12 November 2019

We build it...you drive it?

In this article, BPCA Comms Officer, Kat Shaw explores the franchising business model and how pest management professionals can benefit.. More

06 June 2017

Welcome to World Pest Day

Today (6th June 2017) is the very first World Pest Day. The worldwide campaign aims to increase awareness of the important role pest management plays in protecting public health. . More

19 January 2021

Welsh general licences for bird control 'lawful'

A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice. . More

13 December 2022

Welsh general licences for bird control unchanged for 2023

NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review. . More

15 June 2015

What happened at Fumicon 2015

Set in the historic Suffolk Port of Felixstowe, the fumigation conference returned in 2015 in the guise of Fumicon, proving to be a huge success with experts delivering a variety of seminars.. More

26 February 2025

What impact might council devolution have on pest management in England?

A white paper detailing plans to restructure English councils has the potential to have significant impacts on the pest control industry in England. . More

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?. More

17 May 2021

What is BPCA Registered ‘Check a Technician’?

BPCA has launched a new tool so clients can check if a technician is on BPCA Registered, our individual recognition and CPD scheme.. More

05 November 2019

What Rwandafull training

Martin Cobbald, from BPCA member Dealey, writes a travel diary about his trip to deliver fumigation training in Rwanda.. More

11 October 2024

What the new Employment Rights Bill means for business owners, sole traders, and employees in pest control 

The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms designed to improve working conditions, enhance job security, and support both businesses and workers.  . More

26 November 2020

What to do if you don’t win a pest management tender

Facing rejection can be tough, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into bidding for a tender. Tips on how to improve your tender submissions based on your previous failed submissions.. More

07 August 2024

What we learned about rodenticide use from 800 pest professionals

The recent BPCA Future of Pest Management survey gathered over 800 responses from pest professionals, providing insights into rodenticide use and education.. More

07 January 2020

What’s happening with bird licences?

BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives a brief overview of the current status of bird licences for pest management across the UK.. More

06 December 2024

Whatever's the matter, deer? Non-native deer management in the UK

Regular PPC contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer explores how non-native deer species can affect the British countryside.. More

09 November 2021

What's out there? Digital pest management reporting software

PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.. More

05 September 2022

What's the future for pest control qualifications?

BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like. . More

16 March 2018

When professional pest control got together: PPC Live 2018

On 14 March 2018, the public health pest control sector got together in Malvern, Worcestershire for BPCA’s tradeshow, PPC Live.. More

12 January 2021

When will pest professionals get vaccinated against Covid-19?

With the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines.. More

12 November 2019

Where there’s wax, there’s... moths?

Ian Furlong from BPCA member company Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services details his first encounter with wax moths.. More

27 January 2017

Where we’ve been: November-January 2016-2017

The BPCA staff team have been out and about representing you and your interests at events around the world.. More

11 November 2019

Where we've been: Planet Holyrood

In September we held an event at the Scottish Parliament about the critical role played by pest management professionals in protecting public health and safety.. More

17 January 2019

Which? endorsement discounts with your BPCA membership

Which? and BPCA have a lot in common. We're both not-for-profit organisations, and we both help advise consumers on how to employ the services of trusted tradespeople.. More

16 January 2024

Which? Trusted Traders new year discounts for BPCA members

Which? TT, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering BPCA members 50% off fees. . More

02 October 2017

Whistleblower process introduced for rodenticide point-of-sale breaches by CRRU

CRRU has produced a reporting process for anyone that suspects a breach of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime point-of-sale checks. . More

08 September 2023

Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?

The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London.. More