UK REACH and chemical regulation.. More
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04 August 2021
Choose professionals to protect wild birds, says trade body
BPCA is urging the owners of homes, businesses and public buildings to ensure they choose a trained and qualified professional to offer advice and install bird-proofing measures.
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04 August 2021
Five new document templates - perfect for client folders
BPCA has released five new pest management document templates which are now available for members to download.. More
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03 August 2021
Let’s keep glue boards for professionals, says BPCA
BPCA has begun its lobbying effort to keep rodent glue boards in the toolkits of pest professionals.. More
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21 July 2021
Five Years of Rodenticide Stewardship report published
A report of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s work covering 2016 to 2020 has been published by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
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19 July 2021
Safe working for pest professionals after lockdown
How can pest professionals continue to work safely now that Covid-19 restrictions in parts of the UK are at an end?. More
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14 July 2021
VIDEO: Digital Forum 9 - What's on the horizon after glue boards?
In this video, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks "What now?" after the news the UK Government is looking to ban glue boards. . More
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07 July 2021
Have your say: Member summit on general licences for bird control in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency want your views on proposed amendments to 2021/22 licences for bird control. . More
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01 July 2021
Legal teeth and rodent control update in 2021 Code of Best Practice
Changes to the way rodenticide is used for permanent, pulsed or burrow baiting, or in covered and protected bait stations, are coming into force to tackle “stubbornly static” rodenticide residues in barn owls.. More
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29 June 2021
New ladder safety guidance announced
Health & Safety Executive and Ladder Association will be unveiling two new ladder safety guidance documents in one-off webinar. . More