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07 August 2024
Strategies for making the most of your business sale
In the current climate, careful planning and a good adviser are essential for minimizing taxes and maximizing net proceeds when selling your business.. More
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20 January 2025
Stress, anxiety and depression among leading causes of workplace illness
HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related. . More
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24 April 2017
Sub-contracting - how often do you check that your sub-contractors are still in membership?
Each year, there will be some companies who choose to no longer be a member of BPCA or those who are removed from membership as they no longer meet the membership criteria.. More
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01 August 2019
Sugar-seeking wasps spark safety message
Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays.. More
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30 August 2018
Summer Summit: Global Summit of Pest Management Services
BPCA sent our Chief Exec and Technical Manager to the Global Summit in Portugal. They both came back exhausted and tan-less. We asked them to report their findings to PPC readers.. More
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03 December 2018
'Super rat' hotspots surround central data void
New hotspots of rats that are resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified by monitoring carried out at The University of Reading. . More
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20 April 2020
Surge in pest activity in Covid-19 shutdown
BPCA is keeping a watching brief on pest issues after a survey revealed a significant spike in rat and mice activity in the Covid-19 pandemic.. More
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23 February 2018
Surge in poison-resistant rat numbers
BPCA is highlighting the importance of expert pest control after a report revealed a new generation of rats carrying a genetic mutation which makes them resistant to conventional poison.. More
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20 October 2020
Surprise resistance surveillance results prompt wake-up call
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. 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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26 November 2020
Survey shows dust formulations preferred by pest controllers
Tim Peeling, product manager at BPCA member Bayer, takes a look at the findings of their summer wasp study.. More
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17 May 2023
SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors
Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control. . More
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28 April 2020
SURVEY: Bayer on wasp control
BPCA member Bayer are looking for pest management professionals to complete their survey on wasp control. . More
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10 September 2020
SURVEY: Help us change licences for gull control in 2021 and beyond
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.. 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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30 August 2023
Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce
RSPH will be hosting Public Health Workforce Week again this October, and want you to fill in a survey about your experiences working in public health. . More
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31 October 2022
Sustainability and dynamic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for professionals
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.. More
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12 May 2021
Sustainability certified with Planet Mark
PPC asked Planet Mark and its pest control company members to share their vision for how we might all work together for a brighter future.. More
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17 July 2019
Syngenta App aims to keep pest techs up to date on the go
A new smartphone app developed by BPCA member Syngenta is now available on Android and iPhone.. More
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16 February 2022
Syngenta appoints Sean Loakes as Technical Manager
Press release: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.. More
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30 November 2023
Syngenta launch SecureChoice remote monitoring
Press release: Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK.
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09 March 2020
Syngenta to launch new bait station at PPC Live
BPCA member Syngenta will be launching a new, ready to use ant bait station at PPC Live on 11 March. . More
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12 March 2025
Syngenta: Get close to the action for ant control
Press release: As spring temperatures start to rise, Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes talks problematic ants and how pest controllers can increase their chances of an effective treatment. . More
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03 May 2024
Tackling recruitment challenges in the pest management industry
BPCA Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes investigates how the new BPCA Onboarding Scheme is helping companies of all sizes induct and retain their new talent.. More
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26 November 2020
Tackling rodent resistance
Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to pest controllers.. More