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31 July 2024
TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey
SURVEY
The European pest association, CEPA, has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.
In 2023, considerable media attention was given to apparent increas.... More
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31 July 2024
Paris 2024 athletes first to use new rapid bed bug detection technology
PRESS RELEASE
Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs. This product allows athletes to rest and recover without the worry of being bitten.... More
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25 July 2024
Network at the 11th International IPM Symposium in San Diego
PRESS RELEASE
The 11th International IPM Symposium is bringing together top IPM professionals from industry and academia in Agriculture, Public Health, Built Environments, Landscape, and Forest/Conservation.
When: March 3-6, 2025.... More
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24 July 2024
Woman sentenced for killing child with illegally obtained poison
PROSECUTION
A woman in Shadwell, East London, has been spared jail after accidentally killing her 11-year-old neighbour with poisonous gas, reports the BBC.
Jesmin Akter, 34, imported aluminium phosphide from Italy to tackle a b.... More
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18 July 2024
Samples needed for research project on urban foxes
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a research project on urban foxes, and are looking for pest controllers who would be able to provide samples for DNA analysis.
By analysing the DNA of urban foxes using state.... More
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18 July 2024
Insurance warning to pest controllers as new law comes into force
PRESS RELEASE
Leading animal business insurance broker Cliverton is urging pest controllers to be aware of the insurance implications associated with the use of glue traps, ahead of new legislation coming into effect.
The Glue Tr.... More
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15 July 2024
Hawks help to keep seats clean for Oxford United fans
PRESS RELEASE
After the pigeon population exploded at Oxford United Football Club the management knew they had to take action.
Fans were being affected with some having to move seats due to pigeon mess, despite the seats being cl.... More
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05 July 2024
UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit
SECTOR
BPCA recently attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting in Miami Beach, which coincided with World Pest Day and the GPMC's Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit.
Delegates from Pest Management Associati.... More
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03 July 2024
New General Manager of Killgerm Ireland announced
PRESS RELEASE
Today, Killgerm Group announces a new internal appointment for Killgerm Ireland.
Porsia Schofield has been promoted as the new General Manager for Killgerm Ireland, effective from 1st July 2024.
Porsia has been.... More
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26 June 2024
Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF
PRESS RELEASE
Pest control professionals from across the country have travelled to Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for an immersive and extensive day of pest control training.
Hosted by leading pest control solutions.... More
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26 June 2024
Ladies – can you spare 30 minutes of your time for an important MBA research project ?
I am looking for 10-15 women currently employed in the industry who are in technical or field sales role to participate in a research project.
Your insights will be invaluable as I aim to understand female perspectives in the field. I.... More
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25 June 2024
Efforts underway to preserve use of rodent glue boards in Scotland
Recent discussions between Scottish government officials and industry representatives have highlighted the ongoing efforts to secure a licensing scheme for the continued use of rodent glue boards in Scotland. This follows the successful lo.... More
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31 May 2024
Programme for PestWorld 2024 announced
PRESS RELEASE
The programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2024 to be held between 22-25 October 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA are now available on the P.... More
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30 May 2024
Pest Solutions driving forward net zero ambitions as part of Step Up to Net Zero programme
PRESS RELEASE
Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business based in Glasgow, is leading the way on prioritising sustainability and the journey to net zero in the pest control industry as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.... More
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29 May 2024
Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024
AWARDS
The deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, June 7.
The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK.
This year’s National Pest Awards, run in.... More
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29 May 2024
Orkin UK expands with the acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS)
PRESS RELEASE
Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS) as the latest step in the pest control, bird control and legionella specialist’s ambitious UK expansion.
As a result.... More
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22 May 2024
Global Pest Management Coalition Announces World Pest Day 2024 Celebration Global Solutions
PRESS RELEASE
The Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024. Recognised as a global event since its inception in 2017, World Pest Day aims to raise awareness about the cr.... More
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20 May 2024
Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp
PRESS RELEASE
Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites.
Hosted by leading pest control supplier, Killg.... More
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16 May 2024
Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?
BLOG
Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it?
Curiou.... More
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14 May 2024
Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off
MEMBER BENEFIT
Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale!
Power all your favourite digital activities with remarkable offers on the latest tech, from powerful PCs to top electronics, cutting-edg.... More
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03 May 2024
Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?
PPC115 | Opinion
Where should you begin in pest control? Do you need experience working on the tools to start a business? What are the barriers to entry? At PestEx 2024, we asked several members about how they started out.
We’ve.... More
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03 May 2024
Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert
PPC115 | Meet the member
Paul Gill charts his career in pest control over more than 25 years, from accidentally getting a job in fumigation as a teenager to launching Urban Hawks.
“I’d been going for about two months.... More
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03 May 2024
Meet the Life Member: David Cross
PPC115 | Your Association
David Cross from BPCA member company Rentokil was awarded a BPCA Life membership at our annual member meeting at PestEx. David has contributed to many committees and industry groups and has been instrumental in sev.... More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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