01 March 2024

Dell's 40th anniversary - huge deals to thank loyal customers

MEMBER BENEFIT From 1 March to 1 April 2024, make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers. Dell are saying thanks to their customers with sitewide deals on the latest PCs and t.... More

01 March 2024

Free copies of the Highway Code up for grabs at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE As PestEx 2024 kicks off soon, members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have a great opportunity to explore the benefits of their affiliate membership with Logistics UK and grab a free copy of the Highway Code.&n.... More

29 February 2024

BPCA election results 2024 – three new Board members  

MEMBERSHIP Three new member representatives have been appointed to the BPCA Executive Board following a vote by BPCA member companies.   The successful candidates are:  Rebekah Carral, Barricade Pest Control  .... More

28 February 2024

DEBUXX to showcase tailored software at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE DEBUXX is the web based all-in-one software solution for the pest control industry and will feature in the exhibition at PestEx in London. DEBUXX streamlines the documentation of service, job, and fumigation orders.... More

27 February 2024

Easy checks to weed out fake pest controllers

PESTAWARE Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to check who they are letting into their home after reports.... More

27 February 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 114 (PPC114) out now

CONTENTS | PPC114 PPC114 is packed full of great content! It's a packed full of great articles, complete with the 2023 annual reports. We talk to new BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer Jordan McCay on the importance of collaboration be.... More

27 February 2024

Pests in politics: February 2024

PPC114 | Pests in politics BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. ▶ Scotland’s Wildlife Management.... More

26 February 2024

Pests in the press: October to December 2023

PPC114 | Pests in the press BPCA’s ongoing engagement with the media, positioning the organisation as the go-to voice of authority on pest issues and incorporating a focus on broadcast in 2023, all proved to have been successful when.... More

26 February 2024

Ask the technical team March 2024

PPC114 | Ask the technical team CPD, drain surveys, scabies and Asian hornets all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. What’s the difference between unstructured and structured CPD? And are they both worth th.... More

26 February 2024

Collaborate or die? How pest control and public health agencies can work together

PPC114 | Technical A report on pest-related diseases sparks a call for pest management and public health agencies to work together. Jordan McCay, BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer, breaks down the stats and implications for us. .... More

26 February 2024

Think outside the box: tackling bait box avoidance in rodents

PPC114 | Technical For trained professionals, it’s time to think outside of the bait box and where authorised on-label, try covered and protected. Here, Laurence Barnard from BASF explains how. Most pest professionals.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. An ADR scheme is a way of resolving disputes between consumers an.... More

26 February 2024

Bird General Licences: 2024 update

PPC114 | Technical Mark Wenman, tutor for BPCA’s Certificate in Bird Management course and Technical Sales Manager at BPCA member company Pelsis, reviews changes to UK general licences for bird control. Bird general licence.... More

26 February 2024

Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem

PPC114 | Technical Dr Alex Kent is Parasitology Lead in the Science and Laboratory Services Department (SLSD) of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). His team is currently carrying out the UK’s annual Echinococcus multiloc.... More

26 February 2024

Mental health and pest control

PPC114 | Health and safety Paul Westgate is the Managing Director of BPCA Consultant member, Veritas Pest Consultancy. Here he tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them..... More

26 February 2024

How's your job-ad-fu? Writing job adverts for pest control businesses

PPC114 | Buisness tips and tricks Recruitment is tough right now, not just in the pest control industry but across the board.  According to new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research [1], UK firms are facing the highest level.... More

26 February 2024

Meet the member: Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis

PPC114 | Meet the member Sophie Thorogood joined Pelsis as a training and technical manager in May 2021. She works at the front end of pest control, working directly with customers in a range of settings. Sophie faces challenging infes.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Annual Report 2023

PPC114 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023. January ■ A series of new member benefits from Pelsis, Kwik Fit and 1env is released. February ■ BPCA partners.... More

26 February 2024

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

PPC114 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association. Our staff team and dedicated army of over 70 volunteers.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

PPC114 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2023.  Servicing committee report “Remember, we’re trying to c.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2023

PPC114| Annual report Another strong year for the Association 2023 was another strong year for the Association, with many key initiatives completed. To continue to deliver those, the Association needs a healthy financial platform upo.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

PPC114 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.  The Board’s emphasis is on strate.... More

26 February 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

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26 February 2024

PestEx 2024 showguide out now

PPC 114 | Events  DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE REGISTER NOW PestEx is back at ExCeL London this March Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise.... More

23 February 2024

BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

ASSOCIATION NEWS British Pest Control Association is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. Now in its 21st year, the TAF Awards, recognise, reward and p.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | How to avoid trapping non-target species

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about: The importance of education and knowing your species How times have changed with respect to the humaneness of available traps Changing legislation around trappin.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme

CPD VIDEO In this video, Olivia Masi from Natural England talks about the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS), what it is and how it operates in the UK.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 21: FriendWatch spec.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Driving you batty! Protecting bats while carrying out pest control

CPD VIDEO In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control. Pest controllers often go into spaces that bats can be present, so in this video he provide.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Mink eradication and water vole success with Waterlife Recovery East

CPD VIDEO In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole, the risks from non-native species to native wildlife, and how invasive mink have hindered conservation efforts.  Th.... More

20 February 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit heads to Florida in 2024

EVENTS The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is dedicated to advancing the crucial mission of safeguarding against the adverse effects of pests on health and food safety. It recognises the vital role pest management professio.... More

20 February 2024

New Chairman for Sri Lankan-based Exterminators PLC

PRESS RELEASE Dr. Kishu Gomes has been appointed Chairman of Exterminators PLC, in a new chapter for the BPCA Observer member company. As Exterminators PLC embarks on this new phase, the anticipation is high for the dynamic and transfo.... More

20 February 2024

Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible

LEGISLATION Despite the concerted efforts and advocacy by BPCA, the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for the controlled use of glue traps, have unfortunat.... More

19 February 2024

Double success for pest professionals at prestigious London awards

PRESS RELEASE Blueberry PR founder and former Rentokil PR Manager Suzi Christie is celebrating after two of her clients won Silver at the inaugural SME London Business Awards. Cleankill Pest Control and London Network for Pest So.... More

16 February 2024

VIDEO: Proofing for rodent control (part 1)

CPD VIDEO Proofing and restrictions are a common and important part of rodent control, be it preventative or reactive. Making sure we identify the proper and essential proofing requirements on each site we work on is usually quite rout.... More

15 February 2024

Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report

STEWARDSHIP On 15 February 2024, CRRU released a press release titled 'Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report'. It reads: In readiness for all anticoagulant rodenticide purcha.... More

15 February 2024

BPCA member representative elections open now

GOVERNANCE Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board. We recently advertised vacancies for volunteer Member Representative Board members to ensure continued good governance. .... More

14 February 2024

PestFix named Best National Small Business at 2024 Small Business Awards

BPCA member PestFix has won the Best National Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2024.  Run by Business Awards UK, the awards recognise the vital role small businesses play in 'fostering economic growth and strengthen.... More

14 February 2024

Shortlist announced for BPCA Member Awards 2024

MEMBERSHIP The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024. The awards were created to celebrate the many positive contributions made by BPCA members to the Association, the wider pest management sec.... More

08 February 2024

PestEx 2024: Pest exclusion tech to feature on Xcluder stand

PRESS RELEASE Xcluder are bringing the latest in pest exclusion technology to the UK's biggest pest management event of 2024.  Xcluder is the global leader and innovator in pest exclusion. Offering a complete line of commerc.... More

08 February 2024

Wains and Frowein bring digital pest control solutions to PestEx

PRESS RELEASE Check out the digital solutions for insect and rodent control on the Wains and Frowein stand at PestEx in London this March. Wains provide digital insect monitoring, rodent monitoring and heat treatment for control.... More

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart, remote multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024.  A young, ambitious startup with an experienced team, the Trojan Systems product comprises s.... More

08 February 2024

New feature launch and prizes from TeamPoint Software at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE TeamPoint will be launching their new Service Run feature for their pest control software at PestEx 2024.  Many field service businesses like to build their regular work into ‘a run’ of services. Th.... More

08 February 2024

Free website SEO audit from Targeted SEO at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March. Are you struggling to get your pest control company noticed online?  Our search engi.... More

08 February 2024

UK-exclusive at PestEx 2024 for Silverfish AS

PRESS RELEASE Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024. Silverfish AS has made a unique and effective trap for crawling insects. The Silverfish Pyrami.... More

08 February 2024

PestFix to give away £6k BirdAlert System at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE PestFix will be running a laser shooting gallery at PestEx this March, with a chance to win a huge prize: a bird management system worth over £6k.  As well as showcasing their popular pest control product.... More

08 February 2024

New for PestEx 2024: Sentinel suits from Old Castle Farm Hives

PRESS RELEASE Old Castle Farm Hives are bringing their new range of pest control and beekeeping suits to PestEx in London this March.  The Sentinel Pro 11 Beekeeping and Pest Control Suit range represents a significant leap.... More

08 February 2024

Celebrating 20 years of Lodi UK

PRESS RELEASE Visit PestEx 2024 to celebrate Lodi UK's big birthday - 20 years of supporting the pest control industry!  Leading through innovation since 2004, Lodi UK began supplying five professional pest control products.... More

08 February 2024

Ecoman Biotech to showcase cutting-edge pest control tech at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Visit stand 105 at PestEx to discover Ecoman Biotech's range of digital and green pest management technologies.  Ecoman Biotech is a Beijing-based business-to-business agritech company, with more than 15 years.... More

08 February 2024

Odour elimination from Earth Care to feature at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Earth Care bringing odour elimination technology and free educational flash drives to PestEx 2024. Earth Care Products manufacture all natural odour eliminators. They are used to remove dead rodent odours even if th.... More

08 February 2024

Birchmeier bring new spraying products to PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Visit PestEx in London this March to see the new AS 1200 air-supported spraying technology from Birchmeier. With the AS 1200, Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG has developed a new device that combines the benefits of.... More