Pest magazine

The printed magazine, Pest, is published every two months. The print format allows us to get behind the news and provide analysis and interpretation, as well as in-depth technical and business features.

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	07 December 2011 Issue 18 November & December 2011
	As another year draws to an end, our industry seems in pretty good heart, despite the general fincncial gloom. In ths issue we bring you reports from PestTech and PestWorld, where there was penty of enthusiasm on both sides of the pond. There's also an article on the global pest control market and the positive impact of an increasingly affluent world population, prepared to pay for a bug-free environment. Plus, closer to home, news of good progress on RAMPS (UK) and the CEN project. Read on...
	05 October 2011 Issue 17 September & October 2011
	As the autumn rodent control season begins we look at the opportunities for pest control contracts on farm and at the importance of being Widlife Aware, especially in rural situations. Continuing this 'green' theme the feature on pesticide-free pest control asks whether the industry is gullty of reaching for the insecticide can or bait tub a little too quickly. And, as PestTech approaches, we also bring you details of the programe and exhibitors to help you plan your visit. Read on...
	20 July 2011 Issue 16 July & August 2011
	In our packed summer issue we bring you a round-up of the latest bedbug developments, including a 'warts and all review' by Aussie expert Stephen Doggett, who has a reputation for 'telling it how it is'. We also investigate what's been going on behind the scenes with pest control planning for the 2012 London Olympics, whilst industry leader, Jonathan Peck, predicts what the future may hold for the European pest management sector. Read on...
	27 May 2011 Issue 15 May & June 2011
	Well who'd have thought it? Rodent control work remains the mainstay for pest controllers whether they are self-employed, in a private pest control company or working in a local authority pest control unit. We feature the findings from the first ever National UK Pest Management Survey. There's plenty of other news too including a report from PestEx, a major feature on training opportunities and a techncial review of fly control on farm....
	21 March 2011 Issue 14 March & April 2011
	Spring is in the air and changes are afoot. The government spending review is biting leaving a number of casualties in its wake. Change brings oportunity too and, for many private servicing companies, the loss of council-run units opens new doors. Happily, despite the uncertainty, there will be plenty to see at PestEx. As out five page preview shows there is no shortage of new exhibuitors keen to sell their wares.
	11 February 2011 Issue 13 January & February 2011
	What's in store for 2011? Whilst it promises to be another action-packed year, there is currently an air of uncertainty hanging over the whole economy, our world of pest control included. We extend our thoughts to all those in local authorities who may be feeling unsettled and to all pest contol contractors who have had contracts cancelled. Whatever happens, remember there will always be a demand for professional pest control services.
	12 December 2010 Issue 12 November & December 2011
	Another year has flown by. And what a year. Producing Pest publications has taken over our lives - but we love it! And if our survey is to be believed then you, our readers, love it too! A big thank you to all who responded to the online survey. A further thank you to everyonewho took part in the first Pest Best Product of the Year Award and congratulations to Barrettine who came first in the reader vote with Romax CP. For these stories and more read on...
	11 October 2010 Issue 11 September & October 2010
	Whilst it can be difficult to 'think positively' when your livelihood is under threat, it is true that most threats are opportunities. To turn a threat into a positive outcome requires imagination and innovation. Fortunately that's something which this industry has plenty of. Read on...
	09 August 2010 Issue 10 July & August 2010
	One big theme emerges in this issue. It's a well trodden path - professionalism, or the lack of it! There's a feature on pest control on TV which also touches on the dreadful practice uncovered by BBC's Rogue Traders. Then there's news of a new qualification for grain store advisers and a widlife focus, including our front page story on urban foxes... read on.
	11 June 2010 Issue 9 May & June 2010
	With PM David Cameron warning the country to be ready for big cuts in public spending, in Issue 9 we look at how some councils are already tackling the challenge of providing an ever more cost-effective service. We also cover summer pests including fruit flies, wasps and feral bees and an evaluation of EFKs and much more...
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