27 August 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads.. More

25 February 2021

Google My Business: Promote your pest control company for free

In this article, Which? Trusted Traders share their insights on the Google tool that helps you find and generate leads for your pest control business.. More

29 October 2025

Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.. More

08 September 2025

Government reshuffle: BPCA welcomes new ministers and invites collaboration with pest management community

On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. . More

14 April 2021

Grain store pest protection webinar - register now!

BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection. . More

01 July 2022

Grand opening of Chichester PestFix storefront a success

Press release: With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront in Chichester, West Sussex.. More

23 February 2018

Green pest control - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

When selecting a pest control contract, care should be given to specify a contractor that can prevent pests rather than cure their effects and can do this using the minimum of chemicals. . More

12 May 2021

Greener isn't always better: non-chemical alternatives for rodent control

BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew investigates NoCheRo, an initiative of the German Environment Agency that effectively wants to ban chemical control methods for rodents. . More

11 September 2018

Grey is the new Black

The grey squirrel, here in Britain and Europe, is classed as an Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and as such is recognised as being in the top worst 100 such species in the world.. More

27 November 2023

Grey's anatomy: The modern grey squirrel dilemma

In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.. More

11 October 2016

Ground Control Ltd win the Queen’s Award for Innovation

Big congratulations to BPCA members, Ground Control Ltd, for winning the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: innovation 2016.. More

12 June 2025

Gruesome or necessary? Should you post dead pests on social media?

In PPC119, Stuart Blair and Kelly Farrant took opposing views on a controversial topic: whether pest management companies should post graphic images on social media.. More

26 February 2020

Guess Whose Poo

Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.. More

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control. . More

17 November 2020

Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed

In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees. . More

23 April 2025

Guest blog: Developing a Lantra-approved night shooting course

Karolien Van der Vorm, 360 Wildlife Control, talks about the lack of available shooting training in the industry and what's being done to fill the gaps. . More

21 December 2022

Guest blog: Don't let pests spoil your Christmas!

Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.. More

30 August 2023

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

Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher thinks 2024 will be a great time to start.. More

04 March 2020

Guidance for pest management companies on Covid-19 Coronavirus

The outbreak of New Corona Virus 2019-nCoV, commonly known as Coronavirus or Covid-19, in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei Province, has had a major impact across the globe. . More

25 May 2022

Guidance for professional users of Plant Protection Products

If you use professional plant protection products as part of your work, or if you have professional PPPs applied by a third party on your behalf, then you must notify Defra.. More

14 June 2018

Guidance for the frequency of checking snap-break back traps available for BPCA members

BPCA has produced a guidance document to help our members decide how often they need to check their snapback/break-back traps.. More

17 September 2020

Guidance on test and trace procedures for pest management companies

BPCA has released a free guidance document for pest professionals considering implementing a test and trace procedure during the Covid-19 pandemic. . More

26 November 2025

GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people

The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.. More

29 October 2025

GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional

When cameras are placed inside homes or commercial buildings, pest professionals step into an area covered by strict privacy and data protection laws. Misusing a camera, even unintentionally, could put your company at risk of breaching the UK’s data protection legislation.. More

21 April 2020

GVS talk RPE for pest professionals and Covid-19

In this guest blog, Danny Barr, one of GVS' UK RPE specialists, talked us through the work GVS has been doing and the key aspects of wearing safety masks. . More