12 August 2022

False widow spiders call outs on the increase, says LNPS

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.. More

30 January 2020

FAQ: Lesser black-backed and herring gull licensing

An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.. More

27 March 2020

FAQ: Pest management and Covid-19

Frequently asked questions for pest management professionals amid the Covid-19 pandemic. More

06 December 2024

FAQs BPCA Membership 2025

We reflect on the last 12 months, to explain how the work that we’ve completed and the work that we’re planning impacts and benefits BPCA members.. More

01 December 2020

Farmers urged to protect straw stocks from rodents

Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are being urged to protect already scarce straw stocks, so they last the winter.. More

03 February 2021

Fast acting Ridmus Alpha proves knock out for mice

Ridmus Alpha is the new rodenticide from BPCA member Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations.. More

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family. . More

03 October 2019

Fendona 6SC to be discontinued

Existing stocks of the insecticide Fendona 6SC will be phased out following changes in authorisations.. More

01 July 2022

Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population

As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations. . More

11 December 2019

Ficam W to be withdrawn from the market

BPCA member Bayer made the announcement following a vote from the EU Biocide commission.. More

08 January 2020

Ficam W withdrawal dates announced

BPCA member Bayer gives timeline for withdrawal of popular pesticide product.. More

19 May 2020

Ficam W: sell-out deadline for pest control product approaching

BPCA member Bayer is reminding pest professionals that the sell-out date and use-up period for insecticide Ficam W is approaching.. More

16 January 2019

Ficam® D successfully re-approved for future use… but with caveat

Bayer has announced that Ficam® D has been reapproved by HSE. However, the new label will no longer allow for the use of this pesticide outdoors. . More

25 March 2025

Fill out the TrustMark Registered Businesses survey for a chance to win

TrustMark are currently running our annual Registered Business Survey and we want BPCA members to take part.. More

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.. More

07 August 2015

Fire at PelGar hits the news

As reported by both the BBC and ITV local news Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called out to attend a fire at PelGar International Ltd. head office at 4.55am on the 5 August. The fire was quickly put out and the premises cordoned off for investigation.. More

12 January 2021

First ever ICUP webinar to be held in March

The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) is to hold its first free-of-charge on-line webinar on 9 March 2021. . More

03 August 2020

First outstanding CPD Assignment certificate

In May this year, BPCA released the first in a series of new downloadable CPD assignments, giving pest controllers the opportunity to research and write about a topic to earn valuable CPD points.. More

28 March 2019

First year success for Hereford business

A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.. More

04 August 2021

Five new document templates - perfect for client folders

BPCA has released five new pest management document templates which are now available for members to download.. More

08 August 2024

Five takeaways from the wild animal welfare conference

The Wild Animal Welfare Conference highlighted the alignment between pest management and animal welfare, emphasizing the importance of integrating humane practices into wildlife management and balancing animal welfare with public health risks.. More

21 July 2021

Five Years of Rodenticide Stewardship report published

A report of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s work covering 2016 to 2020 has been published by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. . More

16 August 2017

Fleas with bubonic plague found in parts of USA

Public health officials have confirmed that they have found fleas in Arizona, the USA that have tested positive for the bubonic plague . More

25 October 2023

Flock Off bird control innovations to feature at PestEx 2024

Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.. More

28 February 2023

Flock Off exhibiting for first time in the UK at PPC Live

Press release: The leading provider of technology-based bird control will showcase the Flock Off System, an electromagnetic bird repellent aimed at being the future of bird control. . More