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19 June 2023
PestWorld 2023 programme announced
PRESS RELEASE
The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.
When: 17-20 October 2023
Where: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Held eac.... More
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16 June 2023
VIDEO: The Consumer Rights Act for pest controllers
In 2015, the Consumer Rights Act became active in the UK and gave certain rights those purchasing products and contracting services.
Understanding this piece of legislation will help you to avoid any unnecessary consumer disputes.
Duri.... More
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16 June 2023
Cleankill team reap the rewards for excellent service
PRESS RELEASE
Cleankill Pest Control Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
The team exceeded their 95% state of service (SOS) target in bot.... More
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15 June 2023
Beaver Pest Control plant trees in National Forest
COMMUNITY
Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees on behalf of their customers in The National Forest, as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment.
David Lodge, director of Beaver Pest Control, said:
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14 June 2023
Lodi UK launch networking event with a twist
PRESS RELEASE
The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.
Lodi wanted to create a networking event with a difference, so they asked their customers to find out how they co.... More
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14 June 2023
Shield Pest Control wins contract for high-profile London client
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member Shield Pest Control has been appointed to help protect public health at high-profile new client, The London Clinic: London’s world-class independent private medical hospital and charity.
Shield Pes.... More
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13 June 2023
Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director
PRESS RELEASE
WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.
Tracey has 25 years of experience in the hire industry, having previous.... More
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12 June 2023
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings
PRESS RELEASE | CRRU
The following press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023.
The legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second-ge.... More
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08 June 2023
Case study: ALDI facility in Scotland tackles gulls with bird laser
PRESS RELEASE
ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has successfully resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.
The cutting-edge laser bird deterrent system, designed and m.... More
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08 June 2023
Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit
MEMBER BENEFITS
BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.
Until June 19, Dell are bringing you the hottest deals on accessible and innovative I.... More
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06 June 2023
Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023
AWARDS
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023.
The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.
.... More
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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 a.... More
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06 June 2023
Pests in the press: January to March 2023
PPC111 | Public relations
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.
In 2023, PR priorities for BPCA include continuing to wor.... More
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06 June 2023
Review: PPC Live remains King in the north
PPC111 | Events
PPC Live took place on 22 March 2023 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. For most of you that probably feels like a lifetime ago already.
But for the Staff team at BPCA, we’ve spent even more time since th.... More
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06 June 2023
Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards
PPC111 | Pests in politics
Losing track of where glue board legislation is at? This chart contains everything we know at the time of publication!
Jump to a section:
England | Scotland | Wales
ENG.... More
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06 June 2023
Ants and their control for pest management professionals
PPC111 | Technical
In this article Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.
Jump to ant species.
We’re sure a lot of you.... More
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06 June 2023
Tackling summer ant infestations
PPC111 | BASF on summer ant infestations
As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over, whether your client is a hospitality venue or a residential pro.... More
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05 June 2023
World Pest Day 2023: BPCA urges graduates to protect public health with career in pest control
CAREERS
On World Pest Day (June 6), British Pest Control Association is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.
Pest professionals have a key role to play in pr.... More
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05 June 2023
Proof is in the pudding: Fundamentals of pest proofing
PPC111 | Technical
John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at pest control proofing fundamentals, and the tools and materials he wouldn’t be without on every job.
SPEED VIEW:
• Learning basic maintenance ski.... More
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05 June 2023
I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control
PPC111 | Technical
BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.
Drain flies (Psychodidae) are small, dark-winged, non-biting gnats. Their wings are cove.... More
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05 June 2023
How to write perfect pest management field biology reports
PPC111 | Technical
What are field biologists? What do they do? And how is their professional expertise and experience communicated meaningfully?
Regular PPC contributor Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives us a look at what should b.... More
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05 June 2023
Blocking strategy: An essential part of rodent control?
PPC111 | Technical
Laurence Barnard, from BPCA member company BASF, talks about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an IPM programme.
Every professional pest controller will be familiar with the challenges of.... More
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05 June 2023
Ask the technical team June 2023: Codes of Best Practice special
PPC111 | Technical
Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Do I need to have insurance to be able to guarantee woodworm treatments?
Yes, we recommend that.... More
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05 June 2023
Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest
PPC111 | Opinion
Sam Thorpe, Managing Director of BPCA member company, Predator Pest Solutions, dares to think the unthinkable: the potential for declining wasp management revenue.
The old saying ‘don’t put all of you.... More
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05 June 2023
Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest business support
PPC111 | Member benefit
BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.
Here’s everything you need to know about the enhanced business support offering!
J.... More
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05 June 2023
Global Pest Management Coalition Celebrates World Pest Day: United in Care – A Standard of Excellence for Professional Pest Management
PRESS RELEASE
The Global Pest Management Coalition, comprised of leading pest management organisations worldwide, has announced the annual observance of World Pest Day on Tuesday, June 6.
Originating in 2017, this significant event bri.... More
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05 June 2023
Member benefit in focus: WowNow equipment hire
PPC111 | Reach new heights with WowNow
Last year, WowNow began a partnership with BPCA to offer members a discount on equipment hire. Mike Annett, WowNow Hire’s Director of Business Development, talks about why they decided to partner.... More
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05 June 2023
Meet your BPCA assessor: Kristian Nettleship
PPC111 | Membership
As part of your BPCA membership, you have an assessment every year and it sounds much scarier than it is.
Kristian Nettleship is our Member Support Officer and one of the people carrying out the assessments. Here he.... More
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05 June 2023
New pest control best practice codes: consumer rights and health and safety
PPC111 | New BPCA codes of best practice
A host of new BPCA Codes of Best Practice have been released. We’ve printed the key points from only two: ‘Customer Services and Consumer Rights‘ and ‘Health and Safety for Pe.... More
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05 June 2023
Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions
PPC111 | Meet the member
PPC magazine interviewed Paul Cooper, MD of BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions. He tells us about what it’s like to work for a company owned by a local authority and why his BPCA membership.... More
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05 June 2023
Meet the pest industry's newest master technician
PPC111 | Meet the member
Carl Hoult is Head of Technical Operations at Abate Pest Management, based in Wymondham in Norfolk.
Carl recently achieved Master Technician status, making him part of a very small cohort of people alongs.... More
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05 June 2023
Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control
PPC111 | Meet the member
In PPC111 we caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa, to talk about his background and the challenges of running Intercleanse Pest Control.
PPC| First off, the e.... More
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05 June 2023
Opinion: does CPD need to change?
PPC111 | Opinion
“...CPD should be meaningful and not simply a box-ticking exercise.”
Martin Rose-King is a long-serving member of the BPCA Executive Board and is the current chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee.... More
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26 May 2023
BPCA to give evidence at Scottish parliament on rodent glue boards
POLITICS
BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in front of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee in the Scottish parliament.
BPCA has been invited to answer questions regarding our conce.... More
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25 May 2023
World Pest Day 2023: Careers in pest management survey
WORLD PEST DAY
This World Pest Day, we want to promote the amazing opportunities that come with a career in pest control. And we need your help!
FILL IN SURVEY
Several of BPCA's Committees and Groups have been looking at rec.... More
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24 May 2023
MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules
ASSOCIATION NEWS
BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).
This page has been designed to give BPCA members everything they need.... More
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24 May 2023
BPCA teams up with Direct Line in radio rat interview blitz
MEDIA
British Pest Control Association was asked by insurance giant Direct Line to be the expert pest control voice for their rodent infestation media push.
New research conducted by Direct Line shows there has been a significant.... More
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19 May 2023
Orkin expands into Thames Valley with acquisition of Vermatech
PRESS RELEASE
US-based Rollins Inc., best known for its subsidiary pest control brand Orkin, has again expanded its presence in the UK. In May 2023, one of the company’s UK subsidiaries finalised the acquisition of Vermatech Pest Cont.... More
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17 May 2023
SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors
SURVEY
UPDATE: The deadline has now been extended to 22 May 2023.
Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control.
In January 2023 t.... More
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05 May 2023
VIDEO: Tiny damp flies: drain and fruit fly control
CPD VIDEO
Small flies can cause several issues, from being a nuisance in homes to causing financial loss to commercial businesses.
During this video, John will explore:
• Species of small flies
• Importance of finding t.... More
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27 April 2023
Be wary of gulls as breeding season in full swing, says BPCA
PESTAWARE
As families across the UK head to the seaside during the school Easter holidays, a national trade body is urging people to be wary of gulls as their egg-laying season gets underway.
During the breeding season, gulls hav.... More
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26 April 2023
BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced
BPCA MEMBERSHIP
The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023.
The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.
The aw.... More
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26 April 2023
Warning as Asian hornets spotted in Kent and Dorset
A warning has been issued for the public to remain vigilant after sightings of invasive Asian hornets in Kent and Dorset. The sightings come after an Asian hornet was spotted in a cauliflower delivery in Northumberland.
The inva.... More
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26 April 2023
Two new best practice codes released by BPCA
PROFESSIONALISM
BPCA has released two new best practice codes: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.
A BPCA Code is a set of written rules which explains how people working in ou.... More
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26 April 2023
Update for BPCA's Using Rodenticides Safely online course
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Following an update implemented in conjunction with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK (CRRU), training providers offering courses approved for the purchase and use of professional grade rodenticides.... More
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26 April 2023
Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee
Association news
Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee.
As chair, Alex will lead the Committee, which sets the direction.... More
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21 April 2023
UKRI and Defra invest £7 million to fight vector-borne disease
PUBLIC HEALTH
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) invest £7 million to fight the growing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK.
It is hoped that the investme.... More
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21 April 2023
VIDEO: Stepping up: Setting up pest control contracts
CPD VIDEO
Be it paperwork, the tools or customer service, it's important to know how to effectively plan and implement a pest management contract.
To be able to deliver a comprehensive, contracted service, we need to understand the pro.... More
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20 April 2023
Selontra now suitable for use on field mice, says BASF
PRESS RELEASE
Award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide Selontra is now approved for usage on field mice (also known as wood mice), BASF has announced.
The label re-launch means that Selontra is the only professional rodenti.... More
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20 April 2023
PestFix launch their in-house label printing services
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member PestFix is excited to launch their in-house label printing service at low prices for all pest management professionals.
PestFix has taken the time to listen to its customers' needs and can now offe.... More