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05 August 2020
GALLERY: PPC magazine all 100 covers
Take a look back at the history of Professional Pest Controller Magazine with this 100 issue special gallery. . More
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05 August 2020
Celebrate in good times. Celebrate in bad times.
I write this while we’re still in lockdown with slow signs of coming out of it. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we’ll have regained a bit of normality – whatever that may be!. More
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05 August 2020
Advert: Digrain C40 WP
Wettable powders don't have to be something of the past. Free high-powered LED keychain touch with every purchase. Use biocides safely. . More
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05 August 2020
Advert: TrapMe - the future of pest control
The TrapMe system combines a powerful trap with built-in remote monitoring that allows easy access to real-time rodent kill data 24/7.. More
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05 August 2020
The UK pest landscape and the quiet revolution
In our 100th edition of PPC, regular contributor Clive Boase reviews how far the pest management industry has come since PPC first launched and, critically, where he thinks the industry might be in another 25 years. . More
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04 August 2020
Caught out in the countryside: Practical rabbit management:
Dave Archer, rural pest management expert talks about rabbits; their history, behaviour and biology.. More
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04 August 2020
Control silverfish professionally
Recent years have seen a rise in silverfish infestations and they can often be hard to control due to behaviour and habitat. To allow effective control of this growing pest, it is important to be well versed in distinguishing between the many diff.... More
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04 August 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: A short history of public health pesticides
Looking back over one hundred issues of PPC, it’s clear that the products in our toolkits have changed considerably. We asked Alex Wade, from member company PelGar International, to look back at rodenticides and insecticides over the last century. . More
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04 August 2020
BPCA position statement on remote monitoring for rodent management
Digital monitoring for pest activity appears in lists of services offered by pest management companies across the world. But what will the impact of remote monitoring have on the level of service a company provides? . More
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04 August 2020
Current pest proofing products: applications and limitations
Following on from his demonstration at PPC Live 2020 in Harrogate, Pestology’s Gulliver Hill talks to PPC about all things proofing.. More
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04 August 2020
PESTWATCH: Delusional parasitosis and cable bugs
In this PestWatch, we take a look at pests that aren’t real. What is delusional parasitosis and how do we deal with it?. More
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04 August 2020
Ask the technical team August 2020
Nuisance neighbours, pest risk assessments, gull control licences and rodent carcasses are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More
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04 August 2020
How to start a pest management business - Get ready and plan
Kevin Higgins looks at what you should think about before leaving the day job and what you need to launch a successful pest management business.
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03 August 2020
Engaging with pest control clients post-Covid-19
Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions, shares his ideas for reengaging with clients now many of our clients are opening up their doors.. More
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03 August 2020
Your first pest control employee: Two heads better than one?
Taking on your first employee is a landmark moment for any pest management business. It can bring in changes to procedures, policies and management style.. More
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03 August 2020
Incentives for pest management professionals
Paul Bates, Managing Director at Cleankill Pest Control, talks about motivating and inspiring staff using incentives, beyond giving a simple paycheck. . More
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03 August 2020
Meet the member: Rising star at Pest Solutions
BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Gabrielle Hogg, trainee pest technician with Pest Solutions. One of the industry’s brilliant up-and-comers, we talk about her mentoring with BPCA’s Dee Ward-Thompson.. More
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03 August 2020
Going digital: The future of BPCA forums
When Covid-19 hit the UK, it quickly became a case of ‘adapt or die’ for many businesses. BPCA was not immune to this and two of our biggest activities were interrupted: training and events. . More
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03 August 2020
Infographic: Who runs BPCA? New committees and groups
We’ve put together this useful organisation chart so you can understand how BPCA works. You may even spot an area of the Association you’d like to volunteer your time in. . More
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03 August 2020
First outstanding CPD Assignment certificate
In May this year, BPCA released the first in a series of new downloadable CPD assignments, giving pest controllers the opportunity to research and write about a topic to earn valuable CPD points.. More
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03 August 2020
Advert: Maxforce Platin cockroach gel
The multi-talented cockroach gel remains active and effective for up to 12 months. Use biocide safely and sustainably. Always read the label. . More
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03 August 2020
Advert: Online pest control training from £20
Education is the most important tool in your kit bag. Will you invest in your development this summer? Look at new virtual classroom training programmes and online eLearning.. More
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03 August 2020
Advert: Rascal brodifacoum multi-edge blocks
The game-changer new single feed block bait. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. . More
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03 August 2020
Advert: Solo Blox shelf life extended
Use rodenticides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Solo Blox contain Brodifacoum. . More