24 July 2020

Free rodenticide resistance testing service resumes: Appeal to pest controllers for samples

Chairman Dr Alan Buckle calls for tail samples of freshly killed rats and mice from pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers who think they may have resistance problems.. More

22 September 2022

Free SSIP Health and Safety Certification for BPCA members launched

CQMS Safety-Scheme offers BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification.. More

25 April 2019

Free tests and new guide tackle spread of resistant rats

All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats that survive high potency rodenticides, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle.. More

02 March 2021

Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing

Pest management professionals urged to help create accurate national picture of rodenticide resistance in light of latest resistance trends. . More

08 February 2024

Free website SEO audit from Targeted SEO at PestEx 2024

Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March.. More

11 February 2017

Freedom of information request reveals thousands of pest control call outs in NHS hospitals

Data by the Press Association shows that pest controllers were called out over 5000 times by hospitals in England.. More

27 November 2023

FriendWatch: Hedgehogs

Julia Pittman of Beaver Pest Control loves British wildlife, especially hedgehogs. Discover the challenges they face and how you can help.. More

30 April 2020

Friendwatch: Water voles

Taking a detour from our usual Pestwatch, Dee Ward-Thompson separates friend from foe with this article about the protected water vole. . More

09 December 2025

From cybersecurity to pest control: how curiosity and community shaped Squeak-a-boo

Somerset-based pest controller Matthew Arnold, owner of Squeak-a-boo Pest Control, talked to PPC magazine about career changes, award recognition and stumbling upon opportunities.. More

07 March 2019

From servicing to strategy

Yes, that’s right. You have a new face at the front of your magazine. I’m delighted and proud to introduce myself to you as the new BPCA President. . More

26 February 2021

Fruit flies: Horizon 2020 project addresses major invasive pests

In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable production from invasive species and how a new project aims to plug a research gap on fruit flies in Europe.. More

20 September 2024

Full Memcom membership for BPCA

British Pest Control Association is pleased to officially be a full member of the Memcom community.. More

02 May 2025

Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework. . More

20 February 2018

Fumigants and Pheromones Conference in Indianapolis

Insects Limited and FSS will be hosting the 13th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference 12-14 June 2018 at the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis, USA.. More

24 November 2015

Fumigation Qualification: Joint HSE-Industry Statement

Regulatory requirements for the use of professional plant protection products require users to hold a specified certificate (demonstrating sufficient knowledge of safe and sustainable use) issued by an officially designated awarding body.. More

03 August 2021

Funding secured for gadget that identifies apple moth pest

MothNet has secured funding from Innovate UK to develop a fully automated codling moth monitoring system for apple growers. . More

03 May 2024

Future of pest management survey

Jordan McCay gives PPC readers a first look at the Future of Pest Management Survey results in a comprehensive summary.. More

28 May 2019

GALLERY: PestEx 2019 the pest management show in pictures

Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show.... More

05 August 2020

GALLERY: PPC magazine all 100 covers

Take a look back at the history of Professional Pest Controller Magazine with this 100 issue special gallery. . More

06 March 2018

GDPR May 2018 deadline approaches: what pest control companies need to know

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means that individuals have greater control over how organisations collect, use and protect their personal data. It’s potentially a big change to how you’ll use client information when you’re marketing to them. . More

16 September 2025

General Licence 002 updated for feral pigeon control in Wales

NRW has updated General Licence 002 (GL002), which permits the control of feral pigeons for the purposes of protecting public health, public safety and preventing the spread of disease.. More

25 April 2019

General licences for bird control in Scotland to remain in place

Scottish Natural Heritage has reassured users of their general licences that they remain in place in Scotland.. More

24 April 2019

General licences for bird control will be revoked - BPCA respond

BPCA has been alerted that as of this Thursday (25 April 2019), Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild bird species.. More

23 April 2019

General licences for bird control: major changes to licensing requirements

Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019.. More

13 February 2020

GENERAL LICENCES: six licences reissued for control of wild birds

Six general licences reissued in England on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.. More