06 February 2025

Metex launch new Unikey for manhole covers

PRESS RELEASE Metex are launching their newly rebranded Unikey at PPC Live 2025. The Unikey universal manhole cover key kit includes two heavy duty handles, 10 interchangeable key tips and a stopcock key, all in a carry case. .... More

06 February 2025

Killgerm show off new product range at PPC Live 2025

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Killgerm to exhibit impressive new product range at Professional Pest Controller (PPC) Live in Harrogate this March.   AF Trap Base  The modular scalable design of the base allows traps to be c.... More

04 February 2025

Wöhler bring advanced pest control inspection tools to PPC Live

PRESS RELEASE Wöhler video inspection cameras and video endoscopes are excellent tools for spotting pests lurking behind walls, inside pipes, or within built-in cabinets, even in the darkest areas. Pests tend to find those h.... More

03 February 2025

Defender Bird Spikes debut the Defender Irritator at PPC Live 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Defender Bird Spikes team is heading to PPC Live with an impressive lineup of over 20 high-quality bird spikes, each expertly designed to tackle bird problems in any situation. We’re thrilled to debut our.... More

02 February 2025

Step up to the No Pest Fest on the PestFix stand at PPC Live 2025

PRESS RELEASE PestFix is back at PPC Live - bigger, better, and ready to impress, with our No Pest Fest. Swing by stand 36 and dive into our arcade of pest-proofing fun! Explore the latest in proofing solutions, challenge your sk.... More

02 February 2025

BJ Sherriff to launch Hornetsafe Technician Suit with special discount at PPC Live 2025

PRESS RELEASE BJ Sherriff are proud to launch the groundbreaking Hornetsafe Technician Suit at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. This revolutionary PPE solution combines advanced protection with unparalleled comfort. Crafted with.... More

29 January 2025

Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

LOBBYING In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.  This raises serious concerns, as a De.... More

29 January 2025

REHIS celebrates 150 years of protecting Scotland

SECTOR NEWS Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is celebrating its 150-year anniversary with a series of events and projects – and a very special tartan reflecting its long history. The Royal Environmen.... More

29 January 2025

Safeguard Pest Control appoints new MD

PRESS RELEASE Safeguard Pest Control has appointed Andrew Simpson as its new managing director. Andrew, 55, joined the Kent-based business, which is part of Orkin UK, at the start of January and will be focussing on consolidating the c.... More

21 January 2025

CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

ASSOCIATION BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun. Working closely with the Executive Board, the core of the role will have a focus on: Championing the interests of the pest cont.... More

20 January 2025

Stress, anxiety and depression among leading causes of workplace illness

HEALTH AND SAFETY HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related.  That’s an estimated 776,000 cases with each case taking an aver.... More

14 January 2025

BASF announces relaunch of Fendona 6 SC

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter. The fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide features a unique active ingredient, a.... More

13 January 2025

Cliverton Insurance launch new accident and illness policy

PRESS RELEASE To help protect you and your business, Cliverton Insurance Brokers have launched a new Personal Accident and Illness insurance policy, Cliverton Protect, in conjunction with Ortus Underwriting. Running a business ca.... More

13 January 2025

VIDEO DEBATE: Life after glue boards - tackling rapid rodent infestations

CPD VIDEO  New legislation in England, Scotland and Wales has severely restricted or completely banned the use of glue boards. Pest management professionals nationwide must adapt to this new hole in our toolkit.   I.... More

09 January 2025

Remembering Bruce Blything

IN MEMORIAM Written by Phil Blything. Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital. Co-founder and MD of Industrial Pesticides (NW) Ltd, in Liverpool, Bruce was.... More

09 January 2025

How do I stop birds nesting on my property?

PESTAWARE If birds are nesting on your home or business, they can bring a whole host of health, safety and sometimes wellbeing problems. They leave a lot of guano (droppings) which can cause health problems or lead someone to slip and.... More

08 January 2025

New MD appointment for Dealey Environmental

PRESS RELEASE Stefanie Inger has been appointed Managing Director of Dealey Environmental, as Martin Cobbald steps into CEO role. Dealey Environmental, a leader in environmental solutions and pest control services, is delighted t.... More

07 January 2025

Licensing updates for England and Scotland in 2025

LICENSING From January 2025, an update was provided to some of the general and class licences within England and Scotland for birds and Glis glis. There are currently no changes to licensing in Wales and BPCA are awaiting information r.... More

19 December 2024

BASF: Reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species

GUEST BLOG Every individual who handles rodenticides has a responsibility to protect non-target species. Here, Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager, Professional and Specialty Solutions for BASF Pest Control discusses the importa.... More

18 December 2024

Pick a professional for protection from pests

PESTAWARE All farming businesses require protection from pests. And, like agronomists, pest professionals are on hand to help improve productivity and reduce risk on-farm. But in a largely unregulated market, farmers can fall foul of u.... More

17 December 2024

Best Pest Pic competition is back for PPC Live 2025

COMPETITION BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do.... More

13 December 2024

Boost your business with PestFix’s 'Find a Pest Controller' tool

PRESS RELEASE Are you looking for a simple, effective way to grow your pest control business and attract more local customers?  PestFix is excited to introduce you to the 'Find a Pest Controller' feature on our website. This.... More

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | What are consumer rights and why are they important?

CPD VIDEO  In this video, Ben Meredith fromTrustmark, talks about what consumer rights are and why they are important. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 28. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these.... More

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | iQ Products: Success and Solutions

CPD VIDEO  In this video, Michael Sims from Bell Labs talks about their iQ Products. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 28. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested.... More

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | Roaches around the Christmas tree

CPD VIDEO  In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis, talks about all thngs roaches. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 28. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interest.... More

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | Pest Management for a Sustainable Future

CPD VIDEO  In this video, Stephen Doggett from NSW Westmead Hospital, talks about how we can create a sustainable future in the pest management industry. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 28. The British Pest Cont.... More

12 December 2024

Pestguard's Brian Sowerby to retire after 44 years

INDUSTRY NEWS Brian Sowerby says farewell to pest control after nearly half a century in the industry.  Brian started out catching moles for farmers in the Durham area in 1980. "After training through MAFF (now Defra) t.... More

12 December 2024

LNPS wins Newham Growth Business Award 

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions is celebrating after winning the Business Growth category of the Newham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024. The award ceremony was held at the Old Town Hall in Str.... More

10 December 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 117 (PPC117) out now

PPC117 puts a spotlight on regulation. We have articles on the new CRRU code changes, using cholecalciferol safely, and how to successfully apply for gull licences in 2025. We also have a feature on deer management from.... More

09 December 2024

VIDEO: Prevention is better than cure: pest awareness training

CPD VIDEO When it comes to pests, prevention is always better than cure. During this video, John Horsley will explore: The benefits of training onsite personal to be your eyes and ears Some hints and tips on how to deliver effect.... More

07 December 2024

Pests in the press: July to September 2024

PPC117 | Pests in the press Over the summer months, BPCA has enjoyed a healthy mix of coverage in print and digitally as well as broadcast appearances on radio and TV. As June moved into July, planned press releases were paused b.... More

07 December 2024

Pests in politics: July to September 2024

PPC117 | Pests in politics The past few months have seen notable changes in England's pest control landscape, particularly surrounding the introduction of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, which took effect on 31 July 2024.   .... More

07 December 2024

Ask the technical team: December 2024

PPC117 | Ask the technical team Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.  SPEED READ The wasp season has been terrible.... More

06 December 2024

Whatever's the matter, deer? Non-native deer management in the UK

PPC117 | Technical Deer have been an important ecological asset in our countryside for millennia. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) are the only two species able to claim the United Kingdom as their true ancestral.... More

06 December 2024

CRRU code changes: what pest managers need to know

PPC117 | Technical The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates. Some of the changes aren’t relevant to pest control but other items are important for us to review and understand. .... More

06 December 2024

FAQs BPCA Membership 2025

It’s always interesting, as we approach the end of any year, to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to focusing on our next planned priorities. Whether it’s personal resolutions or corporate strategies, reflection and plan.... More

05 December 2024

Back-to-basics: Using cholecalciferol rodenticide safely

PPC117 | Technical Cholecalciferol rodenticides have been on the market for some time now. However, there are significant differences between cholecalciferol-baits and anticoagulants, with which we’re probably more familiar. We a.... 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

05 December 2024

Licence to gull: how to soar through the application process for bird control

PPC117 | Technical Gull management requires great effort and knowledge to be successful. In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licens.... More

05 December 2024

Meet the member: Rhino Pest Management

PPC117 | Meet the member In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.  This article contains details of a traumatic childbirth.... More

05 December 2024

The EDI Toolkit: What is it and how will it help pest controllers?

PPC117 | Technical Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?  BPCA has released Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies.  The.... More

27 November 2024

Red Spider Mites on the hunt for spaces to hibernate

PESTAWARE Female Red Spider Mites can invade homes in large numbers during the autumn as they seek out places to hibernate, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders in H.... More

27 November 2024

Top tips for winter driving

HEALTH AND SAFETY Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads. Pest controllers spend a lot of time driving, going from job to job, so it's imp.... More

27 November 2024

Manuela Cordeiro elected President of the Global Pest Management Coalition

INTERNATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT The Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) is proud to announce the election of Manuela Cordeiro, one of its distinguished members, as President of the Global Pest Management Coalition (G.... More

26 November 2024

Product withdrawal: Pybuthrin 33 to be removed from the market

PRESS RELEASE The COPR registration of Pybuthrin 33 (HSE 5106) will expire on 1 February 2025, and Envu will no longer support this registration through GB BPR. Therefore, the phase-out dates (corrected by Envu on 27/11/24) are as foll.... More

25 November 2024

EasyLeasing van purchases: Member benefit in focus

MEMBER BENEFITS Don’t let the term “Leasing” fool you, writes BPCA President Chris Cagienard. Did you know that you can now get 30% off the purchase price of new Toyota Vans and 47% off the price of their Electric models w.... More

25 November 2024

Orkin appoints new health and safety head

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance. Steve will be working across the group’s four brands: Albany Pest Control, Guardian Legionella Services, N.... More

22 November 2024

Killgerm Group appoints new UK Managing Director

PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group is proud to announce an important investment in the organisational structure of their UK operations. From 18 November, James Garrison has been appointed as UK Managing Director with responsibility for.... More

22 November 2024

Beaver Pest Control acquired by Orkin

PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of London-based Beaver Pest Control on 25 October 2024. Beaver Pest Control was established by Graham Lodge in.... More

15 November 2024

VIDEO: Controlling rats and mice in flats

CPD VIDEO One of the biggest challenges any technician may face is working in multi-occupied buildings and attempting to deliver a block treatment.  Infestations that run through multiple properties within one block can produce so.... More