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13 November 2019
The trust equation
BPCA President Phil Halpin gives us his usual foreword wrapping; this time its all about the trust equation and engagement.. More
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05 August 2020
The UK pest landscape and the quiet revolution
In our 100th edition of PPC, regular contributor Clive Boase reviews how far the pest management industry has come since PPC first launched and, critically, where he thinks the industry might be in another 25 years. . More
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30 August 2018
The ultimate bird control netting guide
With an extensive choice of bird control and proofing products available, there are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the most suitable netting products for the job.. More
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30 August 2018
The value of family-run pest management companies
Professor Claire Seaman investigates the value of being a family-run pest control company.. More
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01 November 2022
The wonder of rats - the incredible and sometimes disgusting things they do
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do. . More
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22 August 2019
Things that sting: insect venom and allergies
Dr Andrew Whyte, Consultant Allergist and Immunologist at Derriford Hospital, gives BPCA members a lesson in insect venom.. More
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26 February 2024
Think outside the box: tackling bait box avoidance in rodents
For pest professionals, it’s time to think outside of the bait box when it comes to rodent control. In PPC114, Laurence Barnard from BASF explains how.. More
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23 January 2023
Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.. More
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21 March 2022
Thousands of connections in London as PestEx returns
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.. More
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28 August 2020
Three BPCA life memberships awarded at the 2020 AGM
Frances McKim, Helen Riby and Jonathan Wade were all recipients of the prestigious life membership during the first ever Digital AGM on 27 August. . More
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31 May 2022
Three decades in wildlife management
At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on.. More
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21 March 2018
Ticking the box - the value of maintenance cycles for effective pest control
A pest management maintenance cycle plays a significant role in health and safety, well-being, and upholding the reputation of a business. Find out how to implement a robust pest control maintenance cycle. . More
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05 June 2024
Time for action
Help us end the DISEASE, DESTRUCTION and DISTRESS caused by pests. . More
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26 June 2024
Tiny insects in food are world’s most expensive pest
PRESS RELEASE SPIs like moths and beetles infesting cereals, grains, and rice are the world’s costliest pests, causing billions in annual losses for businesses according to BPCA experts urging quick action from consumers.. More
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07 December 2018
Tiny pests in and around the home
Tiny insects which may be living in British homes and eating your client’s clothes, furniture, books and even the house itself. Entomologist, David Pinniger, shares with us some of the small but mighty pests you should keep an eye out for. . More
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27 November 2023
Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company
In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.. More
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13 September 2017
Today’s youth, tomorrow’s pest techs!
Complete Pest Control’s 21-year-old boss, Oliver Fitzgerald grasped the challenge of starting a business immediately
after A Levels. He talks to us about the challenges of being a young pest control company owner. . More
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21 June 2017
Tom Holmes elected as new BPCA President as Paul Rodman steps down
Tom Holmes, Head of Product Development at Pelsis Group was yesterday elected as the new BPCA President.
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10 October 2024
Tom Holmes launches contracting and consulting services
A new pest control contracting and consulting service, Tom Holmes Consulting, has been launched by industry expert.. More
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19 March 2021
Too much to see as PestExtra 2021 goes viral
British Pest Control Association’s digital pest management event, PestExtra 2021, saw huge numbers of visitors when it took place this week. . More
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15 May 2020
Tools for the Covid-19 secure pest management company
BPCA has teamed up with print provider Stirland Paterson, to give our members access to Covid-19 health and safety back-to-work signage.. More
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06 March 2018
Top 12 benefits of advanced skills development in pest management
BPCA Training Development Manager, Karen Dawes, takes a look at the relative merits of doing more than 'the bare minimum'.. More
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30 August 2018
Top 5 Avian Pests
We’ve put together our own set of ‘top trumps’ cards with all the vital statistics and fun facts on the most common nuisance birds you’re most likely to encounter in the UK.. More
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10 May 2018
Top 5 BPCA member benefits for getting more customers
There are lots of reasons for joining a trade association but ultimately people choose BPCA because we make your business more profitable. These are our top five member benefits that help you attract (and retain) new clients.. More
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07 March 2018
Top 5 weird and wonderful pest call-outs
Every so often, circumstances come together that leave you speechless and wondering ‘what the hell just happened?!’ Guest writer Asa Goldschmied shares his experiences. . More