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20 August 2021
Sink or swim? Keep your head above water as a non-technical pest control employee
BPCA's new course is designed specifically for people whose role does not directly involve carrying out pest control treatments. . More
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19 June 2020
Six general licences re-issued by Defra for the control of wild birds
Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 January 2021.. More
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02 September 2021
Six signs fleas have moved into your home
Pest experts at a national trade body are urging householders to watch out for the six signs of fleas.. More
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13 September 2017
Skunk hits the senses in Surrey
A professional pest controller had to do a double take - and take a deep breath - after coming face-to-face with a skunk in Surrey.
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15 November 2021
Smallholders: Ten tips on maintaining your yard to help prevent pests
British Pest Control Association is advising rural businesses to put in place a few simple measures before colder weather drives rats and mice to seek shelter indoors.. More
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28 May 2019
So how was your PestEx?
President of the association, Phil Halpin gives us his usual foreword wrapping up the previous weeks and looking forward to how we continue to achieve BPCA's strategy.. More
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12 May 2021
So you want to fly hawks?
Paul Wilson, Independent Wildlife Management, spoke to PPC103 about flying hawks as part of your pest management toolkit.. More
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27 February 2020
Social media mix ups: when internet pest advice goes wrong
In this guest blog, Mark Butler and Martin Rose-King ask if the pest management advice you're getting on the internet is legit. . More
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27 November 2023
Social notions: tips for using social media for your pest control business
BPCA’s Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, gives PPC readers a run down of her top tips for social media use in your business.. More
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20 November 2017
Some final words, and a new chapter for BPCA
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you will know I’m leaving BPCA and the sector early in 2018 to take up a role with the National Association of Jewellers. Consequently, this is my final CE viewpoint and the last PPC magazine I’ll edit.. More
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11 February 2019
Some progress but early days for rodenticide stewardship on farms and game shoots
Rat control is changing for the better on UK farms and game shoots reports the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).. More
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28 March 2019
South Croydon business pick up best pest management business award
A South Croydon-based pest management company is continuing its winning streak after picking up another award at a leading industry event.. More
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01 January 2016
Specialist insurance for the pest control industry - Bradshaw Bennett
Bradshaw Bennett has been arranging specialist insurance for pest control businesses for over 30 years. . More
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23 February 2021
Speed baiting training from BASF a hit
The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product.. More
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23 April 2015
Spending cuts could spark plague of pests
Government spending cuts could spark an explosion in the UK pest population, it has been claimed.. More
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10 May 2018
Spent gases: In-transit fumigation risks, safety and opportunity
Martin Cobbald, Chair of the Fumigation and Controlled Environment (FaCE) Forum briefs us on in-transit fumigations, keeping customers safe, and getting paid in the process.. More
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01 September 2017
Spike in wasp numbers with autumn sugar rush predicted
BPCA predicts a rise in wasp figures after the mixed summer weather created a delay in their usual pattern of emergence.. More
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11 September 2023
Sporadic pests and how to manage them
Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.. More
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04 May 2021
Sports club grant scheme launched by Pestokill
A new grant scheme for sports teams has been launched by BPCA member Pestokill, to help support exercise and activities post-lockdown.. More
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19 January 2021
Spotta announces team growth and new product testing
BPCA member Spotta has capped a strong first year of commercial operations with more product development and a doubled headcount.. More
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07 December 2021
Spotta partners with cleaning company to offer bed bug protection in UK
Press release: Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services has been appointed a reseller partner for Spotta’s smart 24/7 bed bug monitoring technology.
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08 June 2021
Spotta strengthens global reach with new resellers
BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest System signs three new distributor agreements in North America and UK.
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04 August 2020
Spotta’s smart pest systems attracts $1.18 million in seed funding
Investors have rewarded the commercial success of BPCA member Spotta’s smart pest systems with a $1.18 million seed funding round.. More
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12 March 2024
Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?
Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. . More
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26 February 2020
Spring Queening: On the trail of Asian hornets in Guernsey
Elliott Rose-King talks to PPC about a recent fact-finding visit to the ACLMS team at the States of Guernsey Government.. More