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Ficam W to be withdrawn from the market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

30 April 2020

Floods! Work study and opportunities for pest professionals

BPCA member, Killgerm, has produced a handy guide for pest management companies looking to help out with the effects of flooding problems.. More

17 February 2022

Fly catch analysis and rodent activity templates now available in member library

With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members. . More

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

07 August 2024

Flying & crawling insect control with Barrettine

Highly effective broad spectrum insect control, fast knockdown insect control for sensitive areas.. More

23 August 2019

Flying insects in hospitals carry 'superbug' germs

A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.. More

07 December 2018

Fly's eye view: Sleeping sickness control

Dr Roger Santer is looking through the eyes of a tsetse fly to ascertain how they see colour. The research will inform the effective trapping of these blood-feeding insects and help to control the spread of a deadly tropical disease in Africa. . More

16 May 2024

Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation

PRESS RELEASE: BPCA says that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public health and vulnerable members of society.. More

20 June 2017

Former BPCA Executive Director, Board and Servicing Committee member elected as Life Member

Richard Strand, who was Executive Director for 18 years received life membership of the Association at the 2017 AGM in Leicestershire today.. More