21 February 2023

Japanese adventure: Pest Summit 2022

PPC110 - Buisness A limited number of European delegates braved the onerous Japanese Covid-19 travel restrictions and made their way to FAOPMA Pest Summit 2022 held in Kyoto, Japan. The event was organised by the Japan Pest Control Ass.... More

21 February 2023

Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

PPC110 | Member benefit Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and helps you understand how it works for your business. Are you aware of a new member benefit – a free SSIP assessment.... More

21 February 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: my first year as a pest controller

PPC110 | Your Association Jonathan Ely is the Director of Three Counties Pest Control, based in Devon, England. Jon set up Three Counties and joined BPCA membership in 2021. Here he talks about his experiences as a new pest control busines.... More

21 February 2023

Pest control treatment reports: tips and templates to get you started

PPC110 | Your Association Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! Is it all really necessary? BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay is here to give you some great reasons to fill in and file those reports.  Sometimes w.... More

21 February 2023

BPCA Annual Report 2022

PPC110 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022. Another challenging year to be sure, but BPCA coped admirably. February ■ BPCA Registered was independently verified by the.... More

21 February 2023

President's Report: Challenges and progress

PPC110 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA. At BPCA, we’re working hard to deliver on t.... More

21 February 2023

BPCA Committee Reports 2022

PPC110 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.  Servicing committee report: Members supporting members "We’re al.... More

21 February 2023

BPCA Treasurer’s report 2022

PPC110 | Annual report Treasurer’s report: A good year and strong sales in digital 2022 was a good year. The Association’s revenue and net surplus were above plan and largely explained by the performance of PestEx, which.... More

21 February 2023

BPCA Board - They work for you

PPC110 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.  The Board’s emphasis is on strate.... More

21 February 2023

INFOGRAPHIC: 2022 in numbers

PPC 110 | Annual report Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report. . More

21 February 2023

PPC Live 2023 show guide out now

PPC 110 | Events  DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE   REGISTER NOW PPC Live is heading back to Yorkshire Welcome to the PPC Live show guide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the biggest pest event of the year. On 22 M.... More

20 February 2023

Industry mourns the passing of John Hope

In memoriam BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope. John worked in the industry for over 30 years, and recently set up ACT; his auditing, consultancy and train.... More

17 February 2023

New Metex rat blocker hits the market in time for PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Metex launch a new rat blocker, just in time for you to come check it out at PPC Live.  The Nordisk TX11 is one of the world-leading industrial rat bloc.... More

15 February 2023

Laser Industrie to showcase spraying products at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. A Laser Industrie spokesperson said, "We're.... More

07 February 2023

New member benefit: Life, vehicle and more insurance products from Stubben Edge (Risk)

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector. With your BPCA membership, you can.... More

06 February 2023

PestWorld 2023 to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld once again this year, held and organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Save the date When: 17-20 October 2023 Where: Hawaii Convent.... More

03 February 2023

UPDATED | Ficam D to be withdrawn from the market in 2024

UPDATE: Withdrawal dates for Ficam D announced Phase-out dates for Bendiocarb, the active ingredient in Ficam D, have now been confirmed by the HSE. The dates will be applied from the expiry date of the active substance from 31 Januar.... More

03 February 2023

IPS appoints Wirral man to key operational role

PRESS RELEASE International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire. Ian, from Wirral, reports to Operations Manager Neil Street and is involved i.... More

30 January 2023

BASF launches new monitoring paste

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced. Monitoring Paste is a non-toxic soft block formulati.... More

25 January 2023

VIDEO: Bee removal basics for pest professionals

CPD VIDEO In recent years we have seen bee removal become a much more popular option for pest professionals and their clients across the UK. During this video, John will explore: • Basic bee biology • Bee colony and nes.... More

25 January 2023

Alex Ashmore appointed as CEO of Pelsis Group

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.   Alex brings a wealth of global leadership experience with a proven track.... More

25 January 2023

Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA

REGULATION  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations. Anticoagulant rodenticides are authorised on the understanding.... More

24 January 2023

New dedicated proofing service is paying dividends, says LNPS

PRESS RELEASE A new ‘proofing’ service is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice. London Network for Pest Solutions has a contract with a local authority to deliver pest control..... More

23 January 2023

Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body

PESTAWARE Householders are being urged to weigh up the cost of cutting corners on pest control this winter. During wintry weather, rats will begin to seek food and shelter indoors, posing a risk to businesses - but a greater risk.... More

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, has once again expanded its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Failsworth, Manchester. Pestproof was est.... More

16 January 2023

New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

MEMBER BENEFIT Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.  BPCA member companies now have access to: A monthly prize draw BPCA members are automatically entered int.... More

09 January 2023

Patented pest management products now available direct from IPS

PRESS RELEASE In 2023, International Pheromone Systems (IPS) is taking a new pathway in the distribution of the company’s flagship products. It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac b.... More

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

PRESS RELEASE Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK, including 2021 and 2022 data. The report includes details on hybrid resistance (.... More

06 January 2023

Best Pest Pic competition returns for PPC Live 2023

BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do is tweet your image to @brit.... More

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member. 1env’s now supply a wide range of high.... More

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to give members discounts on car and van maintenance needs. BPCA members get 4% off Kwik Fit Club, a subscription service that helps take the hassle out of vehicle maintenance. .... More

23 December 2022

Pest Solutions rolls out successful business rebrand

PRESS RELEASE This year Scotland-based BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business.  Managing Director, Chris Cagienard, said: "Everyone in our team is w.... More

21 December 2022

Guest blog: Don't let pests spoil your Christmas!

PESTAWARE The festive season is upon us and while we're drinking mulled wine or wrapping presents, the last thing we're thinking about is the possibility of letting pests into our grotto, right?  Well that doesn't mean you can't a.... More

13 December 2022

Welsh general licences for bird control unchanged for 2023

National Resources Wales (NRW) has published the new 2023 General Licences for bird control. The 2023 licences remain unchanged from those published in July 2022 following the outcome of NRW's Wild Bird Review.   Key documen.... More

12 December 2022

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators Plc win compliance award

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award under ‘Emerging Listed Entities’ category for its very first published Annual Report at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at S.... More

12 December 2022

Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU

STEWARDSHIP New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice. According to CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle, these i.... More

09 December 2022

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

MEMBER BENEFIT Use the same amazing print service as PPC magazine. Members can take advantage of BPCA’s relationship with Stirland Paterson by getting 10% off all your print requirements. Stirland Paterson can help pest man.... More

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease

CPD VIDEO A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans.  Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direc.... More

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests

CPD VIDEO In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in p.... More

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Not just a lamp in a box - why LED insect light traps are the future

CPD VIDEO In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest ma.... More

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | The wonderful world of rats

CPD VIDEO In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats! The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can le.... More

01 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Role of the regulators: what does pest control product assessment involve?

CPD VIDEO In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone.... More

24 November 2022

LNPS sponsors East London youth motorcycle display team

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps.  LNPS is funding the purchase of 36 special open-faced helmets that are vital for the.... More

24 November 2022

Dr Sam Jones to share pest monitoring expertise at BPCA webinar

PRESS RELEASE International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum on Tuesday 29 November. The title of Dr Jones’ talk is &lsquo.... More

22 November 2022

BPCA gives evidence to Welsh Select Committee on glue boards

LOBBYING: PROTECTING OUR TOOLKIT British Pest Control Association represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee earlier this month.  The hearing took place on November.... More

22 November 2022

Industry visits Japan for Pest Summit 2022

PRESS RELEASE The international pest management community once again had the opportunity to gather for three busy days, but this time the venue was Japan for Pest Summit 2022. The event, organized by the Federation of Asian and Oceania.... More

18 November 2022

New treatment report templates for BPCA members

MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS A brand new report template for rodent treatments, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required). An updated version of a general treatment r.... More

17 November 2022

Autumn 2022 budget statement: what does it mean for pest controllers?

Finances and economy The UK is now officially in recession as Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Autumn budget in Parliament today (17 Nov 22). There he announced a new set of tax rises and austerity policies.  What does this mean for pest.... More

17 November 2022

New member benefit: Discounted training and free support from Veritas Pest Consultancy

MEMBERSHIP BPCA member company, Veritas Pest Consultancy is offering discounted in-person training exclusively for members. Get 10% off Veritas in-person training and claim a free 30-minute consultation for your professional pest contr.... More

15 November 2022

Marked increase in illegal rodenticide use threatens future availability, says CRRU

WILDLIFE CRIME A sudden and marked increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents that involve the powerful rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by the government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS). Some invo.... More