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  • 27 March 2024

    BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

    PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical.... More

  • 26 March 2024

    Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

    MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.  The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champion.... More

  • 22 March 2024

    Advion efficacy proven to stop cockroach activity

    PRESS RELEASE Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel was the fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses. The practical research in premises infested with German cockroaches compar.... More

  • 21 March 2024

    PestWorld 2024 - save the dates

    EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024. When: 22-25 October 2024 Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. Held each year, and organised by the Nationa.... 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

  • 21 March 2024

    Pelsis launches new remote monitoring solution

    PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control. Developed by Philadelphia-based tech firm Microshare, the EverSmart product s.... More

  • 20 March 2024

    Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland  

    LOBBYING An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, which leaves room for empowering pest professionals to continue employing glue traps in their crucial work across Scotland.   Thi.... More

  • 20 March 2024

    VIDEO: Can pest management be carbon neutral?

    CPD VIDEO In this video, Maisie Bullock from Pest Solutions and Natalie Bungay from BPCA answer the question, can pest management be carbon neutral? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Spe.... More

  • 20 March 2024

    VIDEO: Moths – mini menaces and their management!

    CPD VIDEO In this video, Sophie Thorogood from forum sponsor Pelsis talks about the management of Moth species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control A.... More

  • 20 March 2024

    VIDEO: Preparing for mosquito-borne disease emergence in Britain

    CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Georgia Kirby from University of Glasgow investigates mosquito ecology in Scotland. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Special. The British Pest Control A.... More

  • 20 March 2024

    VIDEO: Workplace Wellness: Maximising productivity and preventing common injuries at work

    CPD VIDEO In this video, Ellen Fitzgibbons from EMF Coaching talks about maximising productivity and preventing common injuries in the workplace. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 22 – International Women's Day Specia.... More

  • 19 March 2024

    RSPH publishes new report on the Public Health workforce

    PRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations that would unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce.  The wider workfor.... More

  • 19 March 2024

    VIDEO: Proofing for rodent control (part 2)

    CPD VIDEO This video is the second-part in a two-part series on pest control proofing techniques.  Previously, we have explored the tools and equipment we need for proofing. But we also need to understand best practice of pro.... More

  • 18 March 2024

    A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

    MARCH 2024 PestEx returned to the London ExCeL last week, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.  Despite a challenging time for pest professionals, the atmosphere was optimistic and future-fa.... More

  • 12 March 2024

    Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?

    BUSINESS NEWS Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. Here's an overview of how these budget announcements may affect pest profe.... More

  • 04 March 2024

    Pelsis Group introduces new corporate brand

    PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group today introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company’s journey and its ongoing commitment to customers. In 2.... More

  • 04 March 2024

    New research into experiences around pest management

    RESEARCH Dr Hannah Fair, a departmental lecturer at University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests. The professional pest management indust.... More

  • 04 March 2024

    Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman

    PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the ro.... More

  • 02 March 2024

    Nurture Group acquires Midland Pest Control

    PRESS RELEASE Nurture Group has completed the acquisition of Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, further strengthening its presence across the Midlands region.   The award-winning green services group, which has estab.... More

  • 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

    PPC 114 | Annual report . More

  • 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