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28 June 2019
'Watch out for wasps' says BPCA member Bayer
Signs of a second bumper wasp season in as many years are being seen across the country and BPCA member Bayer suggests the mild winter is to blame.
In a press release published this week, Bayer national account and technical.... More
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04 June 2019
BPCA marks World Pest Day 2019 with message to local authorities
Today is World Pest Day and to celebrate we’re launching a targeted campaign to local authorities.
We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knoc.... More
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28 May 2019
PPC95 out now
Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free.
The magazine can be read online, downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme and request a hard cop.... More
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28 May 2019
PestEx(cellence) showcased at the UK’s pest management show 2019
PestEx 2019 saw an incredible 29% increase in total visitors as over 100 pest management product and service suppliers descended on ExCeL London in March.
Thousands of people committed to public health pest management explored the 2,860m2 exh.... More
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28 May 2019
VIDEO: PestEx 2019 - the pest management show
Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show.
PestEx is a great opportunity for everyone in the industry to come and meet each other and see what the latest.... More
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28 May 2019
GALLERY: PestEx 2019 the pest management show in pictures
Events | PPC95 May 2019
Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show...
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28 May 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: PestEx the pest management show 2019 in numbers
Events | PPC95 May 2019
Need proof that PestEx is the biggest and most significant event in the professional pest management diary? Take a look at our infographic to see how the show has grown and improved over the years.
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21 May 2019
Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana
Your association | PPC95 May 2019
If you were at PestEx 2019 you’d have seen people representing pest management companies from around the world in attendance. There are a variety of standards internationally in pest managem.... More
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21 May 2019
Meet the member: BS EN 16636 certified successful
Your association | PPC95 May 2019
Hillbans Pest Control was awarded CEPA European quality standard certification for pest management services BS EN 16636 in February 2018. We caught up with owner Sandra Knowles to see how the.... More
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15 May 2019
Abate Pest Management named a Future50 company
BPCA member company Abate Pest Management has announced that they have been named a Future50 Company.
Future50 is a business growth programme that's designed to recognise Norfolk and Suffolk's most innovative companies.
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14 May 2019
Open letter to Secretary of State regarding call for evidence: Bird control licences
BPCA has written to Secretary of State Gove in regards to Defra's call for evidence on the impact of the revoking of three general licences for bird control. The letter is published in full here.
You can download the letter as a PDF here.... More
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08 May 2019
BPCA prepares to gather evidence for Defra on general licences
Defra has initiated a formal evidence gathering exercise to capture information from all concerned parties about the impact of the recent withdrawal of three general licences for bird control.
BPCA is collecting the evidence of me.... More
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08 May 2019
New general licences for controlling Canada geese and wood pigeon comes into force
On Friday 3 May Natural England published two new general licences for controlling birds.
The licences, which allows people to kill or take Canada geese to preserve public health and safety and wood pigeon for preventing serious damage to c.... More
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02 May 2019
UK pest technician wanted for Southeast Asia adventure
CPS Myanmar (Burma) is in need of a Pest Technician or Field Biologist to assist our 50 technicians throughout the country.
They're looking for a motivated, detail oriented, committed problem solver to join our team based in Yangon, Myanmar.... More
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02 May 2019
BPCA talks general licence changes with Natural England
Yesterday (Wednesday 1 May 2019) BPCA met with Natural England to discuss how pest management professionals can continue to protect public health after general licences for bird control were revoked last week.
SPEED READ
BPCA has met with.... More
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29 April 2019
New general licence for controlling carrion crows comes into force
Natural England has published the first of the new general licences for controlling birds.
The licence starts to replace the previous general licences for controlling carrion crows, a priority species for farmers looking.... More
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26 April 2019
Interim measures for controlling birds now that general licences have been revoked
Last night (Thursday 25 April) the general licences for bird control in England were revoked after a legal challenge.
Natural England is expected to release new licences next week; however, pest management professionals can still legally us.... More
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25 April 2019
General licences for bird control in Scotland to remain in place
Scottish Natural Heritage has reassured users of their general licences that they remain in place in Scotland.
In light of the recent decision by Natural England to revoke three of their general licences for controlling certain wild birds.... More
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25 April 2019
Free tests and new guide tackle spread of resistant rats
All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats that survive high potency rodenticides, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle.
In November last year, resis.... More
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24 April 2019
General licences for bird control will be revoked - BPCA respond
BPCA has been alerted that as of this Thursday (25 April 2019), Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild bird species in England.
The revoked licences (GL 04/05/06) cover 16 species of birds “inc.... More
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23 April 2019
California moves towards rodenticide ban
Legislation to ban certain rodenticides in California, USA is now heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for approval.
If approved, Bill AB 1788 would:
Ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs.... More
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23 April 2019
BPCA appoint new Marketing and Communications Manager
After a rigorous recruitment process, the British Pest Control Association has promoted Scott Johnstone to the position of Marketing and Communications Manager.
Scott is now responsible for developing and managing the marketing and communic.... More
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23 April 2019
General licences for bird control: major changes to licensing requirements
Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019.
These licences (GL 04/05/06) cover 16 species of birds including several members of the crow family, Canada goose, some gull.... More
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17 April 2019
Killgerm announces sale of Travelwise Group
BPCA member company, Killgerm has announced the sale of 100% of the shareholding in Travelwise Group Ltd to TPW S.A.S. trading as Travel Planet. This encompasses both the Leisure Travel and the Business Travel operations within Travelwise Group.... More
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15 April 2019
Abate Pest Management celebrates 20 years in business
20 years ago, today (April 15 1999) Jon Blake decided to set up his own business and called it Abate. He and his wife Jill still owns the BPCA member company today.
Jon started to develop the business in Norfolk and Suffolk, and with t.... More
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28 March 2019
British Pest Management Award 2019 winners announced at PestEx
The pest management show hosted the second ever British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs) last week, announcing the 2019 winners.
Held in the Technical theatre of PestEx, in the London ExCeL on 20 March 2019 the awards ceremony was hosted by t.... More
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28 March 2019
Double success for Lancaster City Council Unbugged
Lancaster City Council Unbugged is celebrating a double win after being presented with two prestigious industry accolades.
They were named Local Authority of the Year and Team of the Year at the British Pest Management Awards, organise.... More
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28 March 2019
First year success for Hereford business
A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.
PGM & Son Pest Control was crowned winner of the Sole Trader of the Year accolade a.... More
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28 March 2019
Norfolk business named best small company at trade body awards
A Norfolk-based pest management company has been named Small Company of the Year at a leading industry event.
Abate Pest Management Service, established 20 years ago, picked up the accolade at the British Pest Management Awards, organised b.... More
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28 March 2019
Norfolk environmental consultancy takes home trade body award
A Norfolk-based wildlife management company has taken a top prize at a prestigious industry event.
NBC Environment was crowned the winner of the Innovation of the Year accolade at the British Pest Management Awards, organised by UK tra.... More
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28 March 2019
Durham business recognised for its community work at trade body awards
A national pest management company, which has its headquarters in Durham, has been presented with a prestigious award at a top industry event.
Contego Environmental Services, founded in 2004, was named winner of the Community Initiative of.... More
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28 March 2019
Unsung hero of pest management industry celebrated
An 81-year old from Kent has been heralded the unsung hero of the pest management industry at national trade body awards.
Ken Vigar, of Safeguard Pest Control and Environmental Services, was crowned the winner of the Unsung Hero of the Year.... More
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28 March 2019
Young technician named the best in the country at trade body awards
A pest technician from Croydon has been named the best in the country at a prestigious industry event for his commitment to training and development.
George Rickwood, of Rokill, was crowned Young Technician of the Year at the British Pest M.... More
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28 March 2019
South Croydon business pick up best pest management business award
Cleankill Pest Control, which has its headquarters in Kenley, was named Company of the Year at the British Pest Management Awards, organised by UK trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
Held at ExCel London, the award.... More
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28 March 2019
Industry figurehead receives Lifetime achievement award
The pioneering work of a Surrey-based pest management expert was celebrated at a trade association event.
Dr Jonathan Wade’s colleagues and friends attended the British Pest Management Awards - organised by UK trade body the .... More
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13 March 2019
BPCA and CPA release guidance for identifying and reporting illegal internet sales of pesticides
On the back of the work BPCA and CPA have done with eBay, the Associations have created a set of guidelines to help people report illegal pesticide sales to the relevant authority.
Back in January, BPCA announced that we’d been i.... More
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08 March 2019
Rentokil's new approach puts unclaimed dividends and shares to good use
BPCA member Rentokil Initial has announced that it is taking a lead in a new initiative to use unclaimed shareholder dividends and unclaimed shares to fund charitable causes. A new fund, named Rentokil Initial Cares, will be established.
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08 March 2019
New backer for CRRU UK and rodenticide stewardship
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has a new member company, contributing financially and providing expertise to the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. It is Quimunsa, based in Spain, specialising in applied chemistry R&.... More
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07 March 2019
PestEx Seminar schedule announced in full
The PestEx 2019 seminar schedule packs in illustrious speakers from across the sector. Delivered by industry experts, we’ve called in favours from all our friends to make sure you leave PestEx that little bit better informed.
All semina.... More
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07 March 2019
British Pest Management Awards 2019 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the second ever British Pest Management Awards has been announced. With significantly more nominations, plus the new awards - the independent judging panel had their work cut out for them.
Back by popular demand, the Briti.... More
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07 March 2019
IN PROFILE: Dr Jonathan Wade - Life time achievement award
Your association | PPC94 March 2019
On 20 March 2019, Dr Jonathan Wade will officially receive his British Pest Management Lifetime Achievement Award 2019. There’s no way we can cover all of Jonathan’s distinguished career.... More
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07 March 2019
SERVICING STORIES: Empire of the ants
Pest control | PPC94 March 2019
Three blocks of flats. Multiple colonies. Hundreds of thousands of invasive ants. Nigel White, Operations Director of member company Tactical Environmental Services, talks to us about a block treatment o.... More
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05 March 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: A look back at 2018
Your Association | PPC94 March 2019
Continuing the theme of engagement from 2017, 2018 turned out to be a milestone year for the Association with growth to record levels in membership, regional forum attendance and PR coverage in publi.... More
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11 February 2019
Code of Best Practice for Pesticide Waste condensed and updated
The BPCA Code of best practice for Pesticide waste has been updated and re-released as a condensed two-page document.
The document is now available to all pest management professionals and end-users on the BPCA website.
Read i.... 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).
From 2015 to 2017, a detailed independent study has found planned prevention of infestations is taking over f.... More
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06 February 2019
Health and safety at work summary statistics for Great Britain 2018 released by HSE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released key statistics regarding ill health and injury relating to work in the UK.
Key figures for Great Britain (2017/18) highlighted in the report include:
1.4 million working peop.... More
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21 January 2019
Ben Massey to leave BPCA as Marketing and Communications Manager
After a successful tenure as BPCA’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Ben Massey has announced that he will be leaving the Association in February.
We will now be looking to recruit someone to develop and manage the marketing and.... More
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16 January 2019
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) amendment order 2018
BPCA can confirm that the Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018 laid before the Scottish Parliament is now in force as of 3 January 2019.
In summary, the following spring traps have been removed from the STAO:
Fenn Verm.... More
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16 January 2019
Significant developments from rodenticide stewardship in 2018
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has released it’s 2018 annual report into the state of the UK rodenticide stewardship regime.
The UK rodenticide stewardship regime implemented several commitments in 2018, inc.... More
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16 January 2019
Ficam® D successfully re-approved for future use… but with caveat
BPCA member company, Bayer has announced that Ficam® D has been reapproved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). However, the new label will no longer allow for the use of this pesticide outdoors.
Bayer states that Ficam® D (.... More