13 December 2021

Girl, 11, dies in incident reportedly linked to "pest control products"

Unidentified "pest control products" are believed to have caused the death of an 11-year-old girl in a building in east London. The child, along with three other people, was found unresponsive at an address on Sutton Street in Shadwell on S.... More

13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

YOUR ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2022.  Now in its nineteenth year, the TAF Best Practice Aw.... More

10 December 2021

Abridged CRRU Code of Best Practice to be made available for trainee pest technicians

STEWARDSHIP CRRU announces intention to publish an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control in January 2022. The need arises because, as responsible pest controllers know all too well, annual m.... More

10 December 2021

VIDEO: Exploring mental health triggers for pest professionals

Do you find yourself reacting negatively to people, emails or events at work? Maybe you get irritated by things people say and do, or you lack confidence in meetings, or you doubt yourself, never feeling good enough... If you experienc.... More

09 December 2021

Covid-19 update: new UK winter restrictions announced

As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, new restrictions have been introduced which may impact the way pest control professionals carry out work.  At the end of November 2021, a new variant of Covid-19.... More

07 December 2021

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

PRESS RELEASE Spotta Smart Pest Systems has partnered with Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services as part of a strategic programme to bring full-service smart bed bug detection and treatment to accommodation-based businesses. .... More

07 December 2021

Case study: TrapMe rodent monitoring system for pest control

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis provides a case study on their real-time-data-driven rodent monitoring system, TrapMe, with the help of Safeguard Pest Control.  Safeguard Pest Control is one of the largest pest control comp.... More

07 December 2021

Act fast on Red Spider Mites, urges trade body

PRESS RELEASE Swift action is needed to tackle an infestation of Red Spider Mites, which can sometimes move into buildings in large numbers during the autumn. National trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is ur.... More

02 December 2021

Pest control company scoops award for work during Covid-19 pandemic

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is celebrating after winning the ‘Covid Response & Resilience’ award at this year’s Newham Business Awards. The category recognises businesses that have.... More

30 November 2021

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

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Limited, are delighted to announce that the company is Asia’s first pest control business to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. The company created history by sc.... More

25 November 2021

VIDEO: Guidance on CRRU stewardship for rodenticide use

Since 2015 the use of rodenticides in the UK has been controlled through the CRRU stewardship regime. In this video, Natalie Bungay explains what the CRRU code of best practice covers and what you need to consider in order to comply with it.... More

25 November 2021

2022 key updates to employment law in the UK

HR AND BUSINESS We've summarised some of the key changes to employment law which come into force next year in the UK and are likely to affect pest management businesses.  Increase in National Insurance contributions .... More

24 November 2021

Live bee removal franchise announces launch of Solihull Redditch branch

PRESS RELEASE PGH Beegone, the pest control and live bee removal franchise, is ready to launch its second franchisee, who will run his own business covering Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas.  This can only s.... More

24 November 2021

Trial sites needed to help in fight against Garden Chafer

PRESS RELEASE International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest that is menacing golf courses, race courses, amenity gardens and parks a.... More

24 November 2021

BASF celebrates first year anniversary of rodenticide bait Selontra

PRESS RELEASE BASF Pest Control Solutions has celebrated the first year anniversary of its award-winning rodenticide, Selontra. This resistance busting rodenticide bait, which last month was awarded the Pest Best Product of the y.... More

18 November 2021

BPCA publishes new Code of Conduct for 2022

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA  BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022. The updated Code of Conduct is a single page of rules that all BPCA members and employees must.... More

18 November 2021

VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021

We’ve had loads of glue board and Glue Trap (Offences) Bill related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop. . More

17 November 2021

PestWorld 2021 delivers: a return to face-to-face

International Press Release PestWorld, the annual convention and exhibition organised by the American pest control trade association, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) was held in Las Vegas, USA from November 2-5, 2021. .... More

16 November 2021

NRW extend Welsh general licences into 2022

GENERAL LICENCES Four general licences for bird control in Wales, which were due to expire on 31 December 2021, will be reissued for a short period in 2022.  Following a consultation by Natural Resources Wales, which ran for.... More

15 November 2021

Brandenburg UK on a mission to reduce carbon emissions

PRESS RELEASE Brandenburg UK is on a mission to help other companies reduce their carbon emissions. Brandenburg’s professional insect control systems and fly trap technology are manufactured in the UK and shipped to 140 cou.... More

15 November 2021

Smallholders: Ten tips on maintaining your yard to help prevent pests

PRESS RELEASE Smallholders are being reminded to prioritise pest prevention with a few handy tips on yard maintenance. National trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is advising rural businesses to put in place.... More

11 November 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 105 (PPC105) out now

CONTENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF  or you can joi.... More

09 November 2021

Pests in the press: Summer 2021

NEWS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 In our new regular feature, we take a look at public relations. BPCA spends lots of time working with the press to educate the public about pest awareness and the importance of using a BPCA member for all pest.... More

09 November 2021

Back to basics: treatment reports

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Q: As a professional, what’s the best way to protect yourself from legal action when working with harmful chemicals and specialist equipment in homes and businesses? A: A pest ma.... More

09 November 2021

Pests in politics: Summer 2021

NEWS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 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. This.... More

09 November 2021

Digital pest control: a wild frontier

OPINION | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Daniel Schröer is the CEO of Futura, a company specialising in digital, toxin-free pest control solutions, based in Germany. He’s also the host of the popular pest management podcast Talking Pe.... More

09 November 2021

PestEx 2022 exclusive sneak-peek

EVENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 While PestExtra brought us together virtually, we’re ready to be united again in those halls! Here’s an exclusive sneak-peek at some of our confirmed plans. The best seminar theat.... More

09 November 2021

What's out there? Digital pest management reporting software

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Making the switch from paper reports to digital might feel daunting, but there are plenty of potential benefits.  We reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the.... More

09 November 2021

State of play: How technology is shaping pest control strategies in 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Pest management is going through a technological revolution thanks to smart traps, remote monitoring, data availability, and the Internet of Things becoming more affordable and reliable. We asked Paul.... More

09 November 2021

INFOGRAPHIC: Where are we in 2021? Pest control and technology

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 If Back to the Future was to be believed, we should all be chasing pests on hoverboards wearing augmented reality goggles by now. Alas, we’re not quite there yet, but the sector has come a lo.... More

09 November 2021

Ask the technical team November 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW:  Remote monitoring can be helpful but b.... More

09 November 2021

Seeing the light: advances in optical illumination

OPINION | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights. Dave reviews the technology that significantly changed his practice. Over the past few decades there have.... More

09 November 2021

Up, up and away! Seven ways to scale your pest control business

BUSINESS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Our industry is full of ambitious small and medium-size businesses delivering fantastic quality, problem-solving pest control that protects public health. But when is the right time to scale up? Michael.... More

09 November 2021

Rising mouse numbers down-under

PEST CONTROL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 The house mouse (Mus domesticus) was introduced to Australia by the first European settlers during the late 18th century. Its distribution is now widespread throughout the whole of the country, but i.... More

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Everyone has bad days. But when these bad days add up to a cycle of destructive feelings and behaviours, it’s time to pause and reassess. PPC asked Karen Mason and Lewis Smales from Essentiall.... More

09 November 2021

Dust, up to snuff? Maintenance tips for pressure dust applicators and storing pesticides

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 A bad workman always blames his tools, but are we doing everything in our power to make sure our arsenal is fit for purpose? We asked Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Soluti.... More

09 November 2021

UK rodent prevalence: the impact of Covid-19 on pest sightings

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo. In 2020, shortl.... More

09 November 2021

Are you local? Community pest issues and local authorities

PESTWATCH | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 It’s common for pest technicians to feel like they are up against a brick wall when dealing with community-related pest problems. BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bu.... More

09 November 2021

Meet the member: Just the bee-ginning!

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 With a business that’s gone from strength to strength, Peter Higgs talks to PPC magazine about getting started, the obstacles he has overcome and his ambitions for the future. .... More

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

Training | PPC105 November 2021 Onboarding an employee that’s new to the industry can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes inconsistent. A good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control com.... More

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

LEGISLATION UPDATE If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned. UPDATE: The Bill (as introduced) has now been published and is available to read on the .... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Caught in a web - false widow spiders | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Pest management to food company accreditation standards | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control, including BRC, AIB and M&S.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts thes.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Selontra update | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.  The video is sponsored by BASF.  The British Pest Control Association (BPC.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Rodents root cause analysis | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these&nb.... More

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The kind offer comes as newly launched consultancy company.... More

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management. Karen Dawes, BPCA Training and Development Manager.... More

02 November 2021

Contego do away with fluorescent EFKs

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company, Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead. Michael Taylor, CEO of Contego, said: "We are delighted to a.... More

02 November 2021

LNPS announces sponsorship of Wapping Youth Football Club

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club. The arrangement includes sponsorship of the team’s shirts and the establishment of a sp.... More

01 November 2021

International Pheromone Systems relocates and re-brands as part of expansion plans

PRESS RELEASE Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years. Alongside these marketing activities, IPS has com.... More