03 May 2024

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

PPC115 | PestEx 2024 round-up With over 150m² of additional floor space, more exhibitors than ever and a huge array of networking opportunities, seminars, panel debates and more, the two-day event attracted delegates from across.... More

03 May 2024

Ask the technical team May 2024

PPC115 | Ask the technical team Ladybirds, Badgers, CEPA certifications and rat traps for squirrels all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.  Can I use rat traps for squirrels? No. The Small Ground Vermin T.... More

03 May 2024

Future of pest management survey

PPC115 | Executive Report The Future of Pest Management Survey was conducted to gain insights into current trends, challenges and opinions within the pest management industry. The survey covered various aspects including tools and technique.... More

03 May 2024

Bed Bugs in 2024 – what do we need to know?

PPC115 | Technical Dr Richard Naylor, from Cimex Store and The Bed Bug Foundation CIC, has studied bed bugs for over two decades. With his wife Alexia and team based near Chepstow, they run a bed bug R&D lab, testing products and cultur.... More

03 May 2024

Drainage inspections for rodents

PPC115 | Technical Darron Pearce from BPCA member company, Rattraxs Pest Control, has over 30 years of industry experience in both pest control and drainage. He carries out surveys for insurance and mortgage companies, and domestic customer.... More

03 May 2024

Permanent vs long-term baiting - What's best?

PPC115 | Technical Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF Pest Control Solutions shares his advice on best practice, as well as outlining important considerations for safe and effective pest control. When it comes to.... More

03 May 2024

How to protect your pest business from scams

PPC115 | Business Which? Trusted Trader explains some of the main ways fraudsters might target you or your customers and shares top tips to avoid your pest control company getting stung. Falling victim to a scam can be devastatin.... More

03 May 2024

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

PPC115 | Opinion Where should you begin in pest control? Do you need experience working on the tools to start a business? What are the barriers to entry? At PestEx 2024, we asked several members about how they started out. We’ve.... More

03 May 2024

Member benefit: TrustMark Registered Businesses

PPC115 | Member benefit BPCA Servicing Members can now become TrustMark Registered Businesses. We asked Nicola Waller, Membership Director at TrustMark, to introduce the new member benefit and explain the scheme in detail. “W.... More

03 May 2024

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

PPC115 | Member benefit BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay is responsible for investigating complaints and ensuring that BPCA members comply with BPCA’s standards. Nat examines the process and how the new alternative dispute resolu.... More

03 May 2024

Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert

PPC115 | Meet the member Paul Gill charts his career in pest control over more than 25 years, from accidentally getting a job in fumigation as a teenager to launching Urban Hawks. “I’d been going for about two months.... More

03 May 2024

BPCA welcomes new board members

PPC115 | Your association Run by pest professionals for pest professionals – the BPCA Executive Board sets the strategy of the Association. Following our 2024 election, members chose three new directors to join the Board. We caug.... More

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

PPC115 | Your Association David Cross from BPCA member company Rentokil was awarded a BPCA Life membership at our annual member meeting at PestEx. David has contributed to many committees and industry groups and has been instrumental in sev.... More

03 May 2024

Tackling recruitment challenges in the pest management industry

PPC115 | Training Recruitment and retention of pest management employees are two of the biggest challenges our industry faces. 90% of employees decide whether to stay at a company within the first six months of employment, and as much as 22.... More

02 May 2024

Pest control industry expert Alex Wade joins BASF

PRESS RELEASE The leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides. With over 18 years of experience in the sector, Alex.... More

01 May 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit announced in Florida

PRESS RELEASE The programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit has been designed to address food safety from a global perspective. Leading researchers and practitioners from across the world will discuss and review the late.... More

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member John O'Conner Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance divisions have joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council. Their "Bee Part Of It"  ini.... More

25 April 2024

End of an Era: Industry icon, Sharon Hughes, set to retire

PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer. Sharon, who has been the Global Technical Marketing Mana.... More

24 April 2024

Defra announces key principles and dates for glue board licensing in England

LEGISLATION Defra has released an overview of the key principles for the new licensing regime for rodent glue boards, as required by the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.  The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 allows pest professionals.... More

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Digital Pest Management: staying in the loop

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sean Loakes from SecureChoice talks about digital pest management. As the digital revolution continues to affect industries around the world, the UK launch of Syngenta’s SecureChoice system looks to help pest.... More

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Know your silverfish: pest control tips for professionals

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Matthew Davies from Killgerm talks about different silverfish species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone i.... More

19 April 2024

VIDEO: What does the future of LED fly control look like?

CPD VIDEO In this video, Fred Hurstel from Pestwest talks about the future of LED fly control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone inter.... More

19 April 2024

VIDEO: Syngenta presents the power of indoxacarb

CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about the power of indoxacarb. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 23. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interest.... More

12 April 2024

PestFix announces LED UV electric fly killer is "even better than before"

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before. Pestfix said: When first released in the UK by PestFix in October 2021, the X-Trap 50 was proven to be.... More

12 April 2024

Kristian Dales appointed Orkin UK Group managing director

PRESS RELEASE Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist. Orkin said: An experienced execut.... More

11 April 2024

VIDEO: Best practice update 2024 (Legislation, licences and Codes of Best Practice)

CPD VIDEO Being aware of changes in legislation and best practice within the industry is an integral part of being a professional in pest management. This knowledge can not only save you from litigation but will also give you the best.... More

10 April 2024

BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member and pest control manufacturer BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.  Recognising the difficult circumstances many in the sector deal wi.... More

05 April 2024

OCS acquires Abate Pest Management Services to expand UK pest control business

PRESS RELEASE OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk. .... More

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

ASSOCIATION The BPCA Executive Board has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance.  BPCA committees are made up of.... More

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.  If you're getting your garden ready for summer, the Easter deals are packed with offers on exterior paint, dec.... More

27 March 2024

Improved Nattaro Scout bed bug attractant now available

PRESS RELEASE Bed bug management experts, Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant. It's the same market-leading bed bug attraction product, now with increased shelf life and at ambient storage..... More

27 March 2024

BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical.... More

26 March 2024

Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.  The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champion.... More

22 March 2024

Advion efficacy proven to stop cockroach activity

PRESS RELEASE Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel was the fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses. The practical research in premises infested with German cockroaches compar.... More

21 March 2024

PestWorld 2024 - save the dates

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024. When: 22-25 October 2024 Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. Held each year, and organised by the Nationa.... More

21 March 2024

New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme

MEMBERSHIP BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost. TrustMark is the only UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, and BPCA is the only Scheme P.... More

21 March 2024

Pelsis launches new remote monitoring solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control. Developed by Philadelphia-based tech firm Microshare, the EverSmart product s.... More

20 March 2024

Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland  

LOBBYING An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, which leaves room for empowering pest professionals to continue employing glue traps in their crucial work across Scotland.   Thi.... More

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Can pest management be carbon neutral?

CPD VIDEO In this video, Maisie Bullock from Pest Solutions and Natalie Bungay from BPCA answer the question, can pest management be carbon neutral? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Spe.... More

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Moths – mini menaces and their management!

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sophie Thorogood from forum sponsor Pelsis talks about the management of Moth species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control A.... More

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Preparing for mosquito-borne disease emergence in Britain

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Georgia Kirby from University of Glasgow investigates mosquito ecology in Scotland. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control A.... More

20 March 2024

VIDEO: Workplace Wellness: Maximising productivity and preventing common injuries at work

CPD VIDEO In this video, Ellen Fitzgibbons from EMF Coaching talks about maximising productivity and preventing common injuries in the workplace. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Specia.... More

19 March 2024

RSPH publishes new report on the Public Health workforce

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations that would unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce.  The wider workfor.... More

19 March 2024

VIDEO: Proofing for rodent control (part 2)

CPD VIDEO This video is the second-part in a two-part series on pest control proofing techniques.  Previously, we have explored the tools and equipment we need for proofing. But we also need to understand best practice of pro.... More

18 March 2024

A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

MARCH 2024 PestEx returned to the London ExCeL last week, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.  Despite a challenging time for pest professionals, the atmosphere was optimistic and future-fa.... More

12 March 2024

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

BUSINESS NEWS Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. Here's an overview of how these budget announcements may affect pest profe.... More

04 March 2024

Pelsis Group introduces new corporate brand

PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group today introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company’s journey and its ongoing commitment to customers. In 2.... More

04 March 2024

New research into experiences around pest management

RESEARCH Dr Hannah Fair, a departmental lecturer at University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests. The professional pest management indust.... More

04 March 2024

Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman

PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the ro.... More

02 March 2024

Nurture Group acquires Midland Pest Control

PRESS RELEASE Nurture Group has completed the acquisition of Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, further strengthening its presence across the Midlands region.   The award-winning green services group, which has estab.... More