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30 November 2020
Post-crisis planning - President's viewpoint
BPCA President, Philip Halpin, reflects on the sector's response to Covid-19 and what we've learnt. . More
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30 November 2020
Advert: 1env mobile app out now
Fast, easy ordering anywhere anytime. Download the new 1env app today.. More
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30 November 2020
BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures
Poultry farmers and other bird keepers are urged to step up rat and mouse management as part of measures to halt the spread of Avian flu.. More
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27 November 2020
Registrations opens for PestExtra: the pest management show
Registration open! Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the UK’s online trade show and conference for pest management.. More
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27 November 2020
Practical rabbit management: part two
In his previous article in PPC100, Dave Archer looked at the history and legal aspects of rabbit management. In part two, he jumps straight into the practicalities of controlling rabbits.. More
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27 November 2020
The risk of zoonotic disease in pest control environments
Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up a nasty zoonotic disease. It’s up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and our clients’ clients from the diseases pest species can transmit.. More
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27 November 2020
Infection and immunity in wild rodents - the zoo of infections
Covid-19, Ebola and HIV originated in animals. The Covid-19 pandemic has rightly refocused our attention to the infections of wild animals. Professor Viney shares his research on the ‘zoo of infections’ living in our pest rodents and what it could.... More
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27 November 2020
PESTWATCH: Bed bugs - fail to prepare, prepare to fail
In this PestWatch, BPCA Technical Manager Dee Ward-Thompson takes a look at why bed bugs are so difficult to control and what pest technicians can do to reduce the risk of failed treatments. . 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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26 November 2020
Ask the technical team December 2020
Proactive squirrel control, multiple rodenticide usage, test and trace and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. 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
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26 November 2020
What to do if you don’t win a pest management tender
Facing rejection can be tough, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into bidding for a tender. Tips on how to improve your tender submissions based on your previous failed submissions.. More
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26 November 2020
Work Smarter with ServSuite (Sponsored)
ServSuite™ is an enterprise, cloud-based software solution especially designed and developed for the Pest Control Industry. . More
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26 November 2020
How can pest management companies prepare as the end of the Brexit transition period looms?
We summarise what we know about the end of the brexit transition period and what’ll be different on 1 January 2021. . More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact study: where are we now?
We repeated the Covid-19 pest management impact study to see how the sector is coping six months on, and 708 people responded.. More
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26 November 2020
The power of print for pest management companies
We asked Andrew Pearce to assess how he thinks print can promote your pest control company.. More
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26 November 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: BPCA Draft Strategy 2021-20XX
The BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021.. More
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26 November 2020
Meet the member: It’s a dog’s life with Cape SPC
CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs.. More
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26 November 2020
Meet your new BPCA board members 2020
Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board.. More
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26 November 2020
Advert: New Protecta Evo Tunnel
Versatile and economical trap protection from Bell Laboratories. . More
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19 November 2020
BPCA launch new online accreditation: Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) in Pest Management
BPCA is proud to launch a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
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19 November 2020
VIDEO: Cockroach control for pest professionals
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling cockroaches.. More
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18 November 2020
Killgerm sponsored PhD research looking for applicants
A fantastic opportunity to apply for a fully funded University of Reading PhD research project on rodents, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.. More
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17 November 2020
Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed
In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees. . More
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16 November 2020
Pelsis announces launch of Envirostop non-target species barrier
BPCA member Pelsis announces launch of the Envirostop non-target species barrier for Neo rodent station.. More
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10 November 2020
Cholecalciferol rodenticides covered by stewardship regime
Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.. More
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09 November 2020
BPCA warns of second spike in rodent activity
Householders and businesses should be on the look-out for signs of an infestation as rats and mice head indoors for winter.
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09 November 2020
Defra publishes 2021 general licences for wild bird control
Today (9 November 2020), Defra has published three new general licences for wild bird control which will come into effect in England on 1 January 2021.. More
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05 November 2020
Kevin Higgins leaves BPCA as Membership Manager
We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team. . More
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04 November 2020
Check for clusters of cockroaches as heating goes on this autumn
Heating ducts and pipes can be prime spots for cockroaches as the heating goes on in the autumn, a national trade body has warned.. More
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04 November 2020
BASF introduces new Cholecalciferol-based rodenticide bait in Europe
BPCA member BASF has officially launched Selontra, a rodenticide bait containing new active Cholecalciferol for use by pest professionals. . More
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04 November 2020
Rentokil launches Flexi Armour Dock pest proofing product
BPCA member Rentokil releases new pest management product to help prevent pest infestations in warehouses and supermarkets. . More
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03 November 2020
Opportunity to support Church Farm pest control training centre
Steve Havers, Church Farm's owner, is looking for a new tenant at the famous pest management training and product testing facility.. More
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03 November 2020
Scoring a century - BPCA Registered technician aims for 100 CPD points
Not content with a mere 20 points, Kevin Pugh from Pest Solutions set himself an ambitious goal of getting to 100 BPCA Registered CPD points this year. . More
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03 November 2020
BPCA member Spotta puts bed bugs to the test with smart pest monitoring
Huge reduction in hotel guests finding bed bugs during the first full year of Spotta's smart pest system real-world operations.. More
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02 November 2020
Covid-19 second wave and what pest companies need to know
As a spike in Covid-19 cases sweeps the UK, we take a look at the restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what pest management companies need to know. . More
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02 November 2020
England to enter second lockdown - what does that mean for pest professionals?
England is set to go into a second "circuit breaker" style lockdown this week, following a rise in Covid-19 cases. . More
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22 October 2020
Know your zoonosis – CRRU on rodent to human disease transfer
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds pest management professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry.. More
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22 October 2020
VIDEO: Squirrel control for pest professionals
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels.. More
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22 October 2020
OPINION: When will professional users of rodenticides wake up to the potential consequences of their actions?
Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results. . More
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21 October 2020
Scottish petition to ban glue boards closed
A Scottish Parliament petitions committee meeting last month agreed that the petition to ban glue boards in Scotland is to be closed.. More
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20 October 2020
Going, Glowing, Gone – Syngenta release new Talon Glow
BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.. 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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19 October 2020
Wales goes into lockdown - what does that mean for pest professionals?
Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown from Friday 23 October, with people told to stay home once more. . More
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16 October 2020
Pelsis announce launch of new electrostatic ULV fogger in fight against Covid-19
BPCA member and global manufacturer of hygiene and pest control products Pelsis Group have launched a new product to help stop the spread of Covid-19.. More
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14 October 2020
New aluminium phosphide toolbox talk released for BPCA members
BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.. More
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14 October 2020
Pest Advice for controlling Cockroaches
Got some uninvited dinner guests? Is the back of your fridge home to a colony of creepy crawlies? If you find your building crawling with cockroaches, you’re in the right place. . More
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13 October 2020
BPCA Registered: New Master Technician category available
Pest technicians on the BPCA Registered CPD scheme can now apply for a new category level. . More
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08 October 2020
Bayer appoints new digital marketing specialist
BPCA member Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new digital marketing specialist to support the business in providing more digital offerings.. More
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08 October 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 5 - Grey Silverfish
In this video, Killgerm's Melvin Knapp gives a pest management presentation on grey silverfish biology, behaviours and control. . More