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23 July 2025
Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).More
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16 March 2017
Endangered Bees: Pesticides blamed
The American rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) has made its way onto the endangered species list. . More
16 May 2017
BPCA Defends Insect Monitoring
Working alongside manufacturing and distributor members, BPCA has written to the European Commission to protest at a proposal to class attractants used in insect monitoring traps as biocides.. More
20 September 2016
Sighting of an Asian Hornet in the UK
Pest experts are warning members of the public to remain vigilant following the first sighting of an Asian Hornet in the UK. . More
05 October 2016
BPCA on radio after fire service issues wasp nest warning
Fire services covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, issued a warning this week after a DIY treatment of a Wasps nest went horribly wrong.. More
06 October 2016
UPDATE: Asian hornets nest found near Bristol
The pumpkin-sized hornet's nest was at the top of a 17m conifer found in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.. More
10 November 2016
Using refined sticky traps to meet the challenge of pesticide resistant thrips and whitefly
With more and more pests becoming resistant to pesticides, alternative control methods are being put to the test to combat flower thrip and whitefly infestations.. More