06 June 2024

VIDEO: Insectram - Pest Control Software

CPD VIDEO We're joined by Insectram on this sponsored slot talking about their pest control software solutions. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 24. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events.... More

06 June 2024

Minister Pow changes mind on glue board licensing scheme (England)

LEGISLATION As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England.  Defra has told BPCA that Minister Pow has asked for the following changes to the li.... More

06 June 2024

Manifesto for Pest Management released on World Pest Day

POLICY With the General Election a few weeks away, the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has released its Manifesto for Pest Management, detailing our policy demands of the next government.  The launch coincides with W.... More

31 May 2024

Programme for PestWorld 2024 announced

PRESS RELEASE The programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2024 to be held between 22-25 October 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA are now available on the P.... More

30 May 2024

Pest Solutions driving forward net zero ambitions as part of Step Up to Net Zero programme

PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business based in Glasgow, is leading the way on prioritising sustainability and the journey to net zero in the pest control industry as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.... More

30 May 2024

New client document explains Glue Traps (Offences) Act available for members

DOCUMENT BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients.  The document was created with the support of Orkin UK and is now available to download in the member library.... More

30 May 2024

VIDEO: Selling your business for maximum value

We're joined by Jonathan Barker from Kingsbrook talking about selling your business for maximum value. During this webinar, Jonathan will explore: •   How to maximise the value of your business •   When is the best tim.... More

29 May 2024

Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024

AWARDS The deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, June 7. The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. This year’s National Pest Awards, run in.... More

29 May 2024

Orkin UK expands with the acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS)

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS) as the latest step in the pest control, bird control and legionella specialist’s ambitious UK expansion. As a result.... More

22 May 2024

Global Pest Management Coalition Announces World Pest Day 2024 Celebration Global Solutions

PRESS RELEASE The Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024. Recognised as a global event since its inception in 2017, World Pest Day aims to raise awareness about the cr.... More

20 May 2024

Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites. Hosted by leading pest control supplier, Killg.... More

17 May 2024

Scientists ask pest professionals to help find mosquitoes in Scotland

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers in Scotland are being asked to record mosquito activity on a new website called mosquito-scotland.com. A collaborative project between the University of Glasgow, the MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Resear.... More

16 May 2024

Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?

BLOG Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it?  Curiou.... More

16 May 2024

Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation

PRESS RELEASE A national trade body says public health across England is under threat from pests due to an ‘ill thought out’ licensing scheme being pushed forward by Government. British Pest Control Association says t.... More

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

MEMBER BENEFIT Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale! Power all your favourite digital activities with remarkable offers on the latest tech, from powerful PCs to top electronics, cutting-edg.... More

13 May 2024

VIDEO: Integrated insect management: Prevention

Preventing infestations of insects is a key component to protecting your customers and their business, be it flies, cockroaches or bed bugs.  As we know, some infestations are more preventable than others, but there is always something.... More

04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 covers both the technical and business side of pest management. We have two more member benefits this time, BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay tells us about member benefit Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Nicola Waller fr.... More

03 May 2024

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

PPC115 | Pests in politics ▶ Scotland’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, leaving room for pest professionals to continue with glue.... More

03 May 2024

Pests in the press: January to March 2024

PPC115 | Pests in the press TV has been at the centre of BPCA’s press activity in the first three months of the year, as ongoing work to position BPCA as a voice for the industry continues to bear fruit. BPCA’s Natali.... More

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