PPC96 July 2019 | the journal of the UK pest management industry
23 August 2019
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In our August issue of Professional Pest Controller magazine (PPC96), we examine control methods of different types of silverfish, investigate the benefits of using tracking dust, and hear from experts on managing mosquito populations. We take a look at all things bird licences and get a lesson in insect venom from an allergy specialist.
We've also got guest articles on recording your CPD points, selling your pest management services using the law, and getting the message out with good PR.
K-Othrine Partix, new approach to protecting absorbent surfaces. Advert from Bayer.
BPCA President Phil Halpin gives us his usual foreword wrapping; this time its all about BPCA membership and value for money.
BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew takes a look at the rate of change in the pest management world and how your trade association plays its part.
A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.
Our technical team tackle bee nests, reporting and delusional parasitosis in this issue.
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds.
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic.
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, investigates silverfish and grey silverfish, and the difference in control approaches.
BPCA's Natalie Bungay and Jim Kirk from Deadline Products investigate using tracking agents as an investigative tool.
BPCA Board Members debunk some best practice myths that might be putting the operation of your pest management business at risk.
Dr Claire Donald, from the University of Glasgow, gives an overview of how scientists are working to lessen the mosquito threat.
22 August 2019
Dr Andrew Whyte, Consultant Allergist and Immunologist at Derriford Hospital, gives BPCA members a lesson in insect venom.
Paul Westgate, Westgate Pest Control, examines the positives that can be drawn from the regulations pest management professionals face.
In BPCA's first strategic storytime, we’re telling the tale of how we continue to increase the professionalism of the pest management sector.
What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today?
We caught up with Vicki Sims to talk about her journey into starting her own pest management business.
Launched at PestEx 2017, the Contract Sharing Network (CSN) is celebrating a significant step forward.
Jonathan Walker from BPCA member company Eradipest has been experimenting with proactive bee management.
Want to get more involved in your Association? Why not come along to one of our Servicing Committee meetings and find out what it’s about?
21 August 2019
Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, takes a look at some great examples of CPD for people at all stages of their careers.
Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it’s important to have a concentrated PR effort.
Protecta® Evo Edge. Advertisement from Bell Laboratories.
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