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13 May 2021
Opinion: Apocalypse when? A future without rodenticides
OPINION | PPC103 MAY 2021
In this PPC article, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks what would happen if our fears over a ban on rodenticides came to pass.
Before you roll your eyes and flip past this thinking this is anot.... More
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12 May 2021
Greener isn't always better: non-chemical alternatives for rodent control
PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021
BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew investigates NoCheRo, an initiative of the German Environment Agency that effectively wants to ban chemical control methods for rodents.
SPEED VIEW:
NoC.... More
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12 May 2021
A modern rat's tale: Dutch experiences with rodenticide reduction
PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021
At PestExtra 2021, Dr Bastiaan Meerburg gave a presentation on the impact that reducing rodenticide use had on the Dutch approach to rodent control.
SPEED VIEW:
In the UK and the Netherlands.... More
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12 May 2021
The science of smell: exploiting bed bug biology with pheromones
PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021
Dr Laura Tugwell and Dr Victor Brugman, from Vecotech Ltd, track their innovation journey from scientific question to commercial product.
Insights are shared into the technical processes and cutting-ed.... More
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12 May 2021
So you want to fly hawks?
BUSINESS | PPC103 MAY 2021
Paul Wilson owns a small, family-run wildlife and pest control company: Independent Wildlife Management. He spoke to PPC about flying hawks as part of your pest management toolkit.
Before you enter.... More
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12 May 2021
Are we there yet? Electric vehicles for pest management
BUSINESS | PPC103 MAY 2021
From tax hikes to electric charging points, going electric is a complicated subject. It’s only a matter of time before most commercial vehicles on UK roads are electric vehicles (EVs).
The question isn.... More
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12 May 2021
Plastic waste: is it time to think outside the box?
BUSINESS | PPC103 MAY 2021
In this guest blog Sean Taylor, Pestforce Managing Director and owner, asks how pest management professionals can work smarter and greener, to help tackle climate change and cut waste.
I.... More
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12 May 2021
Sustainability certified with Planet Mark
BUSINESS | PPC103 MAY 2021
Planet Mark is a sustainability certification that supports any type of business wanting to help halt the climate crisis and improve society.
PPC asked Planet Mark and its pest control company members to sha.... More
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12 May 2021
Meet the member: Shielding the planet
MEET THE MEMBER | PPC103 MAY 2021
In this month’s Meet the Member article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Nicholas Illidge from Shield Pest Control, about membership of Planet Mark, the sustainability certificati.... More
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12 May 2021
Little and often sustainability
BUSINESS | PPC103 MAY 2021
Lorraine Norton, BPCA’s Operations Manager, looks at the steps a small, office-based business can take to reduce its carbon footprint.
Terms such as ‘business sustainability’ and.... More
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12 May 2021
Taking the lead? The future of lead ammunitions for pest management
OPINION | PPC103 MAY 2021
Lead as a form of ammunition in any form of weapon from a shotgun to a full bore rifle is continuing to fall out of favour; in many cases it is now illegal in the UK and indeed Europe.
Regular contributo.... More
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12 May 2021
Staff leaving because of you? Managing pest control teams
TRAINING | PPC103 MAY 2021
‘Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their managers’ – why would that be?
Often it’s because the manager has no training on how to manage. There’s a misplace.... More
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12 May 2021
Opinion: Vive la France? Observations on pest control licensing in France
OPINION | PPC103 MAY 2021
In PPC103 Robert Moon, director of Applicateur3D, looked at whether British pest controllers should be licensed like those in France.
In 2010, having already lived in France for four y.... More
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12 May 2021
BPCA Member Award winners announced at 2021 AGM
YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC103 MAY 2021
The first-ever BPCA Member Awards were held this week at the digital BPCA AGM.
The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management s.... More
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12 May 2021
Defra look to restrict glue traps for pest control in action plan for Animal Welfare
Today (12 May), the government has published an action plan for animal welfare which includes the promise to support legislation to restrict the use of glue traps.
The Action Plan for Animal Welfare was launched today by Environment S.... More
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11 May 2021
PGH Beegone celebrates first franchisee
PRESS RELEASE
PGH Beegone Franchising Limited, the pest control and live bee removal franchise, is quick off the starting block after recruiting its first franchisee within six weeks of launching.
David Hasler, of Ely, Cambridges.... More
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06 May 2021
Can rodents transmit Covid-19? A government report
Defra and the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) have presented a paper on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections in rodents occurring from exposure to humans.
The paper was presented on 8 April 2021 and focused on answering three crucial.... More
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05 May 2021
Pelsis announces Bird-B-Gone acquisition
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired a California-based leading manufacturer of humane bird deterrents as part of its international growth strategy.
Bird-B-Gone has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Knar.... More
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04 May 2021
Sports club grant scheme launched by Pestokill
PRESS RELEASE
A new grant scheme for sports teams and clubs of all shapes and sizes has been launched by BPCA member Pestokill, to help support sport, exercise and activities as the nation emerges from the latest lockdown.
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28 April 2021
Vehicle and office cleaning checklist available now for members
To help businesses prepare for Covid-19 inspections, BPCA has released a template cleaning schedule that is available to download now from the Member Documents Area (login required).
Since around June last year, the Hea.... More
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27 April 2021
Biological control approved in fight against invasive tree pest
Release of a parasitoid wasp to tackle the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp has been approved in England, says Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
The wasp, Torymus sinensis, is a natural biological control agent which is hoped wi.... More
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23 April 2021
Covid resilience praised in CEPA Annual Report 2020
The CEPA Annual Report 2020 has been published and is now available to read online.
CEPA, the European Pest Management Solutions Professional Association, had a busy year lobbying key decision-makers and stakeholders in Brussels.... More
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23 April 2021
VIDEO: Trademarks for pest management companies
In this video, guest speaker Tania Clark, Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, explains:
What is a trade mark?
Do you need to register your company or brand?
What can be trade-marked?
What’s the difference between a trade m.... More
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16 April 2021
BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).
The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associations, trade orga.... More
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16 April 2021
VIDEO: Managing bees in pest control environments
As a pest management technician, understanding when and how to deal with bees can be a challenge.
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at bee behaviour, identification and control options which satisfy both the customer and the environment.
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14 April 2021
Grain store pest protection webinar - register now!
BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar to advise growers, agronomists, and pest controllers on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection.
What: Grain Store Pest Protection
When: 10am.... More
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14 April 2021
Static rodenticide residues in barn owl surveillance
Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
Another 21% were positive.... More
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06 April 2021
VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Syngenta providing the right support for PCOs
In this video, Daniel Lightfoot talks about Syngenta's business aims and how the right technology can provide additional support for pest control technicians.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events&nb.... More
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06 April 2021
VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Cluster and other small fly control
In this video Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, talks about fly identification, biology and control.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can le.... More
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06 April 2021
VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Pest surveying techniques and customer communication
In this video, Matt from Lodi UK gives a presentation on things to consider when carrying out a pest management survey.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest manag.... More
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01 April 2021
Almost half of feral pigeons carry infectious disease, BPCA warns
PRESS RELEASE
Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, a trade body has warned.
British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has issued an online guide to tackling proble.... More
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31 March 2021
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission recommends the ban of rodent glue boards
In its March 2021 report, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has made its recommendations on the future of glue boards to ministers.
The report considers the animal welfare issues surrounding the use of glue traps.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA's call for urgent rethink of post-Brexit biocide regulation sees fumigants registration extended
BPCA has written to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ask for them to reconsider their approach to biocidal product reviews after the Association’s Fumigations and Controlled Environments (FaCE) group raised concerns for the f.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA holds 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually
The British Pest Control Association’s 2021 AGM has been held online alongside the BPCA member awards.
Led by BPCA President Philip Halpin, the meeting was streamed live online from the BPCA offices. It is now available to watch in fu.... More
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29 March 2021
BPCA Life Membership awarded to CRRU Chairman
Dr Alan Buckle was the deserving recipient of the BPCA Life Membership award at the AGM on 26 March 2021.
To be considered for Life Membership an individual should have demonstrated significant, sustained and high-quality service.... More
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28 March 2021
VIDEO: Regulation of Biocides in UK - an update from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) within HSE regulates pesticides, biocides, industrial and consumer chemicals, detergents and the export and import of dangerous chemicals.
The key pieces of legislation involved are:
The Plant Pr.... More
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25 March 2021
VIDEO: Understanding biological hazards of professional pest control
As pest technicians, you will come into contact with some form of biohazard on a daily basis.
In this video, Natalie Bungay examines the biological hazards associated with the work of pest management professionals and how to miti.... More
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23 March 2021
BPCA negotiates lateral flow Covid-19 test discounts for pest professionals
After feedback from several member companies, BPCA has negotiated a discount on novel coronavirus antigen detection kits for the entire UK pest control sector.
While Covid-19 tests are freely available to UK businesses via the go.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: A Modern Rat’s Tale: Dutch Experiences With Rodenticide Reduction
Recent policy changes have reduced the opportunity for the use of rodenticides for both citizens and professionals to be used and more focus is put on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
However, reality is unruly and in man.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Amazing indoxacarb technology – how does it work?
In this video Daniel Lightfoot, Syngenta, gives an overview of the active ingredient of the novel insecticide indoxacarb.
The talk covers how the technology works and how this can be a great tool for pest controllers in a number o.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to CALM
Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.CALM exists to change this.
In this video Rosy Candlin, from CALM talks through who CALM is, what they do and the importance of talking openly about m.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee
What is the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by long-serving member, Jim Kirk.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021:.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee
What is the BPCA Outreach and Communications committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Julia Pittman.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pes.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Servicing Committee
What is the BPCA Servicing committee and how can you get involved?
An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Martin Rose-King.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management sh.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Baiting Strategies, Assessments, Techniques and Efficacy
As the conditions of use change, almost with each new product label - this session takes us back to the very heart of effective rodent control but combines these approaches with the new decision making processes.
In order to stick within th.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Bell Sensing Technologies - iQ Products Demonstration
In this video Michael Sims from Bell Laboratories will be introducing Patrick Lynch and Brian Hensel, to discuss how iQ technology can make your job more efficient and transform your technicians from inspectors into problem solvers.
This pr.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Bird Mites Environmentally Tricky, Socially Misunderstood, Technically Still Challenging
In this video Professor Olivier Sparagano, University of Hong Kong, talks through the key points to consider when fighting arthropod pests such as birds mites, to maximise its control and develop long-term strategies.
This pest is also.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Competitive Clout with Service Tracker
In this video Mike Palmer-Day, Service Tracker, talks about using Pest Control Software as a way to run your entire business more efficiently, more productively and more harmoniously.
All from a single device, and from anywhere in the world.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Designing for IPM and Stewardship
In this video Shyam Lakhani, Bell Laboratories, explains their commitment to rodenticide best practices, including guidelines from CRRU and what this means for your IPM toolbox.
This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest manage.... More
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19 March 2021
VIDEO: PestExtra: Diseases transmitted by rodents and their parasites
In this video Alex Wade, Wade Environmental, looks into the major mechanisms of how diseases travel between humans and pests, what potential impacts this has to our health and finally why we as a society should be more proactive about minim.... More