17 September 2020

Guidance on test and trace procedures for pest management companies

BPCA has released a free guidance document for pest professionals considering implementing a test and trace procedure during the Covid-19 pandemic. . More

21 April 2020

GVS talk RPE for pest professionals and Covid-19

In this guest blog, Danny Barr, one of GVS' UK RPE specialists, talked us through the work GVS has been doing and the key aspects of wearing safety masks. . More

13 March 2025

Hantavirus and the role of pest control in preventing its spread

Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.. More

16 January 2018

Have your say: Consultation on proposed enforcement for the Invasive Alien Species Regulation

Defra has opened consultation of a proposed enforcement regime for the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation in England and Wales.. More

07 July 2021

Have your say: Member summit on general licences for bird control in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency want your views on proposed amendments to 2021/22 licences for bird control. . More

06 March 2018

Haven’t registered for your Regional Forum yet?

BPCA hosts events for everyone interested in pest management all around the UK. Regional Forums are completely free to attend, so we can only think of three reasons why you haven’t registered yet... . More

15 July 2024

Hawks help to keep seats clean for Oxford United fans

PRESS RELEASE Oxford United Football Club successfully resolved a significant pigeon problem affecting fans during matches by using Harris hawks to scare and unsettle the birds.. More

06 February 2019

Health and safety at work summary statistics for Great Britain 2018 released by HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released key statistics regarding ill health and injury relating to work in the UK. . More

05 March 2019

Health and safety knowledge is power

H&S can strike fear into the most competent of business owner, phrases such as ‘Risk assessment’, policies, and health surveillance can shrink our confidence into a small puddle of stagnant uncertainty. . More

06 May 2020

Health and safety: returning to work after lockdown

BPCA technical and compliance officer Natalie Bungay takes a look at what you need to consider when you reopen your pest control business, if lockdown is lifted. . More

30 August 2018

Health, safety and compliance considerations for family-run pest control businesses

Running a family business can sometimes mean that policies and procedures may be treated as being ‘flexible’. We look at some of the challenges that a family business may face.. More

13 December 2017

Healthguard moves to larger premises to meet expansion goals

BPCA Servicing member, Healthguard Ltd, is all set to move to their new 2000 square foot unit in Lincolnshire. . More

07 September 2022

Healthy habits for pest control professionals

Michael Coates from Combat Pest Control shares his simple tips for prioritising our health, at work and in our spare time.. More

05 January 2018

Help BPCA lobby on charges for general licences

Natural England are considering charging for statutory assessment and issue of wildlife licences. BPCA has recently written to Natural England expressing our concerns about the delays in issuing licences, and the problems this creates.. More

28 January 2021

Hillbans recruit wildlife conservation zoo biologist

BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist. . More

09 September 2022

HM Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022

All at the British Pest Control Association are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. . More

07 September 2022

Hobbies in the pest control industry

Take a look at what the professional pest control community does for fun.. More

09 February 2022

Hockley eagerly awaits return of PestEx

Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March. . More

30 August 2018

Hollywood Pests: Pest control film reviews

The release of Ant-Man and the Wasp from Marvel Studios got us thinking about high profile pests on the silver screen.... More

23 August 2021

Hope is not a strategy

BPCA Chief Executive, Ian Andrew, muses on the anticipation of getting back to normal, and the importance of strategy as well as hope. . More

26 November 2020

How can pest management companies prepare as the end of the Brexit transition period looms?

We summarise what we know about the end of the brexit transition period and what’ll be different on 1 January 2021. . More

09 January 2025

How do I stop birds nesting on my property?

Bird proofing is a complex task that should always be left to trained pest professionals rather than attempted as a DIY project.. More

07 March 2018

How do you sell pest control to a farmer?

With stewardship being (very nearly) two years old, Marketing and Communications Manager Ben Massey looks at the business opportunities that have been created.. More

31 May 2022

How regulated is pest management in the UK?

PPC asked Senior Regulatory Manager Dawn Kirby from BPCA member company Rentokil to look at current regulation and speculate on what may change.. More

21 March 2025

How staff who drive for work could be putting your business at risk

In this PPC118 article, Driving for Better Business talk about the importance of safe driving for work and their free policy builder tool to help organisations.. More