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31 March 2022
Contego making a difference at Yarm Primary School
Press release: Contego's pledge to give back to their local community continues. In this article, they talk to Yarm Primary School about how their donation will make a difference to pupils. . More
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30 September 2021
Contego supports save the bees initiative
As part of their wide-ranging pledge to give back to the local community, BPCA member Contego is running a 'Save the Bees' initiative.. More
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22 August 2019
Contract Sharing Network celebrates national contract
Launched at PestEx 2017, the Contract Sharing Network (CSN) is celebrating a significant step forward. . More
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24 February 2017
Contract Sharing Network to launch in place of National Survey as part of PestEx 2017 seminar schedule
BPCA's Servicing Committee has recently approved a new initiative, the Contract Sharing Network.. More
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04 August 2020
Control silverfish professionally
Recent years have seen a rise in silverfish infestations and they can often be hard to control due to behaviour and habitat. To allow effective control of this growing pest, it is important to be well versed in distinguishing between the many different species.. More
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04 September 2023
Control Solutions wins street cleaning tender for Debenham Parish Council
Press release: Suffolk-based Control Solutions has been awarded a three-year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham.. More
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12 June 2025
Control, monitor or suppress: what are insect light traps really for?
In this PPC article, Tom Holmes shares his extensive knowledge of insect light traps to help pest professionals better understand these vital tools.. More
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10 May 2018
Controlling flies in commercial food sites
Although rodent infestations tend to be considered a more extreme issue by customers, flying insects that can pose the greatest risk to the contamination of products and packaging. Chris Cagienard makes a case for how and why we prioritise flying insect control in food sites.. More
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16 November 2017
Controlling reputation – we can’t help if we don’t know!
A first lesson of public relations is to take control of potentially bad press. Being part of a trade association is a useful, but often forgotten, mechanism to help preserve reputation.. More
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27 March 2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19) risk assessment template released for BPCA members
BPCA members can now access a Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk assessment template provided by Stallard Kane.. More
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26 May 2020
Coronavirus and bed bugs: how hotels can protect guests after lockdown
New BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member, Spotta, explains why bed bugs have staying power and what hotels can do to plan for reopening. . More
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05 February 2020
Coronavirus: advice for employers
Do employers need to take any steps, now the first cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK?. More
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31 October 2022
Corporate social responsibility: what kind of impact can a pest management company create?
PPC regular Michael Coates explains how corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be about mega organisations and box-ticking.. More
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16 January 2020
Could you be the new BASIS FACTS Chairperson?
BASIS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson for the BASIS FACTS Advisory Committee, starting in March 2020.. More
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02 July 2015
Councils must point to professionals on pest control
Local authorities are being urged to ensure cuts to pest control services don't create a risk to public health. . More
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23 April 2021
Covid resilience praised in CEPA Annual Report 2020
The CEPA Annual Report 2020 is available to read online, with President Henry Mott praising the pest management industry's ability to thrive during the pandemic.. More
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02 April 2020
Covid-19 business support timelines
A handy guide to when you can access UK Government business support during Covid-19 pandemic. . More
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11 April 2022
Covid-19 restrictions being replaced by public health advice
According to HSE, Covid-19 guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice in England, Scotland and Wales.. More
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02 November 2020
Covid-19 second wave and what pest companies need to know
As a spike in Covid-19 cases sweeps the UK, we take a look at the restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what pest management companies need to know. . More
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14 May 2021
Covid-19 spot checks continue as lockdown measures start to lift
As lockdown eases in stages, HSE is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections on businesses in all sectors to confirm they have Covid-secure measures in place.. More
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24 April 2020
Covid-19 testing for key workers
UK government has announced that key workers who are showing symptoms of Covid-19 will be eligible to apply for a test.. More
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09 December 2021
Covid-19 update: new UK winter restrictions announced
As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, new restrictions have been introduced which may impact the way pest control professionals carry out work. . More
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03 February 2021
COVID-19: A great time to help Britain's bees
BPCA member PGH Beegone says the UK's bee population has been given a fighting chance as a result of lockdowns and reduced travel this last year.. More
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28 May 2019
Creating excellence in cockroach baiting programmes
Steve Broadbent from Ensystex is back, this time we’re talking about what makes for a precise and targeted baiting programme.. More
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05 March 2019
Credit control for professional pest management companies
Did you know in the region of 80% of businesses that suffer late payment are kept waiting one month or longer beyond agreed terms?. More