19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Remote Rodent Monitoring and Trapping - TrapMe

In this video, Kim Lauridsen Hansen, Edialux, talks about remote monitoring as a new technology and how remote monitoring can benefit your business. The TrapMe remote monitoring system will be discussed; how it works and how it provide.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Sixty Years Of Anticoagulant Resistance In The UK

Dr Alan Buckle, Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) gives a perspective on: Unique UK regulatory decisions that restricted the use of the most potent resistance-breakers Relentless spread of multiple resistance mechanisms in both ra.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Smart Pest Management – Why digital pest management is the future

In this video Gary Nicholas, Bayer, talks about Smart Pest Management: a wireless network of high-tech trap sensors that provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time capture alerts and up-to-the-minute rodent activity verification. Helping pest contr.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Terms, condition and contracts for pest management companies

Do your terms and conditions adequately cover your pest management company? We ask BEB Consulting all your contract, terms and conditions-based questions. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online. .... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Bed Bugs Tell Us How: Early Treatment And Monitoring

To eradicate bed bugs Nattaro Labs have developed a patented diatomaceous earth (DE) containing tape that kills bed bugs at an early stage of infestation. Both early detection and the DE tape facilitate a successful treatment of bed bugs.&n.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Latest In Pest Exclusion Technology

In this video Dave Colbert, Xcluder, talks about their latest pest exclusion products and how to use them. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: UK Rodenticide - Which bait to use, and when?

In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) host.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Understanding pulse baiting: save time, money and bait!

Pulse baiting technique is used for all single-feed rodenticide baits. That is, only for baits where the bait is sufficiently potent that a rat or mouse can eat a lethal amount of that bait in just one single feed. Pulse baiting is used for.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: What is the right strategy for ant colony control this spring

Ants are the uninvited summer guest in kitchen cupboards, and one of the more common pests to visit houses in the warmer months. In this video Helen Ainsworth, BASF, looks at the different species of ant you’re likely to come acr.... More

15 March 2021

How to access PestExtra

It’s PestExtra week! This is how you access the system.  Opening time: Tuesday 16 March 2021 - 8:30 -12:30 Wednesday 17 March 2021 - 14:00 - 20:00 Thursday 18 March 2021 - 10:00 - 15:00. View agenda Registe.... More

11 March 2021

Delegates reunited in first ICUP webinar

Unable to meet face-to-face nearly 500 members, representing over 50 countries, of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first ICUP webinar held on 9 March 2021. Ruben Bueno chaired t.... More

09 March 2021

Irish acquisition announced by Killgerm

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Killgerm Group Ltd announced the completion of its acquisition of Dublin-based Sprayclear Environmental Ltd. Sprayclear is the leading supplier to the professional pest control service market in the Repu.... More

08 March 2021

UPDATED: Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests for asymptomatic key workers

In an effort to overcome the pandemic, the UK government has announced free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for people without coronavirus symptoms.  The tests can return results in 30 minutes and will be prioritised for essenti.... More

05 March 2021

Cleankill’s Gold renewal proves dedication to staff

Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating after retaining its Investors in People Gold Award gold accreditation. Gold accreditation demonstrates that Cleankill has a full range of important policies in place and that everyone in.... More

03 March 2021

PestExtra 2021 - what not to miss

EVENTS| PPC102 MARCH 2021 While PestEx has left a hole in the calendar, PestExtra is shaping up to be a pretty good filler until we can get together again safely. We’ve done our very best to make sure PestExtra has the.... More

02 March 2021

New bait station controls all main ant species

PRESS RELEASE Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK. According to Bayer, Maxforce® Pushbox offers proven control over all main ant species, including Bla.... More

02 March 2021

RRAG appoints new chairperson

Dr Matthew Davies takes over as Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) chair, as Dr Alan Buckle steps down after more than ten years in the role.  Alan remains as a member of the group and will assist the new chair.... More

02 March 2021

Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing

Pest management professionals are being called upon to help create a more accurate national picture of resistance to rodenticides in rats and mice. In return, participants will get a free indication of the sample location's status fro.... More

01 March 2021

Brown marmorated stink bug spotted in UK for first time

This week the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been officially reported as present and active in the UK, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sightings.  The bug is an insect .... More

26 February 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 102 (PPC102) out now

CONTENTS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 102 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF   or you can join our&n.... More

26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

PEST CONTROL| PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 was not a great year for gull licences in England. Many licences were far too late to be effective. Some never arrived at all, and many were turned down without reasons being given. We ca.... More

26 February 2021

Breaking resistance with Selontra®

INTERVIEW | PPC102 MARCH 2021 BASF has launched Selontra®, a new bait with a new active, cholecalciferol. PPC caught up with Helen Ainsworth, from BPCA member company and Selontra’s manufacturer, BASF to find out wh.... More

26 February 2021

CRRU and stewardship: crunch time

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going. SPEED VIEW: .... More

26 February 2021

Opinion: Cholecalciferol - the new kid in the block

OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 It’s rare for the UK pest management sector to get a new active ingredient, but when it does happen, it’s worth reflecting on. We caught up with regular PPC contributor, Dave Archer an.... More

26 February 2021

Bird mites: complex and confusing

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatmen.... More

26 February 2021

Fruit flies: Horizon 2020 project addresses major invasive pests

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos from the Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology at University of Thessaly, Greece, writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable product.... More

26 February 2021

VIDEO: Pest management Codes of Best Practice explained

At BPCA we have a number of Codes of Best Practice and following them is a BPCA membership requirement. In this video, Natalie looks at why these codes are important and how following them can benefit your business. This video is inten.... More

25 February 2021

PestWatch: Rodents and glue boards

PESTWATCH | PPC102 MARCH 2021 You’ve probably recently seen images on Facebook and Twitter of non-target species caught on glueboards. You may have closely followed the Scottish Parliament petition for a complete ban la.... More

25 February 2021

Opinion: Let's ban glue boards

OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 With increasing regularity we see the misuse of rodent glue boards slammed in the press and social media; with very good reason in many cases. Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPC.... More

25 February 2021

Ask the technical team March 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW Local authorities are em.... More

25 February 2021

Google Local Service Ads

BUSINESS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Whether you’ve tried Google Ads or you’re new to pay-per-click or pay-per-lead advertising, it’s worth knowing about the new Google Local Services Ads and how they’ll change the way yo.... More

25 February 2021

Google My Business: Promote your pest control company for free

BUSINESS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 My Business is a free tool from Google that can help customers find you and generate leads. How well do you know the tool, and how do you make sure it’s performing as well as possible? Which? Tr.... More

25 February 2021

Meet the member: Personal development is more than words

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism. Like ma.... More

25 February 2021

Bayer to sell Environmental Science division

Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work.  Bayer has announced a series of decisions to acceler.... More

25 February 2021

President's Report: We Are BPCA

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes. An annual report should be the space we use to celebrate.... More

24 February 2021

Treasurer's report: Adapt, improvise, overcome

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented. 2020.... More

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2018-2020 strategy wrap-up

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 saw the end of one strategic period and the beginning of a new one. Before we start reporting on developments in the new strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one.... More

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2020 in numbers

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.  . More

24 February 2021

Level up with the new CAT

TRAINING | PPC102 MARCH 2021 We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience. The Certificated Advanced Tech.... More

23 February 2021

Speed baiting training from BASF a hit

PRESS RELEASE The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product. “As part of the product launch, we set up a training portal on th.... More

19 February 2021

Bayer to host virtual stand at PestExtra 2021

PRESS RELEASE Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra 2021, our three-day event from the 16-18 March, with a 3D stand that allows you to interact with new products including the Digital Pest Management system. .... More

19 February 2021

UPDATED: Furloughing pest management workers and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS)

Furlough is the HR word of the moment, and it’s causing some confusion among employers and employees alike. What is it and how does it work? Find out more about the Jobs Support Scheme here. (Article updated 19 Februar.... More

18 February 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd win Covid-19 award

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer members Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won the Gold Award under the SME-Service Sector category at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020. The event was jointly organized by the Prime Minister.... More

17 February 2021

Killgerm unveils new wildlife conscious rat bait box

PRESS RELEASE The AF® Amicus is a new species-specific bait station for Norway rat control from BPCA member Killgerm Chemicals. It precludes entry by bank voles and wood mice, while still allowing access for Norway rats (.... More

16 February 2021

ICUP webinar registration now open

PRESS RELEASE Delegates can now register for the very first free-of-charge International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) on-line webinar to be held on 9 March 2021. To accommodate as many delegates as possible from differen.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Insect identification

In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone in.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Bird control products by Edialux

In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Outfoxed! Professional fox control

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Dealing with customer complaints

In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events s.... More

15 February 2021

UPDATED: Advice for pest professionals operating during Covid-19 pandemic

This article is not a replacement for the guidance given by medical professionals nor official advice provided by the UK Government on Covid-19. You must always follow the latest Government advice on Covid-19.  BPCA has also creat.... More