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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.. More
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03 February 2021
HSE issues advice on Covid-19 disinfection services and warns of legal consequences
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance on disinfecting using fog and mist during the Covid pandemic.. More
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03 February 2021
Reminder: Report illegal pesticide sales when you spot them online
BPCA's guidance document will help you to report illegal activity to us when you see it.. More
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28 January 2021
Killgerm launches FREE rodent glue board training
BPCA member Killgerm added a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on best practice use of rodent glue boards. . More
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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.
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20 January 2021
Rodenticide Resistance Action Group updates guidance
New papers from RRAG on resistance in both Norway Rat and House Mouse are available for pest management professionals to download now.. More
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19 January 2021
Welsh general licences for bird control 'lawful'
A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice. . More
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19 January 2021
New gull licensing screening process from Natural England
In light of talks with BPCA, Natural England has updated their process to improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control.. More
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18 January 2021
Bayer tackles mental health with charity collaboration
BPCA member Bayer is taking steps to support the industry, following our survey that showed 44% of pest controllers felt Covid-19 had affected their mental health.. More
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13 January 2021
Brexit: Post-transition readiness for businesses
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released advice for businesses on the new rules. . More
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13 January 2021
Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests for asymptomatic key workers
In an effort to overcome the pandemic, the UK government has announced free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for people without coronavirus symptoms. . More
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12 January 2021
Fly control essential for food businesses, says Rentokil
BPCA member company Rentokil has highlighted the dangers of fly infestations in food environments, and the harm this can cause to businesses.. More
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12 January 2021
CIEH appoints new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has confirmed that Dr Phil James will join in January 2021 as its new chief executive.. More
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12 January 2021
When will pest professionals get vaccinated against Covid-19?
With the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines.. More
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05 January 2021
2021 Covid-19 lockdowns: what do pest professionals need to know?
With new Coronavirus lockdown restrictions announced, we take a moment to highlight some of BPCA’s Covid-19 guidance for pest professionals and answer your top questions.. More
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17 December 2020
Defra releases final 2021 General Licences for bird control
Defra has published its final versions of the 2021 General Licences for wild bird control.. More
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14 December 2020
Licences for bird control - where are we now?
BPCA take a look at updates from England, Scotland and Wales on the state of licences for bird control and what pest management professionals can expect next.. More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Natural England update
In this video, Natural England's David Brown gives a Digital Forum 6 pest management presentation on the future of bird licensing in the UK.
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - Future of Insecticide
In this video, Jim Kirk from Deadline Products gives a presentation on the changing face of insecticide products. . More
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11 December 2020
VIDEO: Digital Forum 6 - CRRU update
In this video, CRRU's Dr Alan Buckle gives a presentation on the rodenticide stewardship scheme and what lies ahead.. More
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09 December 2020
New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance, says CRRU
Barn owl breeding success in 2019 was four percent higher than the preceding four-year average, according to a new report from the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. . More
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07 December 2020
New BPCA Codes of Best Practice on bed bugs, birds and reporting released
A brand new set of Codes of Best Practice are now available, outlining the responsibilities and procedures that BPCA members are expected to adhere to.. More
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27 November 2020
The risk of zoonotic disease in pest control environments
Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up a nasty zoonotic disease. It’s up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and our clients’ clients from the diseases pest species can transmit.. More
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26 November 2020
Meet the member: It’s a dog’s life with Cape SPC
CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs.. More
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17 November 2020
Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed
In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees. . More