31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.. More

20 January 2022

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes committee stage without amendment

Although two hours were scheduled for the meeting, it took only 45 minutes for MPs to decide to pass the Bill through its Committee stage without amendment.. More

27 April 2022

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes third and final reading in England

The Bill to restrict glue trap use in England has passed its third and final reading in the House of Lords unopposed and with no amendments. . More

28 April 2022

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill receives Royal Assent - what does this mean for pest management?

New legislation restricting glue trap use in England became law after receiving the go-ahead from the monarch, alongside several other animal health and welfare bills. . More

22 February 2023

Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK

In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.. More

03 August 2020

Going digital: The future of BPCA forums

When Covid-19 hit the UK, it quickly became a case of ‘adapt or die’ for many businesses. BPCA was not immune to this and two of our biggest activities were interrupted: training and events. . More

20 October 2020

Going, Glowing, Gone – Syngenta release new Talon Glow

BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.. More

20 May 2025

Golden ticket competition winners tour BASF’s Widnes factory

Press release: A group of pest controllers were treated to a rare tour around BASF's factory near Liverpool, following a recent competition. . More

25 February 2021

Google Local Service Ads

In this PPC102 article, local search specialist, Known Locally, explains the latest way to boost online presence for your pest management business.. More

08 September 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels. More

27 August 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads.. More

25 February 2021

Google My Business: Promote your pest control company for free

In this article, Which? Trusted Traders share their insights on the Google tool that helps you find and generate leads for your pest control business.. More

29 October 2025

Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.. More

08 September 2025

Government reshuffle: BPCA welcomes new ministers and invites collaboration with pest management community

On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. . More

14 April 2021

Grain store pest protection webinar - register now!

BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection. . More

01 July 2022

Grand opening of Chichester PestFix storefront a success

Press release: With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront in Chichester, West Sussex.. More

23 February 2018

Green pest control - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

When selecting a pest control contract, care should be given to specify a contractor that can prevent pests rather than cure their effects and can do this using the minimum of chemicals. . More

12 May 2021

Greener isn't always better: non-chemical alternatives for rodent control

BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew investigates NoCheRo, an initiative of the German Environment Agency that effectively wants to ban chemical control methods for rodents. . More

11 September 2018

Grey is the new Black

The grey squirrel, here in Britain and Europe, is classed as an Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and as such is recognised as being in the top worst 100 such species in the world.. More

27 November 2023

Grey's anatomy: The modern grey squirrel dilemma

In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.. More

11 October 2016

Ground Control Ltd win the Queen’s Award for Innovation

Big congratulations to BPCA members, Ground Control Ltd, for winning the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: innovation 2016.. More

12 June 2025

Gruesome or necessary? Should you post dead pests on social media?

In PPC119, Stuart Blair and Kelly Farrant took opposing views on a controversial topic: whether pest management companies should post graphic images on social media.. More

26 February 2020

Guess Whose Poo

Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.. More

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control. . More

17 November 2020

Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed

In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees. . More