20 May 2024

Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites.. More

26 June 2024

Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals nationwide gathered at Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for a comprehensive training day hosted by BASF and Killgerm Chemicals, featuring practical workshops and expert demonstrations.. More

02 February 2018

Pest controllers updated about rodenticide resistance concerns

A new study by Reading University has identified "the massive extent of L120Q resistance across the whole of central southern England." Co-author Dr Colin Prescott explains that L120Q is the most severe form of rodenticide resistance identified to date, effective against first generation anticoagulants and one or more second generation.. More

18 December 2023

Pest experts offer advice in wake of bed bug scam arrests

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is encouraging householders to consult a pest professional if they are worried about a possible infestation amidst recent news.. More

01 November 2022

Pest in politics: Autumn 2022

Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. . More

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.. More

23 January 2020

Pest magazine sold to Lewis Business Media

Pest and Pest+ enews were sold yesterday (22 Jan 2020) by owners Foxhill Publishing.. More

07 December 2017

Pest management associations from across the globe meet at PestWorld

During its recent annual convention, PestWorld, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) hosted a meeting of the Global Pest Management Coalition to discuss the structure of the organization and its focus areas for the coming year.. More

05 September 2022

Pest management crossword puzzle

How about a pest control crossword to distract you from the stresses of everyday life?. More

05 June 2024

Pest Management Glossary

A glossary of pest management terms for politicians and policy makers. . More

21 May 2019

Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana

Companies outside of Britain regularly join BPCA so they can try to emulate our best practice and access our guidance materials. Take a look at one member's experience of pest control in Ghana. . More

03 March 2020

Pest management in the EU: where do we stand post-Brexit?

BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew explains why we're continuing to with Brussels in order to protect our professional tools. . More

26 March 2020

Pest management professionals formally key workers in Northern Ireland

Department of Education in Northern Ireland has confirmed that pest management professionals are formally key workers during Covid-19 pandemic.. More

12 June 2025

Pest Minds: speak your mind with new mental health initiative

PPC magazine spoke to pest industry marketing bod Anna Mollins, about her new project to help pest professionals reach out and share the mental load. More

12 November 2019

Pest photo of the year #BestPestPic2020

BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of the year and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control.. More

29 August 2019

Pest photo of the year launched

We're on a mission to find the best pest photograph of the year and we're calling all industry professionals to join in.. More

12 March 2020

Pest photograph competition winner announced

BPCA announced the winner of the #BestPestPic2020 competition at PPC Live. . More

31 March 2023

Pest photograph competition winner announced at PPC Live 2023

BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2023 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate. . More

23 March 2020

Pest professionals are key workers - here’s why

Read about why BPCA has been lobbying Government officials to designate pest management as key work during the Covid-19 pandemic. . More

15 July 2024

Pest professionals called to tackle behavioural resistance in mice

The BPCA and Wade Environmental are urging UK pest professionals to report behavioural issues in house mice to gather data and develop formal guidance on addressing behavioural resistance.. More

23 February 2022

Pest professionals can help contain viruses, says BPCA

More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.. More

13 April 2022

Pest professionals wanted to play charity football tournament

BPCA member Beaver Pest Control are organising a football tournament to raise money in support of Ukraine. . More

06 April 2020

Pest professionals: continue to go to work if it's safe, says Gove to BPCA

The UK Government confirmed that pest management professionals can continue to go to work when it's safe to do so.. More

08 March 2023

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business. . More

10 March 2025

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day 2025

Press release: On International Women’s Day 2025, Pest Solutions shine the spotlight on the amazing women that are revolutionising the UK pest control industry.. More