01 March 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 106 (PPC106) out now

CONTENTS | PPC106 MARCH 2022 Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 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 Affiliate Scheme a.... More

01 March 2022

Pests in politics: Winter 2021-22

News | PPC106 With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firm.... More

01 March 2022

Pests in the press: Winter 2021

News | PPC106 As the weather turned colder, press attention invariably shifted to the critters – cockroaches, fleas and the like – that decided to move into homes and businesses for the winter. Regional newspapers across th.... More

01 March 2022

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

Technical | PPC106 Changes required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping. Updated te.... More

01 March 2022

Ask the technical team March 2022

Technical | PPC106 Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: Delusional parasitosis is a tricky subject and should.... More

01 March 2022

Pests vs Public health: Animal welfare paper review

Technical | PPC106 You may have read about the recent publication of Dr Sandra Baker’s paper on the assessment of common rat management methods and related welfare impacts. Regular PPC contributor Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of B.... More

01 March 2022

Public health vs Pests: Medical problems and infections from pests

Technical | PPC106 The purpose of good pest management has always been to protect our health when certain animals come within problematic proximity to people. We asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the pub.... More

01 March 2022

Opinion: When is a pest not a pest?

Opinion | PPC106 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.  Never before has our sector’.... More

01 March 2022

Environmental Risk Assessments and how to deal with them

Technical | PPC106 “Don’t roll the dice when it comes to protecting the planet; always do environmental risk assessments”, says BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson. In this article she takes it back to basics and exp.... More

01 March 2022

Public health and safety bird control licences in the UK

Technical | PPC106 Given how fast things have changes in the world of bird management over the last few years, it can be hard to keep track of the status of various bird control wildlife licences. Wildlife licences are regularly review.... More

01 March 2022

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

Health and safety | PPC106 Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community. Michael shares his learning about looking af.... More

01 March 2022

Meet the member: Channel your pest control passion

Meet the member | PPC106 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.  PPC: How did you get started.... More

01 March 2022

BPCA Annual Report 2021

Annual report | PPC106 A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021. BPCA is a not-for-profit organisation acting in the interests of our members and on behalf of the pest management industry in the UK. O.... More

01 March 2022

President's Report: It's time to thrive

Annual report | PPC106 BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.  In what will be my last annual report as BPCA’s president, I’m proud to say that I.... More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Annual report | PPC106 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead. Firstly, I’d like to wish yo.... More

28 February 2022

Annual report: 2021 Committee reports

Annual report | PPC106 Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.  Servicing Committee report Fresh input, fresh ideas It’s been a.... More

28 February 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 in numbers

Annual report | PPC106 Take a look at the key figures from our 2021 annual report. . More

28 February 2022

PestEx show guide out now

Events | PPC106 PestEx is back! That's right, after an unexpected three-year break (thanks to an infamous little virus that's been going around, you might have heard of it?) we're finally heading back to London this year. Download.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Rodent monitoring and control challenges in the food industry

CPD VIDEO 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 in the food industry. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of PestFix

CPD VIDEO In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries

CPD VIDEO 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. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events&n.... More

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Remote rodent monitoring - comparison of options

CPD VIDEO In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these.... More

28 February 2022

Check for bed bugs before season starts, says BPCA

PRESS RELEASE 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. National trade body British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is advising.... More

24 February 2022

New practical rodenticide guidance issued by CRRU

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

23 February 2022

Pest professionals can help contain viruses, says BPCA

PRESS RELEASE More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said. Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), have been examining studies around rats a.... More

22 February 2022

Des Bone hands over the reigns to Cleankill

PRESS RELEASE After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.  Sussex-based Des Bone Limited was established on 1 July 1996, after Richard Bone moved on.... More

22 February 2022

BPCA Registered accredited by the CPD Certification Service

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme. Independent auditors assessed BPCA Registered to the CPD.... More

22 February 2022

Edialux Professional boosts portfolio of pest control products

PRESS RELEASE Edialux Professional, one of Europe's leading distributors of pest management products, has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis.... More

22 February 2022

InsectoSec Tape for bed bugs debuting at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March. InsectoSec Tape is a new biocide for the control of bed bugs. It is a novel concept, combining the i.... More

18 February 2022

PestExtra wins Event of the Year award

BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.   Now in its nineteenth year, the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2.... More

18 February 2022

Pest control and live bee removal business opens in South Birmingham 

PRESS RELEASE A pest control business which is part of the PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas. PGH Beegone Solihull Redditch owner Louchlan Deeming has successfully undertaken.... More

17 February 2022

Citizen science project needs pest controllers

STEWARDSHIP Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in large swathes of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Bu.... More

16 February 2022

Syngenta appoints Sean Loakes as Technical Manager

PRESS RELEASE Sean Loakes has been appointed as Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland at BPCA member company Syngenta. Sean expands the existing Syngenta technical and business team, to offer further specialis.... More

11 February 2022

Preston Park clock tower cleaned up by pest controllers

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park. Pigeons had entered the Grade II listed tower through a broken stained-glass windows a.... More

09 February 2022

Pestfix to showcase growing product range at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE PestFix intends to promote it's new and growing range of branded products at the pest management show in London this March. With SolarFix, GuanoFix Plus & RodentFix BB, PestFix aims to bring its products to all.... More

09 February 2022

LNPS celebrates fifth birthday

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) marked five years since being launched with a team get-together in East London. Since the start of the business in February 2017, LNPS has more than doubled turnover, doubled.... More

09 February 2022

Rat Trap UK holding customer competition at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE Pest control product manufacturer Rat Trap UK will be exhibiting at the pest management show in London this March, with a prize giveaway for one of their lucky customers to be had.  Rat Trap UK LTD was created.... More

09 February 2022

Hockley eagerly awaits return of PestEx

PRESS RELEASE Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March.  UK-based Hockley have many years of experience in the manufacture, formulation, an.... More

07 February 2022

Lodi UK gears up for PestEx

PRESS RELEASE Here Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us about her role and why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar. With the exhibition just a few weeks away now, I thought it would be.... More

07 February 2022

UKAS ISO accreditation for Contego Response

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards: Quality (ISO 9001), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), and Environmental Management (ISO 14001). Organisation.... More

07 February 2022

National Sickie Day: managing staff absence

Article via Stallard Kane, BPCA Business Shield No, that doesn’t mean we can all call in sick, but National “Sickie” Day is usually marked on the first Monday in February – this year's being today, Monday 7 February..... More

04 February 2022

VIDEO: Pest management legislation refresher

CPD VIDEO Legislation is used every day in pest control and is being updated regularly.  This shapes how our industry operates, the pests we can control and the methods used in their control. During this video, John will explore: .... More

02 February 2022

Scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone to fool voracious ash beetle 

PRESS RELEASE Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry. A chemistry student at the University of Chester.... More

01 February 2022

Jones and Son to showcase new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes at PestEx

This year Devon-based Jones and Son will officially launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will be showcasing them at PestEx on 16 & 17 March. Defender Bird Spikes are a family business that have been manufacturing Defe.... More

01 February 2022

Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin

PRESS RELEASE Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas.  Matt Turek, division president of Orkin Interna.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Bed bug basics | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: SPIs - A needle in a haystack | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest mana.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: The IPM farm | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested? The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so ever.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Driving for better business | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways (previously Highways England) talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business.  The Briti.... More

28 January 2022

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member BASF Pest Control Solutions is set to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry.  Having exhibited at the show for over 15 years, t.... More