CONTENTS | PPC107 JUNE 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 107 is out now and available to read online for free.
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PPC107 is out now, and with a focus on licensing and regulation we have a round-up of our PestEx panel discussion on the future of pest control licensing, a one-page techie legal toolbox and a look at how regulated pest management is in the UK.
We also take a look at field mice control, BPCA's lobbying work and how the cost of living crisis might affect your business.
Plus we have an opinion piece from Alex Wade on licensing, a new series on pest control standards from Grahame Turner and PPC talks to Presidents, past and future.
And don't forget to check out the training and events calendars!
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IN THIS ISSUE
PPC editors Scott Johnstone and Dee Ward-Thompson talk about the big wins from the lobbying work that BPCA has been doing for pest control. Read >
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. Read >
A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations. Read >
As PestEx finally returned to ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March, PPC's roving reporter, Kat Shaw rounds up her first time at the pest management show. Read >
A round-up in PPC107 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PestEx 2022: the pest management show. Read >
At PestEx 2022, a panel took part in a discussion titled 'Licensing is coming: look busy'. Here are the highlights. Read >
At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on. Read >
Here’s a quick rundown of the most important pieces of pest management legislation you need to keep up-to-date with. Read >
PPC asked Senior Regulatory Manager Dawn Kirby from BPCA member company Rentokil to look at current regulation and speculate on what may change. Read >
In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK. Read >
In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his attention to pest risk assessments. Read >
In the UK, there are paths available for the purpose of reporting incidents that occur and being aware of how to report correctly will benefit the whole pest control sector. Read >
Field mice, glue traps ban, codes of best practice and rising prices for pest control products are all addressed in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Read >
Regular PPC writer Alex Wade from Wade Environmental is back – and this time he's talking through the opportunities licensing could bring. Read >
Peter Knowles, Director at animal-related industries insurance broker Cliverton, looks at the opportunities of diversifying pest control services and the importance of managing the associated risks. Read >
We asked the owner of Blu Bookkeeping, Julie Holland MICB, to give PPC readers a handy guide to SME business finance. Read >
BPCA's Scott Johnstone looks at the cost of living crisis and how it’s likely to affect pest management this year. Spoiler – you probably want to reconsider your pricing structure. Read >
What is lobbying? How does it work? And what is BPCA doing to promote meaningful change in the pest management sector? Read >
BPCA says goodbye to one president and introduces a new one. At PestEx, PPC caught up with then President Phil Halpin and President-Elect Chris Cagienard. Read >
Pest professional Mark Bower spoke to PPC about his time ‘down under’ and the wealth of overseas opportunities for pest controllers willing to step out of their comfort zones. Read >
Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill for newly qualified technicians. Read >
Source: PPC107