31 May 2022

Pests in politics: Winter to Spring 2022

With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop..... More

31 May 2022

Review: PestEx 2022 round-up

Events | PPC107 June 2022 After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together for the first time in two years, as PestEx finally returned to ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March. PPC's roving reporter, Ka.... More

31 May 2022

PestEx 2022: PestEx in numbers

Events | PPC107 June 2022 A round-up in PPC107 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PestEx 2022: the pest management show.  SAVE THE DATE What: PPC Live When: 22 March 2023 Where: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harroga.... More

31 May 2022

Should the pest management sector be licensed?

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 At PestEx a panel took part in a discussion titled 'Licensing is coming: look busy'. Here are the highlights. Papers, please! Pest professionals already operate under certain licensed conditions for som.... More

31 May 2022

Three decades in wildlife management

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on during his tenure in wildlife managemen.... More

31 May 2022

Infographic: Techie legal toolbox

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 Pest management professionals aren’t just ‘ratcatchers’. In order to carry out our jobs safely and effectively, we need an understanding of the law. Here’s a quick rundown of the most im.... More

31 May 2022

How regulated is pest management in the UK?

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 Pest management is highly skilled work. However, entry requirements to the sector are lower than other comparable trades. We asked Senior Regulatory Manager Dawn Kirby from BPCA member company Rentokil to look.... More

31 May 2022

PestWatch: Field mice control

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK. Clarification of rodenticide produc.... More

31 May 2022

Accreditation standards in focus: Pest risk assessments

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 Food Accreditation Standards can be a minefield, with different specifiers needing different things from you. In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his att.... More

31 May 2022

Reporting pest control incidents

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 If you’ve worked in pest control for any amount of time you’ll have come across poor practice or potentially dangerous incidents. Likewise, established companies can be blighted by a poor techni.... More

31 May 2022

Ask the technical team June 2022

Technical | PPC107 June 2022 Field mice, glue traps ban, codes of best practice and rising prices for pest control products are all addressed in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: There is nothing in the law to.... More

31 May 2022

Opinion: Who do you think you are?

Opinion | PPC107 June 2022 Regular PPC writer Alex Wade from Wade Environmental is back – and this time he's talking through the opportunities licensing could bring. Listen to this article as an audio narration by the author .... More

31 May 2022

Am I covered? Making the diversification leap

Business | PPC107 June 2022 Peter Knowles, Director at animal-related industries insurance broker Cliverton, looks at the opportunities of diversifying pest control services and the importance of managing the associated risks. To s.... More

31 May 2022

Know your numbers: figuring out finances for your pest control business

Business | PPC107 June 2022 If you’re serious about growing your pest control business, you will have to learn the basics of business finances. Reading and understanding a profit and loss report, and knowing where all your money.... More

31 May 2022

Inflation and pest control: Time to put up prices?

Opinion | PPC107 June 2022 If you’ve looked at your energy bills or recently fueled the van, you’ll be uncomfortably aware of how much the basic costs of doing business are going up. BPCA Marketing and Communications Manage.... More

31 May 2022

Benefit in focus: Lobbying and public affairs

Your Association | PPC107 June 2022 It’s probably not a benefit you think about every day, but it is one of the most crucial tasks your membership fees help fund. What is lobbying? How does it work? And what is BPCA doing to prom.... More

30 May 2022

Interview: Between two presidents

Interview | PPC107 June 2022 At the time of writing, BPCA is saying goodbye to one president and introducing a new one. At PestEx, PPC caught up with then President Phil Halpin and President-Elect Chris Cagienard. PPC: Phil, cong.... More

30 May 2022

Interview: Come fly with me!

Interview | PPC107 June 2022 Pest professional Mark Bower spoke to PPC about his time ‘down under’ and the wealth of overseas opportunities for pest controllers willing to step out of their comfort zones. In around 1998.... More

30 May 2022

TechAssure: Virtual assessment of practical skills and knowledge

Training | PPC107 June 2022 BPCA has launched a 3D interactive competency assessment with support and funding from the Ufi VocTech Trust. BPCA Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill.... More

30 May 2022

New member benefit: Health & safety support and consultation service

MEMBERSHIP The BPCA team can now support you with any health and safety-related questions you have about your pest control businesses. In addition to BPCA BusinessShield, BPCA has NEBOSH qualified and technical IOSH staff on hand to he.... More

30 May 2022

Member benefit: Marketing communications support and consultation service

MEMBERSHIP It doesn't matter how fantastic your service is if the phone doesn’t ring. The more you consider your marketing and communications activity, the busier you’ll become.  We understand that running a pest manag.... More

30 May 2022

New member benefit: 10% off at B&Q with free TradePoint cards

MEMBERSHIP BPCA has teamed up with TradePoint to offer BPCA members 10% off almost everything at B&Q/TradePoint, in-store and online.  All members can claim free TradePoint cards that have no minimum spend. The cards giv.... More

26 May 2022

Trade body’s 10 top tips to defend your fabrics from moths

PESTAWARE Ventilating wardrobes and vacuum packing clothes are among the tips from a national trade body on protecting clothes and textiles from moths. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has issued a new online guide to moth.... More

25 May 2022

Case study: Harmonix Rodent Paste helps PCO's in tricky situations 

PRESS RELEASE In this article, Bayer Environmental Science talk to Lewis Clarke, LRC Environmental, about the benefits of using Harmonix Rodent Paste. Bayer said sales have proven extremely successful as technicians hear more abo.... More

25 May 2022

Guidance for professional users of Plant Protection Products

AGRICULTURE If you use professional plant protection products as part of your work,  or if you have professional PPPs applied by a third party as part of your work in agriculture, horticulture, the amenity sector or forestry in Great B.... More

25 May 2022

New Asian hornet identification guidance out now

MEMBER LIBRARY A new technical awareness and reporting guidance document, on identifying Asian hornets, has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services. The new four-page document covers: The importance of correct.... More

25 May 2022

The future of glue boards in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

LEGISLATION The Glue Traps (Offences) Act has received Royal Assent in England. We’ve had questions from members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland about what the legislation means for them. The Glue Traps (Offences) A.... More

23 May 2022

Monkeypox, rats and pest control – should we be concerned?

HEALTH  Twenty cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the UK. News publications have pointed at rats as a vector for the disease. Photo credit: NIAID/Flickr  What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection so.... More

20 May 2022

World Bee Day: how can pest professionals help bees?

WORLD BEE DAY As pest experts, we all know how important bees are, which is why we've put together a list of ways you can help them this World Bee Day.  We love bees here at BPCA and we know you do too - that's why we create.... More

17 May 2022

LNPS make donation to East London kids

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has donated two timber summer houses to Early Start to enhance the facilities at two sites in East London. Early Start is a small company based in London, providing a range o.... More

17 May 2022

New member benefit: Find funding and get bespoke support with FundOnion

MEMBERSHIP FundOnion and BPCA have teamed up to help pest management companies secure funding for growth.  FundOnion.com is a leading commercial finance brokerage that helps UK small businesses identify available financing o.... More

16 May 2022

John O'Conner buzzing about bee garden project

PRESS RELEASE Staff at BPCA member company John O'Conner Pest Control have been working with some London residents on creating a 'bee friendly' garden.  Paradigm Housing residents at Lea Bridge House received ‘bee frie.... More

12 May 2022

New member benefit: Discounted IT, computing and tech advice with Dell

MEMBERSHIP Dell UK and BPCA have teamed up to help pest control businesses grow, and to support members' IT needs. Dell is offering BPCA members up to 20% off laptops, desktops and accessories for their businesses. Employees.... More

11 May 2022

New control of field mice guidance document out now

MEMBER LIBRARY A technical briefing and guidance document, on when and how field mice can be controlled, has been published by BPCA and Pesttrain. The new four-page document was requested by technicians and covers: Position.... More

10 May 2022

VIDEO: Carrying out pest control surveys

CPD VIDEO How do we decide what we are going to do with any particular pest infestation? We survey it, right?  A lot of the time, surveys may be done in your head but. In some situations, it may be more appropriate (and profession.... More

09 May 2022

Terminix UK sold to Norvestor

PRESS RELEASE Terminix Global Holdings, following its merger with Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor. The company said that the business will continue to remain focused on providing pest-free environment.... More

04 May 2022

Total Pest Control help with Ukrainian charity appeal

PRESS RELEASE Didcot-based BPCA member Total Pest Control recently helped out with Ukrainian aid efforts by temporarily donating one of their work vehicles to charity workers in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire. The van left fully stocked on.... More

04 May 2022

Programme now available for ICUP 2022

PRESS RELEASE The programme for the three-day ICUP 2022 conference which will be held in Barcelona is now available and can be seen on the event website. When: 27 to 29 June 2022  Where: Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona.... More

29 April 2022

New Omniveo fly trap 'designed to see it all'

PRESS RELEASE A new range of professional UV flying insect light traps has been launched by Netherlands-based manufacturer, Alcochem Hygiene. Called the Omniveo range, this picks up on the Latin word Omni, meaning ‘all&rsqu.... More

29 April 2022

Natural Resources Wales share key bird licensing documents

LICENSING Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).  Following decisions.... More

29 April 2022

Check for these four signs of cockroaches this spring

PESTAWARE Experts at a national trade body are urging householders planning a spring clean to look out for signs that cockroaches have entered their home. British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is encouraging houseproud residen.... More

28 April 2022

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

LEGISLATION 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.  The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill, the Animals.... More

27 April 2022

Call in professionals if nesting birds pose a problem

PRESS RELEASE Birds can cause a range of issues during nesting season, but interfering with wild birds, their eggs or nests could lead to prosecution, a national trade body has warned the public. British Pest Control Association.... More

27 April 2022

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

LEGISLATION 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.  This means that the Bill (available here) will now go for Royal Assent a.... More

26 April 2022

CRRU: Rodenticide surveillance finds stubborn barn owl residues

PRESS RELEASE Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. The previous year’s figure w.... More

22 April 2022

PestFix launch benefit scheme for BPCA Servicing members

PRESS RELEASE From today (22 April 2022), PestFix is now offering a range of perks to all full BPCA Servicing members.  The benefits include: “BPC8”: 8% off the trade price on a host of core pest control produ.... More

13 April 2022

Pest professionals wanted to play charity football tournament

BPCA member Beaver Pest Control are organising a charity football tournament to raise money in support of Ukraine.  The 7-a-side football tournament for teams made up of professionals within the pest control industry will help ra.... More

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Challenges of rural pest control on dairy and livestock farms

CPD VIDEO In this video BASF's Sharon Hughes discusses the challenges of pest control in rural environments and the effective ways to carry out treatments on dairy and livestock farms.   The British Pest Control Association (BPCA).... More

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Adding bird management to your services

CPD VIDEO In this video, Mark Wenman from Edialux explains why, if he can do bird management, so can you!  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, sh.... More

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Switching to Selontra

CPD VIDEO In this video BASF's Helen Hall talks about the key features and benefits of using the cholecalciferol Selontra bait.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest ma.... More