Latest pest control news, features and blog articles from the BPCA news desk, including PPC Magazine and our monthly Bulletins. Stay up to date with pest management here.
09 September 2022
All at the British Pest Control Association are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
08 September 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 108 is out now and available to read online for free.
07 September 2022
In this issue of PPC magazine, editors Scott and Dee talk about why it's important to take some time for yourself and unwind from the grind.
With pest management under the spotlight, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations.
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
In PPC108, Frances McKim gives a rundown of the seven main talking points from the International Conference on Urban Pests 2022.
Bayer Environmental Science and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) talk about the benefits of a healthy work/life balance.
Take a look at what the professional pest control community does for fun.
Michael Coates from Combat Pest Control shares his simple tips for prioritising our health, at work and in our spare time.
How can employers and companies look out for signs of stress and anxiety, and help their most valuable asset, their employees?
Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby.
06 September 2022
The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies?
Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little insecticide formulations guide.
Regular PPC magazine contributor Grahame Turner is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders.
Pest-Tech has a really strong social media presence: in PPC108, Kelly Farrant tells us how social media has helped his business get bigger and busier.
These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals.
At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.
Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.
05 September 2022
From bees to BBs: Airsoft Warrington's Adam Shenton gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby.
BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like.
How about a pest control crossword to distract you from the stresses of everyday life?
BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.
Advert: Never check an empty trap again. Affordable and fully integrated rodent monitoring technology from Bell Labs.
01 September 2022
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government.
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.
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