Videos about pest management

Take a look at the videos we've made from our webinars. Make sure if you learn something new, and you're on BPCA Registered, you record it in your CPD diary

08 July 2022

VIDEO: Understanding ULV and fogging treatments

In this video, BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley takes a look at the subtle differences between ULV treatments and fogging.

05 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Accidental imports of venomous spiders

In this video Chris Woodard discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences.

01 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Invasive Asian hornet: identifying and reporting

In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help.

01 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - What's the future for pest qualifications?

In this video, British Pest Control Association's Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, discusses considerations for the future of pest control qualifications.

01 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Flying into action, fly control by Lodi UK

In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK goes through the who, what, where, why and when of pest fly control.

29 June 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of insecticide usage

In this video, John will explore the hierarchy of insect control, insecticide application options and the risk to non-targets.

10 May 2022

VIDEO: Carrying out pest control surveys

In this video, Natalie will explore pest control survey techniques, record keeping and best practice.

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Challenges of rural pest control on dairy and livestock farms

In this video BASF's Sharon Hughes discusses the challenges of pest control in rural environments and the effective ways to carry out treatments on dairy and livestock farms.  

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Adding bird management to your services

In this video, Mark Wenman from Edialux explains why, if he can do bird management, so can you! 

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Switching to Selontra

In this video BASF's Helen Hall talks about the key features and benefits of using the cholecalciferol Selontra bait.

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Bed bugs: know your pest

In this video, Alexia Naylor from Cimex Store talks about one of the most despised pests there is - the bed bug! 

12 April 2022

VIDEO: Trending analysis for EFK capture

During this video, Natalie will explore what a fly catch trend analysis is and how pest professionals can use it.

03 March 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of rodent control

During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Rodent monitoring and control challenges in the food industry

In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of PestFix

In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries

In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Remote rodent monitoring - comparison of options

In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.

04 February 2022

VIDEO: Pest management legislation refresher

In this video, BPCA's John Horsley will explore how legislation is structured and key pieces of legislation for pest control.

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Bed bug basics | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control.

01 February 2022

VIDEO: SPIs - A needle in a haystack | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.

01 February 2022

VIDEO: The IPM farm | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested?

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Driving for better business | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business.

14 January 2022

VIDEO: Know your pesticide labels

In this video, Natalie Bungay explores pesticide labels and what pest controllers need to know to stay on the right side of the law.

17 December 2021

VIDEO: Principles of waste management for pest professionals

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at different types of pest control waste, methods of disposal and legislation around hazardous waste.

10 December 2021

VIDEO: Exploring mental health triggers for pest professionals

In this video, guest speakers from Essentially Human discuss how emotional triggers are a valuable signal, not to be ignored. 

25 November 2021

VIDEO: Guidance on CRRU stewardship for rodenticide use

In this video, Natalie Bungay explains what the CRRU code of best practice covers and what you need to consider in order to comply with it.

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Caught in a web - false widow spiders | Digital Forum 11

In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Pest management to food company accreditation standards | Digital Forum 11

In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control.

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Selontra update | Digital Forum 11

In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Rodents root cause analysis | Digital Forum 11

In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?

14 October 2021

VIDEO: Safe and legal use of air rifles in pest control

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firearms in a pest control environment.

04 October 2021

VIDEO: New and emerging UK pest species | Digital Forum 10

In this video Clive Boase discusses the new pest species we may encounter in the UK in the future.

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Harmonix Rodent Paste - a new era for rodent control | Digital Forum 10

In this sponsored video, Richard Moseley from Bayer discusses how to manage complex rodent infestations with Harmonix®.

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Using the TRNZ4rm approach to manage bed bugs | Digital Forum 10

In this video, Sarah Latyn gives a presentation on bed bug control and how to prep for treatment.

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Pest control drainage investigation techniques | Digital Forum 10

In this video, Davy Brown gives a presentation on detecting rodent activity in drains.

23 September 2021

VIDEO: Cluster fly pest control

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the biology of cluster flies and the control options open to professional pest controllers.

27 August 2021

VIDEO: Live capture trapping

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at what pest controllers need to consider when using live capture traps.

22 July 2021

VIDEO: Understanding pests in food businesses

In this video Natalie looks at how pests in food businesses can damage and contaminate food, causing economic loss and threatening public health.

14 July 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 9 - A complete approach to wasp and hornet control

In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK gives a crash course in wasp and hornet control.

14 July 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 9 - What's on the horizon after glue boards?

In this video, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks "What now?" after the news the UK Government is looking to ban glue boards.

14 July 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 9 - Bird control lasers explained

In this video, Chris Frappell from Pestfix gives a talk on lasers for bird control and their use.

14 July 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 9 - Inspections and pest activity: what to look for

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm gives a talk on IPM and what to look out for when carrying out pest control surveys.

28 June 2021

VIDEO: Essential customer service skills for pest professionals

In this video, Natalie Bungay explores how you can deliver excellent service to your pest control customers.

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Upselling and Aftercare

In this video, Kevin Higgins from Aries Training gives a talk on selling additional pest control services and building good customer relations.

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Innovation in Products with Lodi UK

In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK gives a talk on pest control products.

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Leading a movement against suicide

In this video, Rosy Candlin from CALM gives a presentation on mental health awareness.

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Bird Licensing Update

In this video, Natural Resources Wales give a talk about bird licensing changes in the country.

14 May 2021

VIDEO: Principles of moth control for pest professionals

In this video, Nat Bungay looks at why moths can cause problems, the importance of control and the control options open to us as professional pest controllers.

23 April 2021

VIDEO: Trademarks for pest management companies

In this video, guest speaker Tania Clark, CITMA, explains the value of trade marks for pest businesses of any size.

16 April 2021

VIDEO: Managing bees in pest control environments

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at bee behaviour, identification and control options which satisfy both the customer and the environment.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Syngenta providing the right support for PCOs

In this video, Daniel Lightfoot talks about Syngenta's business aims and how the right technology can provide additional support for pest control technicians.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Cluster and other small fly control

In this video Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, talks about fly identification, biology and control.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Pest surveying techniques and customer communication

In this video, Matt from Lodi UK gives a presentation on things to consider when carrying out a pest management survey.

28 March 2021

VIDEO: Regulation of Biocides in UK - an update from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

In this video, Dr Nicola Gregg outlines the requirements for both GB and Northern Ireland (NI) and actions that businesses should be aware of to keep biocidal products on the market.

25 March 2021

VIDEO: Understanding biological hazards of professional pest control

In this video, Natalie Bungay examines the biological hazards associated with the work of pest management professionals and how to mitigate those risks.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: A Modern Rat’s Tale: Dutch Experiences With Rodenticide Reduction

In this video Dr Bastiaan Meerburg talks about policy changes to rodenticide use and how the UK can learn from the changes in Dutch pest management techniques.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Amazing indoxacarb technology – how does it work?

In this video Daniel Lightfoot, Syngenta, gives an overview of the active ingredient of the novel insecticide indoxacarb.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to CALM

In this video Rosy Candlin, from CALM talks through who CALM is, what they do and the importance of talking openly about mental wellbeing and suicide.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee

In this video, Jim Kirk talks about the Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how you can get involved.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

In this video, Julia Pittman talks about her role as chair of the Outreach and Communications committee and how you can get involved.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Servicing Committee

In this video, Martin Rose-King talks about his role as chair of the Servicing committee and how you can get involved.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Baiting Strategies, Assessments, Techniques and Efficacy

In this video Oliver Madge, PestWise, covers new best practice guidelines in rodent control and necessary assessments that need to be considered.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Bell Sensing Technologies - iQ Products Demonstration

In this video Bell Laboratories discuss how iQ technology can make your job more efficient and transform your technicians from inspectors into problem solvers.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Bird Mites Environmentally Tricky, Socially Misunderstood, Technically Still Challenging

In this video Professor Olivier Sparagano, University of Hong Kong, talks through key points to consider when fighting arthropod pests like birds mites.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Competitive Clout with Service Tracker

In this video Mike Palmer-Day, Service Tracker, talks about using Pest Control Software as a way to run your entire business more efficiently.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Designing for IPM and Stewardship

In this video Shyam Lakhani, Bell Laboratories, explains their commitment to rodenticide best practices, including guidelines from CRRU.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Diseases transmitted by rodents and their parasites

In this video Alex Wade, Wade Environmental, looks into the major mechanisms of how diseases travel between humans and pests.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Evolution of Bait Boxes

In this video, Michael Sims explains why using the Bell Labs EVO Edge is an upgrade from using other bait stations.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Five Years Of Rodenticide Stewardship: What Have We Achieved

In this talk Dr Alan Buckle, Chairman, CRRU (UK), briefly reviewed the structure of the stewardship regime and its objectives.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: FUTURA VLOG - Digital and sustainable Pest Control is the PRESENT

In this video blog Futura shares its vision of what modern pest management should and could look like in 2021.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Guest Speaker Discussion Bell Sensing Technologies

A Bell Sensing discussion with guest speakers Pat Lynch and Brian Hensel.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: How rodent behaviour influences a baiting plan

In this video Sharon Hughes, BASF, covers important aspects of rodent behaviour, including neophobic behaviour, bait carriage and hoarding, social structure and odour signals.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: How to leverage value from a VLINK system

In this video Mark Ebner, Woodstream, presents a brief overview of the VLINK system with a focus on features and functions.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: How to solve your cockroach problems quickly and cost-effectively

In this video Helen Ainsworth, BASF, talks about taking a systematic and integrated approach to cockroach control in both domestic and commercial settings.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Humane Rodent Control Products

In this video, Samuel Wood from Bell Labs explains why the new EVO TUNNEL is the humane choice when it comes to trapping.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Introducing Selontra® - Our latest innovation, Cholecalciferol rodent bait

In this video Sharon Hughes, BASF, takes you through the key features and benefits of Selontra.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Keeping customers and staff safe in a pandemic

Vicki Sims, of BPCA member company Lady Bug Pest Control, talks through the challenges small pest businesses are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Mythbusters: Common pest management theories fact-checked

In this video Dr Jonathan Wade and Alex Wade gave a talk on common myths around pest control and did some debunking.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Novel Mosquito Control Techniques To Combat Mosquito Borne Infections

In this video Dr Claire Donald, University of Glasgow, talks about mosquito-borne disease, resistance, and control methods like SIT, Wolbachia and RIDL.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Pest Trending: Using data to control pests

In this video Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, provides some practical tools to help collect and use data to drive towards a better level of pest management.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Remote Rodent Monitoring and Trapping - TrapMe

In this video, Kim Lauridsen Hansen talks about remote monitoring as a new technology and how remote monitoring can benefit your business.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Sixty Years Of Anticoagulant Resistance In The UK

Dr Alan Buckle, RRAG, gives a perspective on resistance-breakers, monitoring, environmental contamination and "hybrid resistance".

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Smart Pest Management – Why digital pest management is the future

In this video Gary Nicholas, Bayer, talks about Smart Pest Management: a wireless network of high-tech trap sensors that provide 24/7 monitoring.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Terms, condition and contracts for pest management companies

In this video BEB Consulting discuss terms and conditions, and all your pest management contract questions.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Bed Bugs Tell Us How: Early Treatment And Monitoring

In this video Dr Jette Knudsen, Nattaro Labs, will focus on how bed bug behaviour and their chemical ecology inspired the development of their patented bed bug tape.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Latest In Pest Exclusion Technology

In this video Dave Colbert, Xcluder, talks about their latest pest exclusion products and how to use them.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: UK Rodenticide - Which bait to use, and when?

In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Understanding pulse baiting: save time, money and bait!

In this video Sharon Hughes, BASF, covers the advantages of pulse baiting, including less bait required per bait point, less bait placed in the environment and less bait waste.

26 February 2021

VIDEO: Pest management Codes of Best Practice explained

In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Insect identification

In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Bird control products by Edialux

In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Outfoxed! Professional fox control

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Dealing with customer complaints

In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints.

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - Fly unit catch analysis; species, scope and data reasoning

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm gives a Scotland Digital Forum presentation on catch tray analysis in fly control.

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - An introduction to Selontra

In this sponsored video, Helen Ainsworth gives a Scotland Digital Forum presentation on BASF's rodenticide product, Selontra.

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - An update on gull licensing procedures

In this video, NatureScot's Kieren Jones gives a pest management presentation on the state of bird licensing in Scotland.

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - How rodent behaviour influences a baiting plan

In this video, BASF's Sharon Hughes gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on rodent behaviour and baiting plans.

20 January 2021

VIDEO: Principles of gull control for pest professionals

In this video Natalie talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures.

17 December 2020

VIDEO: Controlling flies around food

In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling flies around food.

11 December 2020

VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Pest quiz

In this video, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental hosts a special Christmas pest management quiz.

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31 May 2022

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PestWatch: Field mice control

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.

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31 May 2022

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Accreditation standards in focus: Pest risk assessments

In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his attention to pest risk assessments.

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31 May 2022

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Reporting pest control incidents

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.

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Latest features View all news

31 May 2022

Latest news

PestWatch: Field mice control

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 more

31 May 2022

Latest news

Accreditation standards in focus: Pest risk assessments

In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his attention to pest risk assessments.

Read more

31 May 2022

Latest news

Reporting pest control incidents

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 more