04 October 2023

BPCA urges vigilance on bed bugs, following France fears

PESTAWARE Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Regular checks at home can help identify early signs of an infestation, while visual checks when.... More

03 October 2023

New polling shows public support for public health investment in UK

PRESS RELEASE A new survey for the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the oldest public health agency in the world, has found that the majority of the public (85%) said there must be sufficient funding for public health workers, so the.... More

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

CHARITY Former health and safety manager, Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of family lost to various forms of dementia.  The trek took place in Brixham in Devo.... More

01 October 2023

Product withdrawal: BASF announces phaseout of insecticide products

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide products, Goliath® Gel and Formidor®, will be withdrawn, with the last sales in March 2024 and last use on 24 September 20.... More

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

POLITICS The Agriculture (Wales) Bill received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.  It introduced a ban on the use of glue traps which will come in to force on 17 October 2023.  The Agr.... More

27 September 2023

Business administrations up 22% in 2023

BUSINESS Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year. According to the research, a total of 759 UK businesses filed for administration in th.... More

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

GUEST BLOG Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are a hot topic right now. Sightings in the UK have increased dramatically recently and you may have seen them in the news or on social media.   Elliott Rose-King is from BPCA Consultant m.... More

20 September 2023

Cycling for Mind: Pelsis group employee takes on 4,500 mile challenge

CHARITY An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind. Pelsis Group finance team member, Adam Sims is taking on the challenge follow.... More

15 September 2023

Red Squirrel Awareness Week events

EVENTS UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA), a UK-wide partnership of 45 leading conservation and forestry organisations, Government agencies and companies, are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.  Taking place from.... More

12 September 2023

September may see spike in spiders, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed. Mating season for spiders begins in early autumn and lasts for less th.... More

11 September 2023

Pests in the press: July to September 2023

PESTS IN THE PRESS | PPC112 September 2023 With sightings of Asian hornets in early spring, followed by a media spotlight on ‘Dracula’ horseflies and the launch of Direct Line’s ‘rat map’, it’s been a bum.... More

11 September 2023

CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 PRESS RELEASE A press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023. ENDING USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES BROMADIOLONE.... More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 Pest managers play a crucial role in maintaining public health and ensuring the safety of our homes and businesses. In this opinion piece, Envu's Richard Faulkner explains why he believes that in th.... More

11 September 2023

Revolutionising pest control: sustainability and digitalisation

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 Pest control is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing demand for sustainability and digitalisation. While there are concerns about the potential ban on poison, these fears are large.... More

11 September 2023

Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Following the first lockdown of March 2020, research by Richard Warren, an MSc student at the University of Derby, investigated the effects on the population of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) in the UK.... More

11 September 2023

Working with artificial intelligence: the future of pest control

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Stephen L Doggett is Director of Medical Entomology at NSW Health Pathology in Sydney, Australia, and Chief Editor of FAOPMA magazine. He tells PPC about his predictions for the use of AI in the pest m.... More

11 September 2023

Sporadic pests and how to manage them

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Returning contributor, Partho Dhang, has a PhD in Zoology and is the author of ‘Urban pest control: a practitioner’s guide’. This time he’s sharing tips on less common insects that o.... More

11 September 2023

Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments

BEST PRACTISE | PPC112 September 2023 BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.  The widely acknowledged purpose of an environmental risk as.... 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

11 September 2023

Meet the member: Putting up the Barricade

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC112 September 2023 Rebekah Carral is a pest control business owner based in Scotland. We caught up with her to find out a bit more about Barricade Pest Control, how she fell into the industry and her pest control passio.... More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Politics, environment and welfare in pest control

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 James Wood, Head of Training and Compliance at Beaver Pest Control, reacts to the complicated political landscape for pest management and speculates on what professionals can do to explain toolbox changes to.... More

08 September 2023

Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?

SECTOR NEWS The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London. These Awards were a celebration of the very best in professional pest control across the UK. The event was orga.... More

07 September 2023

WowNow Hire expands business development team

PRESS RELEASE WowNow Hire (Nationwide Hire Ltd), a leading provider of Hire equipment in the FM, Construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members. As a part of the business’s future plans Tracey Gor.... More

04 September 2023

Control Solutions wins street cleaning tender for Debenham Parish Council

PRESS RELEASE Family-run, Suffolk based pest control business, Control Solutions, has been awarded a three year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham. Owner and operator Ben Goodrum said:.... More

31 August 2023

Rotate your bait, say BASF

PRESS RELEASE Every pest professional knows that controlling rats and mice isn’t as simple as picking the strongest bait off the shelf and leaving it down for rodents to consume. In fact, there are a whole host of factors that sh.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Bees: identification, behaviours and repercussions

CPD VIDEO In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (a member BeeWise, a BPCA Special Interest Group) talks about bee identification and behaviours. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 sponsored slot | Non-chemical rodent control (NoCheRo)

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Associ.... More

30 August 2023

Guest blog: Is it time for you to offer bee removal services?

GUEST BLOG Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher, from ABM Pest Control and Mansfield Honey Bees, thinks 2024 will be a great time to start. Here he explains why. .... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Dissecting the problems of the modern squirrel dilemma!

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | CRRU Update August 2023

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More

30 August 2023

Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce

SURVEY Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is committed to supporting the wider public health workforce. Following the first ever Public Health Workforce Week last year, they will be hosting it again from 2-6 October 2023. RSP.... More

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

PRESS RELEASE Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive. British Pest Control Association.... 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

15 August 2023

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

PRESS RELEASE If you're an international delegate planning to attend PestWorld 2023 and haven't registered yet, don’t delay. The special discounted early bird registration rate ends on 6 September, 2023. What: PestWorl.... More

04 August 2023

VIDEO: Biting insect pests: fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes and lice

CPD VIDEO Biting insect pests can spread diseases, cause pain or discomfort and can be challenging to control. But being vigilant with a managed approach can make all the difference. The species we will cover includes fleas, bed b.... More

01 August 2023

Industry mourns passing of Richard Lamb

TRIBUTE The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member and dependable industry presence, Richard Lamb.  Richard passed away on 26 June 2023, following a battle with liver disease.... More

25 July 2023

Bins are key battleground in protecting public from pests, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Bin collections have a key role to play in protecting people from the dangers of pest infestation, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal.... More

24 July 2023

Vergo Pest Management unveil AI rodent detection solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight, an innovative, intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution. With state-of-the-art technology and advanced a.... More

24 July 2023

Lancashire Bird Control football club's new commercial partner

PRESS RELEASE Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner. For both business and residential clients, Lancashire Bird Control offer efficient bird contro.... More

24 July 2023

New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed

PRESS RELEASE Smart pest control technology continues to push forward and PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.  So what is BirdAlert anyway?  This.... More

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians Associatio.... More

14 July 2023

VIDEO: Nuisance pests: Silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plaster beetles

CPD VIDEO Those nuisance pests that can be tricky to manage, so what are they and what can we do about them? During this webinar, John will explore: Types of nuisance pests; silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and p.... More

14 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra

PRESS RELEASE Joe Martin, a professional pest controller from PGM & Son Pest Control Limited, was called to an arable farm following reports of an extensive rodent infestation that had been causing considerable damage to farm buildings..... More

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Lobbying Register (UKLR), operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). BPCA is a registered lobbying organisation meaning we’re: Acc.... More

04 July 2023

LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for the world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team based in East London.  As part of the sponsorship deal, L.... More

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.  Way back in 1998, Exterminators embarked on a journey to build a brand to determine their own destiny, with a small initial in.... More

30 June 2023

Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover

PEST NEWS On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit (NBU). An NBU Inspector reportedly investigated the sighting and collected samples, which have been sent for analysis. .... More

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

INVASIVE SPECIES In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK. As many of you may already know, a suspected Asian hornet sighting occurred in.... More