27 April 2017

PestEx 2017 Video released: Did you make the final cut?

The short PestEx 2017 video review presents comments and footage from the largest ever pest control exhibition in the UK. I'm really impressed by the number and variety of people that have been here, and essentially the quality of the sta.... More

24 April 2017

Photography wanted - pest management in action!

In our search for new stock photography, we are looking for a handful of membership companies who will allow our photography team to join their technicians for an hour or two and take some photo's of Pest Control in action. And before you ask.... More

24 April 2017

British Pest Management Awards video out now

BPCA's 75th Anniversary Dinner that also incorporated the inaugural British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs) ceremony has also been captured on video. The video includes shots of the evening reception at Canary Wharf's East Wintergarden and&nbs.... More

24 April 2017

Sub-contracting - how often do you check that your sub-contractors are still in membership?

Each year, there will be some companies who choose to no longer be a member of BPCA or those who are removed from membership as they no longer meet the membership criteria. One of the criteria for servicing membership states... "The business.... More

21 April 2017

CEPA bolt-ons start in Swansea

Starting in South Wales on 25 May we will be offering an optional ‘bolt on’ two-hour surgery for existing CEPA Certified® companies, and servicing companies interested in adopting the certification at a selection of Regio.... More

21 April 2017

WIN: Work in Pest Control? Your opinion counts!

Yes - it’s important for us to understand the needs of our company members, but it’s equally as important for us to understand the needs of their staff and other professionals working in the pest control industry. What is the survey.... More

28 March 2017

BPMA Award winners announced at BPCA 75th Anniversary Dinner

Presented at the glitzy East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf at BPCA's 75th Anniversary dinner, Wednesday 22 March saw the inaugural British Pest Management Awards take place. Presented at the glitzy East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf at BPCA's 75th Anniv.... More

28 March 2017

PestEx 2017: The biggest gathering of pest management professionals in the UK – ever

PestEx 2017 was such a well-attended gathering of the sector that we can say with confidence - there have never been so many people committed to public health pest control under one roof in the UK. Back in 2015, PestEx saw 2,209 people walk t.... More

16 March 2017

Two Neils are better than one

Lancashire based Harvey Environmental Services has made two new appointments as the company continues to grow and take on new clients. Neil Melling joins the company with fantastic industry experience and will be a great asset to the firm and.... More

15 March 2017

Servicing Membership Criteria are Changing!

The 12-months trading prerequisite for servicing membership has officially been scrapped as of 1 January 2017. We caught up with BPCA Membership Officer, Rachel Eyre, to find what these changes mean for future and current Servicing Members. Fir.... More

15 March 2017

The New BPCA Certificate of Pest Control Compliance is awarded to café

Targeted at commercial clients, the editable document demonstrates due diligence to customer safety and features the contact details of the servicing pest control company, with reference to their BPCA membership. 26 years ago Alistair's Caf&e.... More

02 March 2017

PPC86: The PestEx Edition OUT NOW

Professional Pest Controller (PPC) magazine is the premier quarterly magazine for the pest management industry. What's in PPC86 PPC86 is packed with articles and news all about BPCA and the pest control sector. Whether you want to top up y.... More

24 February 2017

Contract Sharing Network to launch in place of National Survey as part of PestEx 2017 seminar schedule

BPCA's Servicing Committee has recently approved a new initiative, the Contract Sharing Network. The network will be launched at PestEx with a seminar presentation from Ben Massey, BPCA Marketing and Communications Manager. The presentation &.... More

23 February 2017

New draft of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard available for comment

BPCA announced a few weeks ago that it's Pest Control Employer Development Group (EDG) had produced the Pest Control Technician Apprenticeship Standards ready for submission for approval. Based on the feedback, a new draft has been created and i.... More

17 February 2017

New Terms and Conditions for EN 16636 audits

Cancellations will incur a standard administration charge of £95.00 plus VAT to reschedule the audit. Cancellations made with less than two weeks' notice may be subject to the full audit price of £500 plus VAT when rescheduled. .... More

27 January 2017

Extension: fumigation qualifications can still be updated in 2017

In 2016 CRD advised that to remain in line with the November 2015 changes to the Plant Protection Directive, anyone who carries out invertebrate fumigation activities would need to update their existing BPCA Diploma and Module Certificates to the.... More

27 January 2017

Asked to supply rodenticides? Beware!

Just as in the past you may have been asked to buy cigarettes or alcohol for someone younger who has “forgotten their ID”, some pest controllers are reporting they are being asked to supply professional use rodenticides to their custom.... More

27 January 2017

Revised glueboard code launched

Last month saw the re-launch of the Pest Management Alliance Code of Best Practice for the Humane Use of Rodent Glueboards. The Code has been revisited by BPCA and its fellow Alliance members, plus Natural England, DEFRA and the Government's A.... More

27 January 2017

Where we’ve been: November-January 2016-2017

The BPCA staff team have been out and about representing you and your interests at events around the world. Chemical Watch All the way back in November, we sent Technical Manager, Dee Ward-Thompson off to Vienna for Chemical Watch’.... More

27 January 2017

BASIS survey launched for PestEx

Members of BASIS PROMPT are to be canvassed for their views in the first survey of its kind. The professional register is out to expand its role and increase its influence within the pest control sector as part of a move to deliver maximum va.... More

23 December 2016

[UPDATE] On the twelfth day of Christmas BPCA gave to me...

All of the donated food items for the BPCA "reverse advent calendar" are now in and will be donated to a local food bank at the end of the week. With food bank usage in the UK on the increase, the staff team wanted to support people who might not.... More

13 December 2016

Extension: Fumigation Diplomas can still be Updated in 2017!

Back in May, we warned that all Fumigators would have to update their qualifications to the new RSPH qualification - before the end of 2016. We can now confirm the deadline for the qualification top up has been extended into 2018! Back in Nov.... More

24 November 2016

Chief exec Simon lands national award

Simon Forrester, the leader of the British Pest Control Association, has been named chief executive of the year in a national initiative. The 47-year-old scooped the highest-profile category at the UK Association Awards, which aims to rewar.... More

24 November 2016

LODI primary sponsor for BPCA 75th Anniversary Dinner

BPCA is happy to announce our primary sponsor for the British Pest Control 75th Anniversary Dinner will be Manufacturing and Distribution Members LODI. The 75th anniversary dinner celebrates BPCA being at the forefront of the pest control i.... More

10 November 2016

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas BPCA gave to me…

As part of the BPCA's ongoing commitment to community projects, the staff team has decided they're going to run a reverse advent calendar "pass it on" charity event. Instead of having a morsel of chocolate with our breakfast every day in th.... More