13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Bed bugs: know your pest

CPD VIDEO In this video, Alexia Naylor from Cimex Store talks about one of the most despised pests there is - the bed bug!  She gives a pest overview, covering biology, behaviour and surveying. She also provides an insight into so.... More

12 April 2022

VIDEO: Trending analysis for EFK capture

CPD VIDEO Auditors and assessors always expect to see comprehensive pest management records when visiting their customers' sites.  This often includes trending analysis for fly species, especially in sensitive areas such as food produc.... More

12 April 2022

NBC Environment acquired by Orkin

PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of NBC Environment headquartered at Banham, Norfolk, in early April 2022. With a £500 Prince’s Tru.... More

11 April 2022

LNPS bids farewell to long-serving technician 

PRESS RELEASE Newham-based London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is toasting the retirement of Martin Lowther, after a long and distinguished career as a pest control technician.  Martin has worked with the LNPS team for.... More

11 April 2022

Details announced for PestWorld 2022 in USA

PRESS RELEASE This year, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is extending a particularly warm invitation to all international delegates to attend PestWorld 2022. Where: Boston, Massachusetts, USA When: 11-14 October.... More

11 April 2022

Covid-19 restrictions being replaced by public health advice

HEALTH AND SAFETY Covid-19 will remain a public health issue and guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice. You can check the latest position and timescales for the nation you are working in: Englan.... More

11 April 2022

BPCA Member Award winners and meeting wrap up

On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards. You can watch back the meeting here: President, Treasurer and Committee reports BPCA President Philip.... More

10 April 2022

1env head back out on the road

PRESS RELEASE Following the success of their first ‘On The Road’ event back in July 2021, 1env are pleased to announce the date and venue for their next event. 1env will be heading to the West Midlands on the 28 April.... More

06 April 2022

Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control

PRESS RELEASE | Stewardship A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. "Whe.... More

31 March 2022

Contego making a difference at Yarm Primary School

INTERVIEW BPCA member Contego's pledge to give back to their local community continues. In this article, they talk to Yarm Primary School about how their donation will make a difference to pupils.  As a company, Contego is com.... More

30 March 2022

New fruit fly attractant launched by IPS

PRESS RELEASE Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, plums, cherries, currants, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. With its rapid spr.... More

29 March 2022

Bill to restrict glue traps passes second reading in England

The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed, with the exemption for pest controllers still included, through the House of Lords at Westminster.  Conservative peer Baroness Fookes argued that glue traps.... More

28 March 2022

Bed bug tape launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE InsectoSec Tape was successfully launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx 2022 in March. This is a self-adhesive tape containing diatomaceous earth that can be used to discretely prevent and control bed bug infestations.&.... More

25 March 2022

VIDEO: PestEx 2022 review

EVENTS A review of PestEx 2022 - the pest management show, which took place at the ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March 2022. The first show back post-Covid, there was a buzz in the exhibition hall. Attendees were able to watc.... More

23 March 2022

Cliverton sets out charity goals as part of newly named Group 

PRESS RELEASE Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton is aiming to help reach a £250 million charity target as part of ambitious plans of rebranded parent company, Benefact Group. The Group, formerly known as Eccle.... More

22 March 2022

Andrew McDougall joins Pest Research Hub team at IPS

PRESS RELEASE Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems has strengthened its research capabilities with the appointment of a Laboratory Coordinator. Andrew McDougall joins International Pheromone Systems as Laboratory Coordina.... More

21 March 2022

BASF calls out for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member BASF is on the lookout for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra® to join its growing ambassador programme. Since launching the award-winning cholecalc.... More

21 March 2022

Thousands of connections in London as PestEx returns  

EVENTS After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London. Around 1,458 people descended on the exhibition hall on 16-17 March to netwo.... More

11 March 2022

Barkwith Associates celebrate 20th birthday

PRESS RELEASE Regulatory and technical support services business, Barkwith Associates, celebrate their 20th year in business this year.  Following a career of technical positions in the agricultural, horticultural and retail.... More

10 March 2022

Bayer to sell Environmental Science arm to Cinven

BUSINESS BPCA member Bayer will sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars. Transaction streamlines Crop Science portfolio and ensures greater focus on core agricultural business .... More

08 March 2022

Bayer ES: Celebrating International Women’s Day 

PRESS RELEASE On International Women’s Day Bayer Environmental Science have partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the Pest Control Industry. Isabelle Duboi.... More

03 March 2022

Free musculoskeletal (MSD) online assessment tools available

Health and safety The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge. Pest technicians in their everyday lives will all be affected by repetitive activities and manual handling; take advantage of the.... More

03 March 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of rodent control

CPD VIDEO Every treatment we undertake we need to consider our hierarchy of control. We need to consider the most appropriate control technique that'll be successful while balancing this with the risks of using that option. During this.... More

03 March 2022

Urban foxes PhD project looking for pest control support

RESEARCH Nathan Williams, a Bournemouth University PhD student, needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics.  The PhD project aims to understand how.... More

02 March 2022

BPCA Member Awards 2022 finalists announced

Your Association The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2022.  The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector. The a.... More

01 March 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 106 (PPC106) out now

CONTENTS | PPC106 MARCH 2022 Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme a.... More

01 March 2022

Pests in politics: Winter 2021-22

News | PPC106 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 firm.... More

01 March 2022

Pests in the press: Winter 2021

News | PPC106 As the weather turned colder, press attention invariably shifted to the critters – cockroaches, fleas and the like – that decided to move into homes and businesses for the winter. Regional newspapers across th.... More

01 March 2022

A dog’s dinner? New label conditions on ‘robustness’ of rodenticide bait boxes

Technical | PPC106 Changes required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping. Updated te.... More

01 March 2022

Ask the technical team March 2022

Technical | PPC106 Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: Delusional parasitosis is a tricky subject and should.... More

01 March 2022

Pests vs Public health: Animal welfare paper review

Technical | PPC106 You may have read about the recent publication of Dr Sandra Baker’s paper on the assessment of common rat management methods and related welfare impacts. Regular PPC contributor Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of B.... More

01 March 2022

Public health vs Pests: Medical problems and infections from pests

Technical | PPC106 The purpose of good pest management has always been to protect our health when certain animals come within problematic proximity to people. We asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the pub.... More

01 March 2022

Opinion: When is a pest not a pest?

Opinion | PPC106 BPCA Marketing manager Scott Johnstone talks through what makes a pest a pest, and gives tips for professionals looking to help protect their toolkits from these challenges.  Never before has our sector’.... More

01 March 2022

Environmental Risk Assessments and how to deal with them

Technical | PPC106 “Don’t roll the dice when it comes to protecting the planet; always do environmental risk assessments”, says BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson. In this article she takes it back to basics and exp.... More

01 March 2022

Public health and safety bird control licences in the UK

Technical | PPC106 Given how fast things have changes in the world of bird management over the last few years, it can be hard to keep track of the status of various bird control wildlife licences. Wildlife licences are regularly review.... More

01 March 2022

A six-pack in 75 days? Healthier routines for pest professionals

Health and safety | PPC106 Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community. Michael shares his learning about looking af.... More

01 March 2022

Meet the member: Channel your pest control passion

Meet the member | PPC106 Rob Long is the founder and owner of Sabre Kent Pest Control, and former BPCA Board member. He spoke to PPC about his time on BPCA Committees and why you should volunteer.  PPC: How did you get started.... More

01 March 2022

BPCA Annual Report 2021

Annual report | PPC106 A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021. BPCA is a not-for-profit organisation acting in the interests of our members and on behalf of the pest management industry in the UK. O.... More

01 March 2022

President's Report: It's time to thrive

Annual report | PPC106 BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.  In what will be my last annual report as BPCA’s president, I’m proud to say that I.... More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Annual report | PPC106 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead. Firstly, I’d like to wish yo.... More

28 February 2022

Annual report: 2021 Committee reports

Annual report | PPC106 Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.  Servicing Committee report Fresh input, fresh ideas It’s been a.... More

28 February 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 in numbers

Annual report | PPC106 Take a look at the key figures from our 2021 annual report. . More

28 February 2022

PestEx show guide out now

Events | PPC106 PestEx is back! That's right, after an unexpected three-year break (thanks to an infamous little virus that's been going around, you might have heard of it?) we're finally heading back to London this year. Download.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Rodent monitoring and control challenges in the food industry

CPD VIDEO In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work in the food industry. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of PestFix

CPD VIDEO In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries

CPD VIDEO In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events&n.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Remote rodent monitoring - comparison of options

CPD VIDEO In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these.... More

28 February 2022

Check for bed bugs before season starts, says BPCA

PRESS RELEASE Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs. National trade body British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is advising.... More

24 February 2022

New practical rodenticide guidance issued by CRRU

STEWARDSHIP To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new practical guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK. According to.... More

23 February 2022

Pest professionals can help contain viruses, says BPCA

PRESS RELEASE More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said. Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), have been examining studies around rats a.... More