12 April 2022

NBC Environment acquired by Orkin

Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of NBC Environment in early April 2022.. More

11 April 2022

LNPS bids farewell to long-serving technician 

Press release: Newham-based London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is toasting the retirement of Martin Lowther after a long and distinguished career as a pest control technician. . More

11 April 2022

Details announced for PestWorld 2022 in USA

The NPMA is extending a warm invitation to all international delegates to attend PestWorld 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA this October.. More

11 April 2022

Covid-19 restrictions being replaced by public health advice

According to HSE, Covid-19 guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice in England, Scotland and Wales.. More

11 April 2022

BPCA Member Award winners and meeting wrap up

On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards.. More

10 April 2022

1env head back out on the road

Press release: Following the success of their first ‘On The Road’ event back in July 2021, 1env will be heading to the West Midlands in April.. More

06 April 2022

Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control

A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. More

31 March 2022

Contego making a difference at Yarm Primary School

Press release: Contego's pledge to give back to their local community continues. In this article, they talk to Yarm Primary School about how their donation will make a difference to pupils. . More

30 March 2022

New fruit fly attractant launched by IPS

Press release: Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.. More

29 March 2022

Bill to restrict glue traps passes second reading in England

The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed, through the House of Lords at Westminster. . More

28 March 2022

Bed bug tape launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx

Press release: InsectoSec Tape was successfully launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx 2022 in March. . More

25 March 2022

VIDEO: PestEx 2022 review

A review of PestEx 2022 - the pest management show, which took place at the ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March 2022.. More

23 March 2022

Cliverton sets out charity goals as part of newly named Group 

Press release: Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton is aiming to help reach a £250 million charity target as part of ambitious plans of rebranded parent company, Benefact Group.. More

22 March 2022

Andrew McDougall joins Pest Research Hub team at IPS

Press release: Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems has strengthened its research capabilities with the appointment of a Laboratory Coordinator.. More

21 March 2022

BASF calls out for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra

Press release: BPCA member BASF is on the lookout for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra® to join its growing ambassador programme.. More

21 March 2022

Thousands of connections in London as PestEx returns  

After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.. More

11 March 2022

Barkwith Associates celebrate 20th birthday

Press release: Regulatory and technical support services business, Barkwith Associates, celebrate their 20th year in business this year. . More

10 March 2022

Bayer to sell Environmental Science arm to Cinven

Press release: Bayer to sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars . More

08 March 2022

Bayer ES: Celebrating International Women’s Day 

Press release: On International Women’s Day Bayer Environmental Science have partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the pest control industry.. More

03 March 2022

Free musculoskeletal (MSD) online assessment tools available

The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge.. More

03 March 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of rodent control

During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.. More

03 March 2022

Urban foxes PhD project looking for pest control support

A Bournemouth University PhD student needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics. . More

02 March 2022

BPCA Member Awards 2022 finalists announced

Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022. . More

01 March 2022

Editorial: The busiest start to a year ever!

PPC editors Scott Johnstone and Dee Ward-Thomspon talk about the massive year ahead for pest management.. More

01 March 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 106 (PPC106) out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 is out now and available to read online for free.. More

01 March 2022

Pests in politics: Winter 2021-22

A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.. More

01 March 2022

Pests in the press: Winter 2021

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.. More

01 March 2022

A dog’s dinner? New label conditions on ‘robustness’ of rodenticide bait boxes

Changes required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping.. More

01 March 2022

Ask the technical team March 2022

Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More

01 March 2022

Pests vs Public health: Animal welfare paper review

Regular PPC contributor Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of BPCA member Pest Solutions, reviews the paper on the assessment of common rat management methods and related welfare impacts.. More

01 March 2022

Public health vs Pests: Medical problems and infections from pests

PPC asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the public health risks that arise from common pests to better educate and protect our clients.. More

01 March 2022

Opinion: When is a pest not a pest?

BPCA Marketing manager Scott Johnstone talks through what makes a pest a pest, and gives tips for professionals looking to help protect their toolkits from these challenges. . More

01 March 2022

Environmental Risk Assessments and how to deal with them

In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out. . More

01 March 2022

Public health and safety bird control licences in the UK

Take a look at our handy table to see the status of the various public health and safety wildlife licences in the UK.. More

01 March 2022

A six-pack in 75 days? Healthier routines for pest professionals

Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community. . More

01 March 2022

Meet the member: Channel your pest control passion

Rob Long is the founder and owner of Sabre Kent Pest Control, and former BPCA Board member. He spoke to PPC about his time on BPCA Committees and why you should volunteer. . More

01 March 2022

BPCA Annual Report 2021

A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.. More

01 March 2022

President's Report: It's time to thrive

BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association. . More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.. More

28 February 2022

Annual report: 2021 Committee reports

Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report. . More

28 February 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 in numbers

It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report. . More

28 February 2022

PestEx show guide out now

Want to know what's going on at the UK's biggest pest management show? We have all the latest news and updates here!. More

28 February 2022

Advert: Biogenius - your complete test institute

Biogenius is the specialist for the testing of biocidal and plant protection products.. More

28 February 2022

Advert: The power of iQ

Affordable and efficient rodent monitoring technology from Bell Labs. . More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Rodent monitoring and control challenges in the food industry

In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work.. More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of PestFix

In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.. More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries

In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.. More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Remote rodent monitoring - comparison of options

In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.. More

28 February 2022

Check for bed bugs before season starts, says BPCA

Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.. More

24 February 2022

New practical rodenticide guidance issued by CRRU

To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.. More