12 May 2021

Staff leaving because of you? Managing pest control teams

‘Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their managers.’ BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew shares his insights on management training.. More

22 January 2020

Stakeholders urged to sign CEPA Memorandum

Professional pest management companies, and any business using the services of one, are urged to put pen to paper and sign the CEPA Memorandum of Understanding. . More

05 March 2019

Starting a pest management company - can you do it on your own?

At BPCA HQ we take hundreds of calls every year with people asking us how they start out in pest management and whether it’s possible to get into the trade without experience. . More

27 September 2013

Starting out in pest control

Are you fairly new to the industry and thinking of setting up your own pest control company? Why not book your place on our 'Starting out in pest control course' this October. . More

09 November 2021

State of play: How technology is shaping pest control strategies in 2021

In PPC105 Paul Blackhurst, Rentokil Pest Control, shares his views on how technology can enhance our management programmes.. More

14 April 2021

Static rodenticide residues in barn owl surveillance

Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says CRRU. . More

17 July 2019

Stay alert to membership fraud

Forged BPCA membership certificates have been reported to us and we're asking members to be vigilant.. More

27 January 2022

Stay updated on changes to the Highway Code

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January.. More

03 January 2020

Staying safe on the roads

Pest control is a mobile business and winter driving can be hazardous, so let's take a look at how you can stay safe while out and about. . More

02 February 2025

Step up to the No Pest Fest on the PestFix stand at PPC Live 2025

Press release: PestFix is back at PPC Live and ready to impress with an arcade of pest-proofing fun!. More

29 January 2025

Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. . More

19 September 2024

Stop the presses! BPCA in the media

Find out how BPCA engages with the press to reach the public on behalf of the pest management sector.. More

23 October 2023

Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA

A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.. More

28 February 2020

Storms will drive pests into homes says PelGar

BPCA member PelGar says that the back-to-back battering of the UK by storm fronts and widespread flooding is likely to drive pests into human areas.. More

12 November 2019

Strategic storytime: Why don't they pay the piper?

In this article we demonstrate the value of pest management and its people, by telling the story of one of BPCA's strategic goals.. More

07 August 2024

Strategies for making the most of your business sale

In the current climate, careful planning and a good adviser are essential for minimizing taxes and maximizing net proceeds when selling your business.. More

20 January 2025

Stress, anxiety and depression among leading causes of workplace illness

HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related. . More

24 April 2017

Sub-contracting - how often do you check that your sub-contractors are still in membership?

Each year, there will be some companies who choose to no longer be a member of BPCA or those who are removed from membership as they no longer meet the membership criteria.. More

01 August 2019

Sugar-seeking wasps spark safety message

Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays.. More

30 August 2018

Summer Summit: Global Summit of Pest Management Services

BPCA sent our Chief Exec and Technical Manager to the Global Summit in Portugal. They both came back exhausted and tan-less. We asked them to report their findings to PPC readers.. More

03 December 2018

'Super rat' hotspots surround central data void

New hotspots of rats that are resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified by monitoring carried out at The University of Reading. . More

20 April 2020

Surge in pest activity in Covid-19 shutdown

BPCA is keeping a watching brief on pest issues after a survey revealed a significant spike in rat and mice activity in the Covid-19 pandemic.. More

23 February 2018

Surge in poison-resistant rat numbers

BPCA is highlighting the importance of expert pest control after a report revealed a new generation of rats carrying a genetic mutation which makes them resistant to conventional poison.. More

20 October 2020

Surprise resistance surveillance results prompt wake-up call

The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. More

18 October 2021

Survey and quotation template now available for members

BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.. More