11 February 2025

Missing Google Reviews or Suspended Profiles? A Quick Guide for Pest Management Professionals

PPC | Guidance If you’re a pest controller noticing that customer reviews have disappeared from your Google Business Profile (or that your profile has been suspended), you’re not alone. Google has confirmed a technical issu.... More

05 December 2024

Rage against the machines: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pest management

PPC117 | Opinion At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in pest management. The panel was:  Scott Johnstone (Marketing, Technology and Communications.... More

31 October 2024

2024 Autumn Budget: how might it affect pest businesses?

GOVERNMENT Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the long-awaited autumn budget plans yesterday. Here’s how the budget might affect you.   Increased National Insurance Contributions for employers and employers' all.... More

29 October 2024

Real Living Wage set to rise across UK

EMPLOYMENT Almost half a million people working for real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, as the real Living Wage rates rise to £12.60 an hour across the UK and £13.85 an.... More

07 August 2024

Strategies for making the most of your business sale

PPC116 | Business With business acquisitions at an all-time high, BPCA Operations Manager Lorraine Norton provides a simple, high-level overview of strategies to consider to get your pest business ready for sale. “Earn out usuall.... More

18 July 2024

Insurance warning to pest controllers as new law comes into force

PRESS RELEASE Leading animal business insurance broker Cliverton is urging pest controllers to be aware of the insurance implications associated with the use of glue traps, ahead of new legislation coming into effect. The Glue Tr.... More

26 June 2024

Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the country have travelled to Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for an immersive and extensive day of pest control training. Hosted by leading pest control solutions.... More

19 June 2024

Pest Solutions launches campaign urging UK government to address rodent-friendly litter

PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business, has today (18 June) launched a litter purge to tackle the growing amount of rubbish in towns and cities across the UK, which contributes to the rise of rodents and ot.... More

17 June 2024

PestFix say "it's about to make waves"

PRESS RELEASE Over the past week PestFix has been counting down, to what? Their ‘New Beginnings’ campaign. What is it? PestFix is shouting about how it’s making waves in the pest management industry. “We&rs.... 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

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

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

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

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

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

16 January 2024

Which? Trusted Traders new year discounts for BPCA members

Which? Trusted Traders, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering discounts on fees. BPCA teamed up with Which? to provide members with a BPCA membership benefit; a fantastic opportunity to get your bus.... More

27 November 2023

Optimise your pest control website for Google

BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible. If you’re serious about increasing enquiries fo.... More

27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

BUSINESS | PPC113 November 2023 Henry Mott is a seasoned veteran in the pest management industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has held many senior positions in national companies, as well as owning and managing his private busi.... More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Pricing, surveys and client expectations in pest control

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 Martin Harvey, Managing Director of BPCA member company Harvey Environmental Services, talks about pricing, surveys and client expectations.  Professional or cowboy? Take your pick. We re.... More

11 September 2023

A pest controller’s guide to business loans

BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023 In his comprehensive guide, James Robson, CEO of finance comparison site FundOnion, explains the types of business loans available to pest control companies. All too often, it isn’t ambition.... More

11 September 2023

Marketing checklist for pest control companies

BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023 Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of any pest control business, especially for small companies in the UK. BPCA supports many members with their marketing efforts; the marcomms team has put t.... More

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

BLOG If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association d.... More

05 June 2023

Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest

PPC111 | Opinion Sam Thorpe, Managing Director of BPCA member company, Predator Pest Solutions, dares to think the unthinkable: the potential for declining wasp management revenue. The old saying ‘don’t put all of you.... More

20 April 2023

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

BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.  BPCA members now have unlimited access to: Four advice services (HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal) Th.... More