24 April 2024

Defra announces key principles and dates for glue board licensing in England

Key dates for the implementation of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 have been announced by Defra. . More

28 January 2021

Defra backs birth control for grey squirrels

Defra has backed a proposal by UK Squirrel Accord to use oral contraceptives in grey squirrel control. . More

20 March 2018

Defra consultation on the implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards

Defra is seeking views on proposals for implementing the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) in the UK.. More

12 May 2021

Defra look to restrict glue traps for pest control in action plan for Animal Welfare

Today (12 May), the Government has published an action plan for animal welfare which includes the promise to support legislation to restrict the use of glue traps.. More

30 November 2023

Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024

The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England. . More

09 November 2020

Defra publishes 2021 general licences for wild bird control

Today (9 November 2020), Defra has published three new general licences for wild bird control which will come into effect in England on 1 January 2021.. More

05 January 2022

Defra publishes 2022 General Licences for bird control

Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England effective from 1 January 2022.. More

13 June 2019

Defra release three new general licences for bird control

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra. . More

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

11 March 2021

Delegates reunited in first ICUP webinar

The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first-ever ICUP webinar this week. . More

08 November 2024

Dell Black Friday deals now live

Shop the year's biggest sale and take advantage of limited time deals, alongside your BPCA member discount. . More

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale!. More

08 June 2023

Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit

BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.. More

01 March 2024

Dell's 40th anniversary - huge deals to thank loyal customers

Make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers.. More

22 February 2022

Des Bone hands over the reigns to Cleankill

Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control. . More

26 February 2020

Designed for Committee?

Leaving the Servicing Committee after almost 13 years, Jenny Humphrey spoke to us about her tenure and why she would recommend taking your place at the table.. More

11 April 2022

Details announced for PestWorld 2022 in USA

The NPMA is extending a warm invitation to all international delegates to attend PestWorld 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA this October.. More

28 October 2022

Developing your pest control skills with BPCA

BPCA’s Training and Professional Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores why continuing professional development (CPD) can be a great tool with the right attitude.. More

23 August 2019

Developments in mosquito management

Dr Claire Donald, from the University of Glasgow, gives an overview of how scientists are working to lessen the mosquito threat.. More

11 September 2023

Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?

After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.. More

09 November 2021

Digital pest control: a wild frontier

In PPC105 Daniel Schröer, Futura, looks into his crystal ball and share his thoughts on ‘digital pest control’ - will we soon all need to be IT engineers to catch a rat?. More

29 October 2015

Dip I accepted by CRRU

For anyone who wishes to purchase or use professional use rodenticides from next year, a number of existing training certificates were grandfathered by CRRU including the BPC Diploma Part 1 from 1998 - 2004.. More

26 February 2020

Discounted bespoke contracts for BPCA members

Want expert help? BEB Consultancy are offering document support to BPCA members at a discounted rate. . More

12 November 2014

Disposal of rodent carcasses and other waste

BPCA Members are well aware of the potential difficulties surrounding disposal of waste in general and rodent carcases in particular.. More

22 February 2018

Do I need pest control?

Maybe you've spotted a rat in your garden or discovered a wasp nest in your shed. Perhaps you suspect your favourite furniture is infested with biting insects. Might your company stockroom be rife with unwelcome mice? . More