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26 February 2021
BPCA Chief Executive, Ian Andrew, reflects on the stresses of 2020 and how we should ask for support when we need it.
The new, ready-to-use ant bait station from Bayer.
In PPC102 David Brown, Senior Adviser for Bird Licensing at Natural England, talks about what has changed this year to make the licensing process fit for purpose.
PPC chatted with Helen Ainsworth, from BPCA member company and Selontra’s manufacturer, BASF to find out what the deal is with this new rodenticide.
As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going.
PPC magazine caught up with Dave Archer and asked him for his thoughts on cholecalciferol, actives from times gone by and the future of rodenticides.
Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatment strategy.
In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable production from invasive species and how a new project aims to plug a research gap on fruit flies in Europe.
In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.
25 February 2021
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.
In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control.
Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
In this PPC102 article, local search specialist, Known Locally, explains the latest way to boost online presence for your pest management business.
In this article, Which? Trusted Traders share their insights on the Google tool that helps you find and generate leads for your pest control business.
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism.
Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work.
Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes.
24 February 2021
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.
Before we start reporting on developments in the new BPCA strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one was.
As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.
We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
Versatile and economical trap protection from Bell Laboratories.
23 February 2021
The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product.
19 February 2021
Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra, our three-day event in March, with a 3D stand that helps you interact with new Bayer products.
Covid-19 has made furlough the HR word of the moment in the UK, but what is it and how does it work for your pest management business?
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