08 November 2017

Selling Rodenticides? You need to register!

Suppliers of professional use rodenticides to pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers are required to register with BASIS Registration Ltd by the end of December for the new UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime Point-of-Sale audit process. Thi.... More

07 November 2017

Abate called in to save historic medieval Suffolk church

When it was found that Kettleburgh church had birds in the belfry rather than the usual bats, BPCA member company Abate was called in to prevent further catastrophic damage to the bells and building.    The Grade 1 listed, medie.... More

07 November 2017

New TAS Auditor declares his love for all things pest management

Jeff Warren has joined Trade Association Services as a new auditor. His work will involve auditing pest control companies across the United Kingdom to EN 16636: 2015 including BPCA members who want to become CEPA Certified. I’ve.... More

07 November 2017

Staff changes at Bureau Veritas

Jessica Morgan, CEPA Product Manager (UK & Ireland) and Technical Co-ordinator of Bureau Veritas will be leaving her post after three years. I have thoroughly enjoyed being so closely involved in growing the CEPA certification pro.... More

07 November 2017

Dr Matthew Davies is to become the new head of Killgerm’s tech dept

With the retirement of Professor Moray Anderson, Dr Matthew Davies is to be appointed Head of Technical Department for Manufacturing and Distributor member, Killgerm.  Matthew is also the Technical Editor for Pest Control News, leads.... More

07 November 2017

BeeWatch to launch in December

BeeWatch is an App based, alerting system that links pesticide users and beekeepers together to protect the last ‘managed’ pollinator.   The beekeeper and the pest controller are directly linked in real time.... More

07 November 2017

Outbreak of plague in Madagascar

The World Health organisation (WHO) has delivered millions of doses of antibiotics to fight the outbreak of plague, which has already claimed the lives of 33 people. The bubonic version of the plague is often spread by rodents and transm.... More

07 November 2017

More and B’More going on at PestWorld

Last month 3,000 industry professionals from all across the globe arrived in Baltimore, Maryland otherwise known as the ‘Charm City’, for PestWorld 2017. The event is the world’s largest exhibition for pest manageme.... More

07 November 2017

Will you be CEPA #400?

The list of pest management companies across Europe continues to grow and is approaching 400. Will you be the company that achieves this milestone? CEPA are waiting to publicise the lucky company, so don’t delay, contact your certi.... More

07 November 2017

Termites in the Midlands?

BPCA member, CSS Pest Services, identified a small colony, initially thought to contain up to 30 termites, during a routine inspection. After seeking confirmation from an entomologist, the termites were identified as Kalotermitidae, more.... More

07 November 2017

WIN: Do your bit to keep rodenticides in UK techs’ bags

The Pest Management Alliance (BPCA, NPTA and CIEH NPAP) has produced a short survey to assess how professional pest controllers are using rodenticides. By taking the survey, you can help us demonstrate to HSE that pest controllers are the.... More

07 November 2017

Pest Aware campaign kicks off with Great British Spring Clean

Educating end users about the value of pest control continues to be a big-ticket agenda item for BPCA. 2018 will see BPCA scale up its campaign to demonstrate the value of pest control to the wider world. This year we witnessed the.... More

02 November 2017

EDG release apprenticeship End Point Assessment for consultation

BPCA’s Employer Development Group (EDG), responsible for driving the trailblazer apprenticeship standard for professional pest management has today released the End Point Assessment for consultation with the industry. The End Poin.... More

09 October 2017

Simon Forrester to leave as BPCA Chief Executive 

After a hugely successful tenure as chief executive of the British Pest Control Association, Simon Forrester will be leaving his role with the association, in January of next year. BPCA will now be looking for a replacement to continue to dri.... More

04 October 2017

New CRRU study monitors UK barn owl breeding

A new Barn Owl Monitoring Study (BOMS) has been published as part of the surveillance being carried out by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The study tracks barn owl breeding success across five areas of the UK for a minimum of three ye.... More

04 October 2017

All employers have automatic enrolment duties – don’t ignore it. It’s the law

To date, more than 8.5 million people have been automatically enrolled in a workplace pension by nearly 800,000 employers. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) recently published their annual commentary and analysis report, which shows that more t.... More

04 October 2017

CEPA Surgery assists Local Authority and sole trader

After the North West Regional Forum, BPCA members Trafford Council and Pest in Peace got to attend one of six BPCA CEPA Surgeries that are being held this year. CEPA surgeries are designed for BPCA members that currently hold CEPA Certified&r.... More

04 October 2017

Confirmed: Asian Hornets in Devon

An invasive species of hornet has been sighted at an apiary in Devon. The Asian hornet is said to pose a very real threat to our native species of bees and is already common across Europe. We reported last year that the Hornet had it&rsq.... More

04 October 2017

"Be Protected. Professionally." campaign launched

BPCA asks end-users is your pest control contractor "fit for the fight?" in a new campaign to highlight member professionalism.  The campaign is a part of BPCA's commitment to spread the word that all Servicing Members are now indep.... More

04 October 2017

Wanted: Media-savvy pest management companies

BPCA is looking to get a list of members together who are interested in being interviewed by the biggest news outlets in the UK. We’re regularly asked by news organisations to provide comments from professional pest controllers ab.... More

03 October 2017

Howard Taffs selected as new Servicing Committee Chair

The BPCA Servicing Committee has selected Howard Taffs, Managing Director of Good Riddance Pest Control as the new Chair. He replaces Philip Halpin, who has stepped down to focus on his new role as one of the two Vice Presidents of the Execut.... More

02 October 2017

Whistleblower process introduced for rodenticide point-of-sale breaches by CRRU

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has produced a reporting process for anyone that suspects a breach of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime point-of-sale checks.  Under the scheme, pest controllers, farmer.... More

19 September 2017

BPMAs to return in 2019

Following the success of the inaugural British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs), it has now been confirmed that the process will run every other year in line with PestEx. The BPMAs were launched in Autumn 2016 and concluded with a ceremony.... More

19 September 2017

Are you attending PestWorld 2017?

If you’re making the trip to Baltimore in October, please let us know. We can put you in touch with other UK pest control companies and suppliers attending the event – always good to have contact with a few fellow members while you&rsq.... More

19 September 2017

LDC invests in Pelsis Group

BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member, Pelsis, have announced the investment in Pelsis Holding (UK) Ltd, by LDC, the UK’s most active mid-market private equity investor on Friday 25 August 2017.  Pelsis Holding (UK) Lt.... More

19 September 2017

Important Label and Use Changes for Aluminium Phosphide Products

The Register of Accredited Metallic Phosphide Standards in the United Kingdom (RAMPS UK) has issued label and use changes for Aluminium Phosphide products. RAMPS UK point out that over the past few years the regulatory framework for pes.... More

19 September 2017

BPCA lobbies ECHA on Cholecalciferol

BPCA has submitted a statement to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in response to their public consultation on Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). BPCA’s Simon Forrester said of the submission, “we need to keep every tool available.... More

19 September 2017

PPC88 out now

BPCA's quarterly industry magazine, Professional Pest Controller (PPC) is out now. Issue 88 (September 2017) is full to the brim of pest and business news and features.  PPC is created for our members, pest control professionals and.... More

13 September 2017

Engagement? Mission: possible.

President foreword | PPC88 September 2017 New BPCA President Tom Holmes introduces himself and his perspectives on our industry and association... Before we begin with the traditional foreword, I thought it would be worthwhile givin.... More

13 September 2017

“I don’t need to join BPCA – I just need a badge.”

Chief Exec viewpoint | PPC88 September 2017 Since our work on the pheromone issue, where alongside our members and their clients we managed to stave off an attack on their viability as a product, we have also worked to keep a range of ro.... More

13 September 2017

BPCA Servicing Membership process – bring your company into membership

Feature membership benefits | PPC88 September 2017 Joining BPCA as a full Servicing Member can be an enormous benefit for you and your company, but changes to criteria, new audits and subscription fees may seem a little daunting. PPC ask.... More

13 September 2017

Shout it from the rooftops

Feature promoting standards | PPC88 September 2017 With the first wave of independent audits to the British Standard have been completed. We ask Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA Technical Manager, “What comes next?" Speed view P.... More

13 September 2017

Your new (digital) home

Feature promotion | PPC88 September 2017 Moving home is always scary, especially when you share it with 600+ members. A website is more than a digital presence – it’s the interconnected home of a membership organisation, its.... More

13 September 2017

The future started yesterday: Barcelona Pest Control Innovation Forum

In late May Simon Forrester attended the second Barcelona Pest Control Innovation Forum, organised by ADEPAP, the Catalonian Pest Management Association. Feature where we've been | PPC88 September 2017 Speed view Technology i.... More

13 September 2017

Review: BPCA National Survey and the media

Feature promotion | PPC88 September 2017 Earlier this year (on World Pest Day) we published our National Survey of local authorities as part of the worldwide campaign aimed to penetrate mainstream media, raising awareness of pest c.... More

13 September 2017

Today’s youth, tomorrow’s pest techs!

Feature meet the member| PPC88 September 2017 Complete Pest Control Services is a family-run business based on the border between North Wales and Cheshire. With a commitment to high standards and professionalism, Complete Pest Cont.... More

13 September 2017

Apprenticeships update

Feature training | PPC88 September 2017 BPCA announced earlier this year that it’s Pest Control Employer Development Group (EDG) had produced the Pest Control Technician Apprenticeship Standard ready for submission to the Trailblaz.... More

13 September 2017

Level 2 qualified at 18!

Feature training | PPC88 September 2017 Lewis Westlake, from Servicing Member company Acute Pest Control, has passed his Level 2 Award in Pest Management qualification at the tender age of only 18 years old. Lewis had always wanted t.... More

13 September 2017

The Brit in Brussels

Feature sector news | PPC88 September 2017 Henry Mott has served as BPCA President and still actively runs a pest management company here in the UK. Now he’s taken his seat at the top of the table for the Confederation of European.... More

13 September 2017

Macro-scale eradication; the only way to be sure?

Feature pests| PPC88 September 2017 Simon Forrester investigates whether or not complete eradication of a species is the only way to preserve public health, and the hidden impacts of wiping out a pest organism. Speed view The.... More

13 September 2017

Cereals 2017: wake up to fumigation

Feature where we've been | PPC88 September 2017 Following a request from the Fumigation and Controlled Environments (FaCE) Forum, BPCA travelled to the village of Boothby Graffoe to take a stand at the technical agricultural event Cereal.... More

13 September 2017

Rats underfoot; drainage engineer or pest control technician?

Feature pest control crossover | PPC88 September 2017 What do you do when you suspect a rodent’s route of entry is from a flaw in the inaccessible pipes beneath your feet? We asked drainage expert, Mick Grant from BPCA Associate Me.... More

13 September 2017

Apptastic! Smarter pest control at your fingertips

Feature technology | PPC88 September 2017 The digital software arms race has never been so competitive. For smaller companies, choosing the right application to help drive that bottom line up can be a challenging activity to undertake. B.... More

13 September 2017

Pests on holiday

Feature pest control | PPC88 September 2017 Do you struggle to leave work at home when you go away on holiday? Rather be doing a bit of pest management than topping up the tan? No, we don’t either. Regardless, we press o.... More

13 September 2017

Skunk hits the senses in Surrey

A professional pest controller had to do a double take - and take a deep breath - after coming face-to-face with a skunk in Surrey. Paul Nugent of North Downs Pest Control, a Probationary Member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).... More

13 September 2017

Ask the Technical Team September 2017

Feature technical | PPC88 September 2017 Being the leading association for pest management in the UK means that you get a lot of professional pest control questions piling up in your inbox. When you’re a BPCA member you can ge.... More

13 September 2017

ICUP: warm reception boosts urban pests

Feature where we've been | PPC88 September 2017 The ninth incarnation of ICUP took place at Aston University in Birmingham in July. Held every three years, the 2017 edition attracted a worldwide delegation of academics as well as many pe.... More

13 September 2017

A site survey for sore eyes: external urban pest control

Feature pest control | PPC88 September 2017 What happens when your survey shows evidence of rats, badgers, deer, foxes and even slowworms? Consultant Member, Urban Wildlife, sees some of the more challenging pest control problems co.... More

13 September 2017

That’s newts to me

Feature pest control | PPC88 September 2017 Jonathan Walker from BPCA Member company, Eradipest, expected a straightforward rodent problem. However, his site survey revealed that rats weren’t the only species that had made themselv.... More

13 September 2017

Pestwatch

Feature technical | PPC88 September 2017 Tips and tricks from the BPCA technical team to see you through the last bit of the year’s pest problems. CLUSTER FLIES In Autumn, cluster flies (Pollina rudis) congregate in lar.... More