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21 September 2023
Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers
GUEST BLOG
Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are a hot topic right now. Sightings in the UK have increased dramatically recently and you may have seen them in the news or on social media.
Elliott Rose-King is from BPCA Consultant m.... More
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20 September 2023
Cycling for Mind: Pelsis group employee takes on 4,500 mile challenge
CHARITY
An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.
Pelsis Group finance team member, Adam Sims is taking on the challenge follow.... More
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15 September 2023
Red Squirrel Awareness Week events
EVENTS
UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA), a UK-wide partnership of 45 leading conservation and forestry organisations, Government agencies and companies, are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.
Taking place from.... More
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12 September 2023
September may see spike in spiders, says BPCA
PESTAWARE
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.
Mating season for spiders begins in early autumn and lasts for less th.... More
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11 September 2023
Pests in the press: July to September 2023
PESTS IN THE PRESS | PPC112 September 2023
With sightings of Asian hornets in early spring, followed by a media spotlight on ‘Dracula’ horseflies and the launch of Direct Line’s ‘rat map’, it’s been a bum.... More
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11 September 2023
CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'
TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023
PRESS RELEASE
A press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023.
ENDING USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES BROMADIOLONE.... More
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11 September 2023
Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management
OPINION | PPC112 September 2023
Pest managers play a crucial role in maintaining public health and ensuring the safety of our homes and businesses.
In this opinion piece, Envu's Richard Faulkner explains why he believes that in th.... More
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11 September 2023
Revolutionising pest control: sustainability and digitalisation
OPINION | PPC112 September 2023
Pest control is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing demand for sustainability and digitalisation. While there are concerns about the potential ban on poison, these fears are large.... More
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11 September 2023
Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?
TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023
Following the first lockdown of March 2020, research by Richard Warren, an MSc student at the University of Derby, investigated the effects on the population of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) in the UK.... More
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11 September 2023
Working with artificial intelligence: the future of pest control
TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023
Stephen L Doggett is Director of Medical Entomology at NSW Health Pathology in Sydney, Australia, and Chief Editor of FAOPMA magazine. He tells PPC about his predictions for the use of AI in the pest m.... More
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11 September 2023
Sporadic pests and how to manage them
TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023
Returning contributor, Partho Dhang, has a PhD in Zoology and is the author of ‘Urban pest control: a practitioner’s guide’. This time he’s sharing tips on less common insects that o.... More
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11 September 2023
Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments
BEST PRACTISE | PPC112 September 2023
BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.
The widely acknowledged purpose of an environmental risk as.... More
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11 September 2023
Opinion: Pricing, surveys and client expectations in pest control
OPINION | PPC112 September 2023
Martin Harvey, Managing Director of BPCA member company Harvey Environmental Services, talks about pricing, surveys and client expectations.
Professional or cowboy? Take your pick.
We re.... More
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11 September 2023
A pest controller’s guide to business loans
BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023
In his comprehensive guide, James Robson, CEO of finance comparison site FundOnion, explains the types of business loans available to pest control companies.
All too often, it isn’t ambition.... More
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11 September 2023
Marketing checklist for pest control companies
BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023
Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of any pest control business, especially for small companies in the UK.
BPCA supports many members with their marketing efforts; the marcomms team has put t.... More
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11 September 2023
Meet the member: Putting up the Barricade
MEET THE MEMBER | PPC112 September 2023
Rebekah Carral is a pest control business owner based in Scotland. We caught up with her to find out a bit more about Barricade Pest Control, how she fell into the industry and her pest control passio.... More
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11 September 2023
Opinion: Politics, environment and welfare in pest control
OPINION | PPC112 September 2023
James Wood, Head of Training and Compliance at Beaver Pest Control, reacts to the complicated political landscape for pest management and speculates on what professionals can do to explain toolbox changes to.... More
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08 September 2023
Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?
SECTOR NEWS
The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London.
These Awards were a celebration of the very best in professional pest control across the UK.
The event was orga.... More
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07 September 2023
WowNow Hire expands business development team
PRESS RELEASE
WowNow Hire (Nationwide Hire Ltd), a leading provider of Hire equipment in the FM, Construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members.
As a part of the business’s future plans Tracey Gor.... More
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04 September 2023
Control Solutions wins street cleaning tender for Debenham Parish Council
PRESS RELEASE
Family-run, Suffolk based pest control business, Control Solutions, has been awarded a three year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham.
Owner and operator Ben Goodrum said:.... More
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31 August 2023
Rotate your bait, say BASF
PRESS RELEASE
Every pest professional knows that controlling rats and mice isn’t as simple as picking the strongest bait off the shelf and leaving it down for rodents to consume.
In fact, there are a whole host of factors that sh.... More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Bees: identification, behaviours and repercussions
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (a member BeeWise, a BPCA Special Interest Group) talks about bee identification and behaviours.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19.
The British Pest Control.... More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 sponsored slot | Non-chemical rodent control (NoCheRo)
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control?
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19.
The British Pest Control Associ.... More
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30 August 2023
Guest blog: Is it time for you to offer bee removal services?
GUEST BLOG
Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher, from ABM Pest Control and Mansfield Honey Bees, thinks 2024 will be a great time to start.
Here he explains why.
.... More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Dissecting the problems of the modern squirrel dilemma!
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum.... More
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30 August 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | CRRU Update August 2023
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More
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30 August 2023
Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce
SURVEY
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is committed to supporting the wider public health workforce. Following the first ever Public Health Workforce Week last year, they will be hosting it again from 2-6 October 2023.
RSP.... More
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29 August 2023
Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes
PRESS RELEASE
Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.
British Pest Control Association.... More
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25 August 2023
What is a trade association and should you join one?
BLOG
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association d.... More
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15 August 2023
PestWorld early bird registration ends soon
PRESS RELEASE
If you're an international delegate planning to attend PestWorld 2023 and haven't registered yet, don’t delay. The special discounted early bird registration rate ends on 6 September, 2023.
What: PestWorl.... More
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04 August 2023
VIDEO: Biting insect pests: fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes and lice
CPD VIDEO
Biting insect pests can spread diseases, cause pain or discomfort and can be challenging to control.
But being vigilant with a managed approach can make all the difference.
The species we will cover includes fleas, bed b.... More
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01 August 2023
Industry mourns passing of Richard Lamb
TRIBUTE
The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member and dependable industry presence, Richard Lamb.
Richard passed away on 26 June 2023, following a battle with liver disease.... More
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25 July 2023
Bins are key battleground in protecting public from pests, says BPCA
PESTAWARE
Bin collections have a key role to play in protecting people from the dangers of pest infestation, say experts at a national trade body.
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal.... More
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24 July 2023
Vergo Pest Management unveil AI rodent detection solution
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight, an innovative, intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution.
With state-of-the-art technology and advanced a.... More
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24 July 2023
Lancashire Bird Control football club's new commercial partner
PRESS RELEASE
Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner.
For both business and residential clients, Lancashire Bird Control offer efficient bird contro.... More
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24 July 2023
New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed
PRESS RELEASE
Smart pest control technology continues to push forward and PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.
So what is BirdAlert anyway?
This.... More
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18 July 2023
Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians Associatio.... More
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14 July 2023
VIDEO: Nuisance pests: Silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plaster beetles
CPD VIDEO
Those nuisance pests that can be tricky to manage, so what are they and what can we do about them?
During this webinar, John will explore:
Types of nuisance pests; silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and p.... More
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14 July 2023
Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra
PRESS RELEASE
Joe Martin, a professional pest controller from PGM & Son Pest Control Limited, was called to an arable farm following reports of an extensive rodent infestation that had been causing considerable damage to farm buildings..... More
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11 July 2023
BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation
LOBBYING
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Lobbying Register (UKLR), operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
BPCA is a registered lobbying organisation meaning we’re:
Acc.... More
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04 July 2023
LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity
PRESS RELEASE
London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for the world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team based in East London.
As part of the sponsorship deal, L.... More
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04 July 2023
Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.
Way back in 1998, Exterminators embarked on a journey to build a brand to determine their own destiny, with a small initial in.... More
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30 June 2023
Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover
PEST NEWS
On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit (NBU).
An NBU Inspector reportedly investigated the sighting and collected samples, which have been sent for analysis.
.... More
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23 June 2023
June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK
INVASIVE SPECIES
In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.
As many of you may already know, a suspected Asian hornet sighting occurred in.... More
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20 June 2023
NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members
MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS
A brand new report template for Field Biologists, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Library (login required).
The new template is fully customisable and gi.... More
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20 June 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Controlling pest ant species with gel formulations
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18.
The British Pest Control Association (.... More
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20 June 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | The public health significance of urban pests
In this video, Dr Matthew Davies from Killgerm Chemicals, presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18.
The British Pest C.... More
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20 June 2023
VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023
VIDEO
At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.
The BPCA Member Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.&n.... More
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20 June 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | How bacteria can influence pest management
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Laura Rosenwald from National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in the US, discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.
This video is taken fr.... More
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20 June 2023
VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Insecticide resistance in bed bugs
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett from New South Wales Health Pathology in Australia, takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.
This video is taken from BPCA's Digital.... More