05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: WowNow equipment hire

WowNow's Director of Development, Mike Annett, talks to PPC magazine about partnering with BPCA to provide a new member benefit.. More

05 June 2023

Meet your BPCA assessor: Kristian Nettleship

Kristian Nettleship, BPCA's Member Support Officer, gives a quick overview of who he is, what he does and how he can help BPCA members. . More

05 June 2023

New pest control best practice codes: consumer rights and health and safety

BPCA shows off two new code of best practice documents for pest control companies to download. . More

05 June 2023

Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

In PPC111, Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions talks about what it’s like to work for a pest company owned by a local authority.. More

05 June 2023

Meet the pest industry's newest master technician

PPC magazine talks to Abate's Carl Hoult, following his successful application for BPCA Registered Master Technician status. . More

05 June 2023

Advert: Knockdown spray for insect control

Barrettine introduces Flymax ULV, a rapid insect knockdown spray against flies, moths and crawling insects.. More

05 June 2023

Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control

PPC magazine caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa of Intercleanse Pest Control.. More

05 June 2023

Opinion: does CPD need to change?

Martin Rose-King talks about the the current state of CPD and what the future might look like.. More

05 June 2023

Advert: The new Infiniti fly catching range

Edialux introduces their new Infiniti range including four new electric fly catchers.. More

05 June 2023

Advert: Bell Labs new rodent traps

Bell Labs introduces two new rodent traps to your toolbox, both with wireless functionalities.. More

26 May 2023

BPCA to give evidence at Scottish parliament on rodent glue boards

BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in Scottish parliament.. More

25 May 2023

World Pest Day 2023: Careers in pest management survey

Help BPCA promote career opportunities in pest control with this short survey!. More

24 May 2023

MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules

BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).. More

24 May 2023

BPCA teams up with Direct Line in radio rat interview blitz

British Pest Control Association was asked by insurance giant Direct Line to be the expert pest control voice for their rodent infestation media push.. More

19 May 2023

Orkin expands into Thames Valley with acquisition of Vermatech

US-based Rollins Inc., best known for its subsidiary pest control brand Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Vermatech Pest Control Ltd. . More

17 May 2023

SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors

Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control. . More

05 May 2023

VIDEO: Tiny damp flies: drain and fruit fly control

During this video, John will explore species of small flies, importance of finding the root cause and best methods of control.. More

27 April 2023

Be wary of gulls as breeding season in full swing, says BPCA

As families across the UK head to the seaside during the school Easter holidays, a national trade body is urging people to be wary of gulls as their egg-laying season gets underway.. More

26 April 2023

BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2023. . More

26 April 2023

Warning as Asian hornets spotted in Kent and Dorset

A warning has been issued for the public to remain vigilant after sightings of invasive Asian hornets in Kent and Dorset.. More

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.. More

26 April 2023

Update for BPCA's Using Rodenticides Safely online course

Training providers offering courses approved for the purchase and use of professional grade rodenticides now required to have Ofqual regulation. . More

26 April 2023

Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee. . More

21 April 2023

UKRI and Defra invest £7 million to fight vector-borne disease

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra invest £7 million to fight the growing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK.. More

21 April 2023

VIDEO: Stepping up: Setting up pest control contracts

During this video, Natalie Bungay and guest speaker Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy, will explore documentation, equipment and ongoing customer service.. More

20 April 2023

Selontra now suitable for use on field mice, says BASF

Press release: BASF's cholecalciferol rodenticide Selontra becomes the only professional rodenticide product available for targeting field mice. . More

20 April 2023

PestFix launch their in-house label printing services

Press release: PestFix is excited to launch their in-house label printing service at low prices for all pest management professionals. . More

20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.. More

14 April 2023

CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides

Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.. More

11 April 2023

Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland

National Bee Unit has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England. . More

06 April 2023

Scottish Bill to ban the sale and use of rodent glue boards published

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps.. More

31 March 2023

Pest photograph competition winner announced at PPC Live 2023

BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2023 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate. . More

30 March 2023

BASF talk preventing and treating ant infestations this summer 

As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More

30 March 2023

Four statutory pay increases in the UK in 2023

If you own a pest control business and have a staff team, there are four statutory pay increases in the UK that you need to know about this year. . More

30 March 2023

Pest control sector praise for Laser Industrie sprayer range

Press release: PPC Live first-timers Laser Industrie enjoyed warm feedback from pest controllers, who praised the professional quality of the sprayer range.. More

30 March 2023

New BPCA Code of Best Practice for wood boring insects released

BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects.. More

29 March 2023

Rokill acquires Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd

Press release: BPCA member Rokill Pest Control, part of the Nurture Landscapes Group, completes the acquisition of Durham-based Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd.. More

29 March 2023

BPCA Registered launches app for iPhone and Android

BPCA has released an app for its continuing professional development scheme, BPCA Registered.. More

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.. More

24 March 2023

PestFix scoop two awards in the Home and Garden Awards 2023

Press release: PestFix are proud to announce that they are the winners in two categories at the BUILD magazine Home and Garden Awards 2023.. More

23 March 2023

VIDEO: Social insects: Wasp and ant biology, behaviour and control

In this video, John Horsley will explore bee, wasp and ant biology and behaviour, risks and control techniques.. More

22 March 2023

BASF announces phaseout of its difenacoum range

Press release: BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa Gold, Neosorexa Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa Bait Blocks, and Sorexa D products later this year.. More

15 March 2023

Shield Pest Control donate to help Bromley food bank

Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control and the Royal Warrant Holders Association charity fund have donated £4000 to Bromley Borough Foodbank.. More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Misapplication of IPM and German cockroach infestations in the US

In this video Dr. Dini Miller discusses how the misapplication of integrated pest management (IPM) has impacted German cockroach infestations in the US.. More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Time flies when you're catching flies

In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Edialux talks about why insect identification is important and gives an overview of fly monitoring. . More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Bed bug chemical ecology: a tool in the battle against bed bugs

In this video, Dr Jette Knudsen from Nattaro Labs gives an overview of chemical ecology and how it can help pest controllers tackle bed bugs. . More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | The difference between permanent and long-term baiting

In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks the ins and outs of pest control baiting strategies. . More

08 March 2023

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business. . More

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.. More

02 March 2023

Date and location announced for ICUP 2025 conference 

Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.. More