11 February 2019

Some progress but early days for rodenticide stewardship on farms and game shoots

Rat control is changing for the better on UK farms and game shoots reports the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).. More

28 March 2019

South Croydon business pick up best pest management business award

A South Croydon-based pest management company is continuing its winning streak after picking up another award at a leading industry event.. More

01 January 2016

Specialist insurance for the pest control industry - Bradshaw Bennett

Bradshaw Bennett has been arranging specialist insurance for pest control businesses for over 30 years. . More

23 February 2021

Speed baiting training from BASF a hit

The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product.. More

23 April 2015

Spending cuts could spark plague of pests

Government spending cuts could spark an explosion in the UK pest population, it has been claimed.. More

10 May 2018

Spent gases: In-transit fumigation risks, safety and opportunity

Martin Cobbald, Chair of the Fumigation and Controlled Environment (FaCE) Forum briefs us on in-transit fumigations, keeping customers safe, and getting paid in the process.. More

01 September 2017

Spike in wasp numbers with autumn sugar rush predicted

BPCA predicts a rise in wasp figures after the mixed summer weather created a delay in their usual pattern of emergence.. More

11 September 2023

Sporadic pests and how to manage them

Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.. More

04 May 2021

Sports club grant scheme launched by Pestokill

A new grant scheme for sports teams has been launched by BPCA member Pestokill, to help support exercise and activities post-lockdown.. More

19 January 2021

Spotta announces team growth and new product testing

BPCA member Spotta has capped a strong first year of commercial operations with more product development and a doubled headcount.. More

07 December 2021

Spotta partners with cleaning company to offer bed bug protection in UK

Press release: Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services has been appointed a reseller partner for Spotta’s smart 24/7 bed bug monitoring technology. . More

08 June 2021

Spotta strengthens global reach with new resellers

BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest System signs three new distributor agreements in North America and UK. . More

04 August 2020

Spotta’s smart pest systems attracts $1.18 million in seed funding

Investors have rewarded the commercial success of BPCA member Spotta’s smart pest systems with a $1.18 million seed funding round.. More

12 March 2024

Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?

Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. . More

26 February 2020

Spring Queening: On the trail of Asian hornets in Guernsey

Elliott Rose-King talks to PPC about a recent fact-finding visit to the ACLMS team at the States of Guernsey Government.. More

15 December 2020

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators celebrate 22 years in pest control

BPCA Observer member The Exterminators are celebrating 22 years in business and 7 years providing 'carbon neutral' services. . More

12 December 2022

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators Plc win compliance award

BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.. More

14 November 2023

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators recognised at Entrepreneur Awards

BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.. More

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business. . More

14 October 2022

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators are Carbon Neutral for 7th year running

BPCA Observer members Exterminators PLC gained Carbon Neutral certification for the seventh consecutive year, demonstrating their commitment to the environment. . More

30 November 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd named 'Great Place to Work'

Press release: BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Limited, is Asia’s first pest control business to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.. More

16 December 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd to list company on stock exchange

Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Limited is delighted to announce that the company is planning to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange in January 2022.. More

18 February 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd win Covid-19 award

BPCA Observer members The Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won a Gold Award at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020.. More

07 November 2017

Staff changes at Bureau Veritas

Jessica Morgan, CEPA Product Manager (UK & Ireland) and Technical Co-ordinator of Bureau Veritas will be leaving her post after three years.. More

12 May 2021

Staff leaving because of you? Managing pest control teams

‘Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their managers.’ BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew shares his insights on management training.. More