Case Study: Selontra® outcompetes established food source to eliminate major rat infestation Brendan Ryan shares his experience using Selontra® to tackle a severe rat infestation at a national museum with thousands of visitors each day. High infestation: More than 50 rats present around a busy waste compound Previous baiting programme had failed, with no recorded…
Celebrating the UK’s Professional Pest Control Industry After a record number of entries, the judging panel has deliberated and it’s now all systems go for this year’s National Pest Awards, says Simon King, editor of Pest magazine. The countdown is on to this year’s National Pest Awards, following yet another record-breaking year for entries. I…
Cyber Security – A Small Business Guide We have heard from members that you are seeing an increased number of SPAM emails/ Phishing attacks offering to sell data, so we thought we would share with you some advice that has been produced to help small businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. The…
BASIS PROMPT Members: Have You Seen the Recent Email from BASIS? If you hold BASIS PROMPT membership, please check your inbox for a recent communication from BASIS regarding the upcoming Autumn 2026 renewal period. The email contains important information about preparing for renewal, including reminders to: Log all eligible CPD activities against your account Review…
CSCS Cards for Pest Controllers: A Step-by-Step Guide We’ve seen a rise in enquiries from members about obtaining a CSCS card for pest control work. To help clarify the process, we’ve been in touch with Jasmine Johnson, Certification and Scheme Officer at BALI, who has provided the following handy guide. If you or your team…
Taking on a new technician Employing your first technician as you can’t keep on top of the amount of work you have coming in is a big move, all that profit that you used to pocket simply isn’t going to be there anymore. It’s a major decision that needs careful thought as it involves considerably…