EDITORIAL | PPC108 September 2022
Between sky-high temperatures and soaring fuel bills, you’re not alone if you’re feeling a little frazzled at the moment.
With the endless wasp jobs, the hot attic spaces in PPE, and the extra hours spent on the road, ‘the busy season’ catches up with us all.
It’s been a tough summer, so in this issue of PPC, we’re slowing down a bit.
We still have our usual technical features, such as the fascinating wasp biology feature (page 26). And Grahame Turner is back to look at what different high specification clients want to see in your site folders (page 30).
However, we’re also looking at work/life balance (page 15), your interests out of work (page 16), and ways to unwind after a long day on the tools (page 36).
Michael Coates is back with some beginner ideas for those looking to start a healthier lifestyle (page 22).
We’ve even popped in a pest crossword (page 42) for those who like a challenging puzzle.
We meet Kelly Farrant from BPCA member company Pest-Tech (page 34), who shares his social media tips and tricks with readers.
We’re also celebrating BPCA’s Member Support Officer, Rachel Eyre, who has just marked her 30 years working at the Association. Thank you to all the members that congratulated her.
This issue also gives a sneak peek at the proposed new training pathway for pest management, unveiled at the latest BPCA Forums. All readers are invited to contribute to the consultation and register for one of our consultation events.
Training and qualifications are the keys to securing our toolkits for generations to come. If we as a sector don’t continue to professionalise, we’ll have to defend our products repeatedly, just like we’re doing with glue boards.
In the heat of a busy summer, it’s sometimes too easy to focus on ‘the day job’ rather than yourself (or even your industry). Please use this issue of PPC to take that moment to reflect on your work/life balance.
A happy, healthy pest professional is good for your clients, your company and yourself.
Take care.
Scott and Dee
PPC editors
hello@bpca.org.uk
Source: PPC108