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06 June 2023
Tackling summer ant infestations
As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More
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31 July 2024
TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey
CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.. More
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15 October 2024
TAKE PART: Consultation begins on the Pest Management Qualifications Framework
A consultation is open concerning the future of pest management qualifications. . More
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30 September 2020
Take steps now to stop squirrels entering your home
BPCA is urging people to take preventative pest management measures to stop squirrels getting into your roof space this winter.. More
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12 May 2021
Taking the lead? The future of lead ammunitions for pest management
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer, from DKA Pest Control, asks: “Is it time to think about surrendering our lead?” . More
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19 May 2021
Talking Pest Management chat with CEPA President
A Q&A session about the role and objectives of CEPA was recently held with President Henry Mott, as part of the Talking Pest Management series.. More
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11 May 2018
Talking to pest control customers about bees
BPCA’s newest special interest group, Beewise, has been put to work trying to take the sting out of communicating with clients about bees around the home.. More
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30 May 2022
TechAssure: Virtual assessment of practical skills and knowledge
In PPC107, Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill for newly qualified technicians.. More
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31 May 2021
Technicians takeover BPCA in lead up to World Pest Day
Five technicians are taking over BPCA’s social media channels to show the world the essential role they play in protecting public health.. More
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25 November 2016
Tenth assurance scheme gets rodenticide stewardship approval
Laid in Britain, an assurance scheme for hen's eggs, has been approved by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime as proof of competence for the purchase of professional use rodenticides. . More
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09 May 2022
Terminix UK sold to Norvestor
Press release: Terminix Global Holdings, following its merger with Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor.. More
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07 November 2017
Termites in the Midlands?
BPCA member, CSS Pest Services, identified a small colony, initially thought to contain up to 30 termites, during a routine inspection. After seeking confirmation from an entomologist, the termites were identified as Kalotermitidae, more commonly known as ‘Drywood Termite’.. More
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17 March 2020
Tetramethrin classification changes
Tetramethrin, the active ingredient in some insecticidal products, has been classified as a category 2 carcinogen.. More
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13 September 2017
That’s newts to me
Jonathan Walker from BPCA Member company, Eradipest, expected a straightforward rodent problem. However, his site survey revealed that rats weren’t the only species that had made themselves at home.. More
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11 November 2024
The annual Pest Management Crossword Book Volume 1 has landed!
Press release: The new annual Pest Management Crossword Book by BPCA Consultant memebr Veritas Pest Consultancy has been launched.
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11 May 2018
The big pest control get together: a look back at PPC Live 2018
Third time’s the charm for BPCA’s roaming trade show, PPC Live. With more visitors, exhibitors, and positive feedback than ever before – we’re calling it a win for everyone involved. . More
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23 August 2021
The BPCA Standard: what does it take to be a BPCA member?
In PPC104, Dee Ward-Thompson explains why we think that BPCA membership is still the highest pest management standard a company can meet. . More
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13 September 2017
The Brit in Brussels
Henry Mott has served as BPCA President and still actively runs a pest management company here in the UK. Now he’s taken his seat at the top of the table for the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA).. More
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06 December 2018
The case for rat blockers
Daniel Bamford, Director of Metex, explains how a properly installed rat blocker can protect your clients from reinfestation and add another potential revenue stream for professional pest controllers. . More
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27 November 2023
The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people
BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?". More
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02 August 2017
The cost of getting it wrong
Amid a series of successful prosecutions and press releases from the HSE , we thought it was worth wrapping up a few of case studies so you can get a clear picture of the consequences of “getting it wrong”. More
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16 May 2017
The Death of Diesel?
It’s alleged that some of our cities have such poor air quality that it contributes to the early deaths of some 40,000 UK citizens.. More
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17 November 2017
The death of the Yellow Pages and the rise of Shirley Temple
Telephone, telephone table, family address book, pen pot (complete with an assortment of random pens) and The Yellow Pages. My, how times have changed…. More
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05 December 2024
The EDI Toolkit: What is it and how will it help pest controllers?
Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems? . More
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23 August 2021
The elephant in the glue trap
PPC Editor Scott Johnstone looks at the motivations behind animal welfare reforms and speculates how the industry might have to adapt.. More