02 May 2024

Pest control industry expert Alex Wade joins BASF

PRESS RELEASE The leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides. With over 18 years of experience in the sector, Alex.... More

01 May 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit announced in Florida

PRESS RELEASE The programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit has been designed to address food safety from a global perspective. Leading researchers and practitioners from across the world will discuss and review the late.... More

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member John O'Conner Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance divisions have joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council. Their "Bee Part Of It"  ini.... More

25 April 2024

End of an Era: Industry icon, Sharon Hughes, set to retire

PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer. Sharon, who has been the Global Technical Marketing Mana.... More

12 April 2024

PestFix announces LED UV electric fly killer is "even better than before"

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before. Pestfix said: When first released in the UK by PestFix in October 2021, the X-Trap 50 was proven to be.... More

12 April 2024

Kristian Dales appointed Orkin UK Group managing director

PRESS RELEASE Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist. Orkin said: An experienced execut.... More

10 April 2024

BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member and pest control manufacturer BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.  Recognising the difficult circumstances many in the sector deal wi.... More

05 April 2024

OCS acquires Abate Pest Management Services to expand UK pest control business

PRESS RELEASE OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk. .... More

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

ASSOCIATION The BPCA Executive Board has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance.  BPCA committees are made up of.... More

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.  If you're getting your garden ready for summer, the Easter deals are packed with offers on exterior paint, dec.... More

27 March 2024

Improved Nattaro Scout bed bug attractant now available

PRESS RELEASE Bed bug management experts, Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant. It's the same market-leading bed bug attraction product, now with increased shelf life and at ambient storage..... More

27 March 2024

BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical.... More

26 March 2024

Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.  The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champion.... More

22 March 2024

Advion efficacy proven to stop cockroach activity

PRESS RELEASE Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel was the fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses. The practical research in premises infested with German cockroaches compar.... More

21 March 2024

PestWorld 2024 - save the dates

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024. When: 22-25 October 2024 Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. Held each year, and organised by the Nationa.... More

21 March 2024

New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme

MEMBERSHIP BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost. TrustMark is the only UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, and BPCA is the only Scheme P.... More

21 March 2024

Pelsis launches new remote monitoring solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control. Developed by Philadelphia-based tech firm Microshare, the EverSmart product s.... More

20 March 2024

Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland  

LOBBYING An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, which leaves room for empowering pest professionals to continue employing glue traps in their crucial work across Scotland.   Thi.... More

19 March 2024

RSPH publishes new report on the Public Health workforce

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations that would unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce.  The wider workfor.... More

12 March 2024

Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?

BUSINESS NEWS Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. Here's an overview of how these budget announcements may affect pest profe.... More

04 March 2024

Pelsis Group introduces new corporate brand

PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group today introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company’s journey and its ongoing commitment to customers. In 2.... More

04 March 2024

New research into experiences around pest management

RESEARCH Dr Hannah Fair, a departmental lecturer at University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests. The professional pest management indust.... More

04 March 2024

Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman

PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the ro.... More

02 March 2024

Nurture Group acquires Midland Pest Control

PRESS RELEASE Nurture Group has completed the acquisition of Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, further strengthening its presence across the Midlands region.   The award-winning green services group, which has estab.... More

01 March 2024

Dell's 40th anniversary - huge deals to thank loyal customers

MEMBER BENEFIT From 1 March to 1 April 2024, make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers. Dell are saying thanks to their customers with sitewide deals on the latest PCs and t.... More

01 March 2024

Free copies of the Highway Code up for grabs at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE As PestEx 2024 kicks off soon, members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have a great opportunity to explore the benefits of their affiliate membership with Logistics UK and grab a free copy of the Highway Code.&n.... More

29 February 2024

BPCA election results 2024 – three new Board members  

MEMBERSHIP Three new member representatives have been appointed to the BPCA Executive Board following a vote by BPCA member companies.   The successful candidates are:  Rebekah Carral, Barricade Pest Control  .... More

28 February 2024

DEBUXX to showcase tailored software at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE DEBUXX is the web based all-in-one software solution for the pest control industry and will feature in the exhibition at PestEx in London. DEBUXX streamlines the documentation of service, job, and fumigation orders.... More

27 February 2024

Easy checks to weed out fake pest controllers

PESTAWARE Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to check who they are letting into their home after reports.... More

27 February 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 114 (PPC114) out now

CONTENTS | PPC114 PPC114 is packed full of great content! It's a packed full of great articles, complete with the 2023 annual reports. We talk to new BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer Jordan McCay on the importance of collaboration be.... More

27 February 2024

Pests in politics: February 2024

PPC114 | Pests in politics BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. ▶ Scotland’s Wildlife Management.... More

26 February 2024

Pests in the press: October to December 2023

PPC114 | Pests in the press BPCA’s ongoing engagement with the media, positioning the organisation as the go-to voice of authority on pest issues and incorporating a focus on broadcast in 2023, all proved to have been successful when.... More

26 February 2024

Ask the technical team March 2024

PPC114 | Ask the technical team CPD, drain surveys, scabies and Asian hornets all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. What’s the difference between unstructured and structured CPD? And are they both worth th.... More

26 February 2024

Collaborate or die? How pest control and public health agencies can work together

PPC114 | Technical A report on pest-related diseases sparks a call for pest management and public health agencies to work together. Jordan McCay, BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer, breaks down the stats and implications for us. .... More

26 February 2024

Think outside the box: tackling bait box avoidance in rodents

PPC114 | Technical For trained professionals, it’s time to think outside of the bait box and where authorised on-label, try covered and protected. Here, Laurence Barnard from BASF explains how. Most pest professionals.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. An ADR scheme is a way of resolving disputes between consumers an.... More

26 February 2024

Bird General Licences: 2024 update

PPC114 | Technical Mark Wenman, tutor for BPCA’s Certificate in Bird Management course and Technical Sales Manager at BPCA member company Pelsis, reviews changes to UK general licences for bird control. Bird general licence.... More

26 February 2024

Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem

PPC114 | Technical Dr Alex Kent is Parasitology Lead in the Science and Laboratory Services Department (SLSD) of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). His team is currently carrying out the UK’s annual Echinococcus multiloc.... More

26 February 2024

Mental health and pest control

PPC114 | Health and safety Paul Westgate is the Managing Director of BPCA Consultant member, Veritas Pest Consultancy. Here he tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them..... More

26 February 2024

How's your job-ad-fu? Writing job adverts for pest control businesses

PPC114 | Buisness tips and tricks Recruitment is tough right now, not just in the pest control industry but across the board.  According to new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research [1], UK firms are facing the highest level.... More

26 February 2024

Meet the member: Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis

PPC114 | Meet the member Sophie Thorogood joined Pelsis as a training and technical manager in May 2021. She works at the front end of pest control, working directly with customers in a range of settings. Sophie faces challenging infes.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Annual Report 2023

PPC114 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023. January ■ A series of new member benefits from Pelsis, Kwik Fit and 1env is released. February ■ BPCA partners.... More

26 February 2024

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

PPC114 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association. Our staff team and dedicated army of over 70 volunteers.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

PPC114 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2023.  Servicing committee report “Remember, we’re trying to c.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2023

PPC114| Annual report Another strong year for the Association 2023 was another strong year for the Association, with many key initiatives completed. To continue to deliver those, the Association needs a healthy financial platform upo.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

PPC114 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.  The Board’s emphasis is on strate.... More

26 February 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

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26 February 2024

PestEx 2024 showguide out now

PPC 114 | Events  DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE REGISTER NOW PestEx is back at ExCeL London this March Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise.... More

23 February 2024

BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

ASSOCIATION NEWS British Pest Control Association is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. Now in its 21st year, the TAF Awards, recognise, reward and p.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | How to avoid trapping non-target species

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about: The importance of education and knowing your species How times have changed with respect to the humaneness of available traps Changing legislation around trappin.... More