21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme

CPD VIDEO In this video, Olivia Masi from Natural England talks about the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS), what it is and how it operates in the UK.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 21: FriendWatch spec.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Driving you batty! Protecting bats while carrying out pest control

CPD VIDEO In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control. Pest controllers often go into spaces that bats can be present, so in this video he provide.... More

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Mink eradication and water vole success with Waterlife Recovery East

CPD VIDEO In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole, the risks from non-native species to native wildlife, and how invasive mink have hindered conservation efforts.  Th.... More

20 February 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit heads to Florida in 2024

EVENTS The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is dedicated to advancing the crucial mission of safeguarding against the adverse effects of pests on health and food safety. It recognises the vital role pest management professio.... More

20 February 2024

New Chairman for Sri Lankan-based Exterminators PLC

PRESS RELEASE Dr. Kishu Gomes has been appointed Chairman of Exterminators PLC, in a new chapter for the BPCA Observer member company. As Exterminators PLC embarks on this new phase, the anticipation is high for the dynamic and transfo.... More

20 February 2024

Glue board legislation in Scotland: Amendment withdrawn but licensing scheme still possible

LEGISLATION Despite the concerted efforts and advocacy by BPCA, the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for the controlled use of glue traps, have unfortunat.... More

19 February 2024

Double success for pest professionals at prestigious London awards

PRESS RELEASE Blueberry PR founder and former Rentokil PR Manager Suzi Christie is celebrating after two of her clients won Silver at the inaugural SME London Business Awards. Cleankill Pest Control and London Network for Pest So.... More

15 February 2024

Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report

STEWARDSHIP On 15 February 2024, CRRU released a press release titled 'Changes for farmers, gamekeepers and pest control businesses in new rodenticide stewardship report'. It reads: In readiness for all anticoagulant rodenticide purcha.... More

15 February 2024

BPCA member representative elections open now

GOVERNANCE Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board. We recently advertised vacancies for volunteer Member Representative Board members to ensure continued good governance. .... More

14 February 2024

PestFix named Best National Small Business at 2024 Small Business Awards

BPCA member PestFix has won the Best National Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2024.  Run by Business Awards UK, the awards recognise the vital role small businesses play in 'fostering economic growth and strengthen.... More

14 February 2024

Shortlist announced for BPCA Member Awards 2024

MEMBERSHIP The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024. The awards were created to celebrate the many positive contributions made by BPCA members to the Association, the wider pest management sec.... More

08 February 2024

PestEx 2024: Pest exclusion tech to feature on Xcluder stand

PRESS RELEASE Xcluder are bringing the latest in pest exclusion technology to the UK's biggest pest management event of 2024.  Xcluder is the global leader and innovator in pest exclusion. Offering a complete line of commerc.... More

08 February 2024

Wains and Frowein bring digital pest control solutions to PestEx

PRESS RELEASE Check out the digital solutions for insect and rodent control on the Wains and Frowein stand at PestEx in London this March. Wains provide digital insect monitoring, rodent monitoring and heat treatment for control.... More

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart, remote multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024.  A young, ambitious startup with an experienced team, the Trojan Systems product comprises s.... More

08 February 2024

Free website SEO audit from Targeted SEO at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March. Are you struggling to get your pest control company noticed online?  Our search engi.... More

08 February 2024

UK-exclusive at PestEx 2024 for Silverfish AS

PRESS RELEASE Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024. Silverfish AS has made a unique and effective trap for crawling insects. The Silverfish Pyrami.... More

08 February 2024

PestFix to give away £6k BirdAlert System at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE PestFix will be running a laser shooting gallery at PestEx this March, with a chance to win a huge prize: a bird management system worth over £6k.  As well as showcasing their popular pest control product.... More

08 February 2024

New for PestEx 2024: Sentinel suits from Old Castle Farm Hives

PRESS RELEASE Old Castle Farm Hives are bringing their new range of pest control and beekeeping suits to PestEx in London this March.  The Sentinel Pro 11 Beekeeping and Pest Control Suit range represents a significant leap.... More

08 February 2024

Celebrating 20 years of Lodi UK

PRESS RELEASE Visit PestEx 2024 to celebrate Lodi UK's big birthday - 20 years of supporting the pest control industry!  Leading through innovation since 2004, Lodi UK began supplying five professional pest control products.... More

08 February 2024

Ecoman Biotech to showcase cutting-edge pest control tech at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Visit stand 105 at PestEx to discover Ecoman Biotech's range of digital and green pest management technologies.  Ecoman Biotech is a Beijing-based business-to-business agritech company, with more than 15 years.... More

08 February 2024

Odour elimination from Earth Care to feature at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Earth Care bringing odour elimination technology and free educational flash drives to PestEx 2024. Earth Care Products manufacture all natural odour eliminators. They are used to remove dead rodent odours even if th.... More

08 February 2024

Birchmeier bring new spraying products to PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE Visit PestEx in London this March to see the new AS 1200 air-supported spraying technology from Birchmeier. With the AS 1200, Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG has developed a new device that combines the benefits of.... More

08 February 2024

BASF returns to PestEx with space invaders and a CPD portal sneak peek

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member BASF is set to return to PestEx this March with the promise of arcade fun, prizes up for grabs, and a first look at its new CPD training portal.  The pest control solutions manufacturer, exhibiting.... More

01 February 2024

Cleankill strikes Gold again to start the year off on a high

PRESS RELEASE Surrey-based BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has started 2024 with celebrations after being awarded the Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third time. Investors in People is an organisation that asses.... More

31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

LEGISLATION Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England. The appointment was made by Minister Rebecca Pow, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Depa.... More

24 January 2024

Beaver Pest Control unleashes team thrills for target achievement

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Beaver Pest Control treated its team to some unforgettable outings in 2023 as a reward for hard work and business success. Following what Beaver describe as "remarkable" 2022-23 Business Growth Indicator.... More

24 January 2024

Veritas Pest Consultancy releases insect ID cards

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Veritas Pest Consultancy has created identification flashcards to help people improve their insect ID skills and prepare for exams. These cards provide an easy to understand approach to learning insect i.... More

24 January 2024

Pre-register for PestEx for a chance to win a Meta Quest 3

EVENTS Anyone who pre-registers to attend PestEx in March will be entered into a prize draw to win a BRAND NEW Meta Quest 3 VR headset. What: PestEx 2024 When: 13-14 March 2024 Where: ExCeL, London REGISTER Each year BPCA o.... More

23 January 2024

Anglian Pest Control win regional business award

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Anglian Pest Control was named Trade Small Business of the Year at The Peterborough Small Business Awards. The Peterborough Small Business Awards were held on Saturday 7 October, in Thorpe Wood, Peterbor.... More

23 January 2024

NEW Trainee pest technician job template available

LIBRARY BPCA has created a brand new job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.  Recruitment is a hot topic in the industry right now, and many BPCA member companies have suggested they're.... More

23 January 2024

Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024

LEGISLATION The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024, with changes to the categories of trap which are approved for use, and to the target species of certain traps approved for use. .... More

22 January 2024

PestFix warns of disruption to pest control supplies

PRESS RELEASE PestFix warns customers to plan their pest proofing jobs early due to global supply disruptions from the Red Sea Crisis.  80% of container fleets have been sent on longer journeys than normal. The risk of attac.... More

20 January 2024

NEW PestAware presentation template for BPCA members

LIBRARY BPCA has designed a slide deck for member companies to use, to help educate the general public about the vital role that all pest professionals play in protecting public health.  Members told BPCA that they'd like to.... More

19 January 2024

Twelve years of monitoring barn owl breeding by CRRU UK

PRESS RELEASE Writers: Dr Alan Buckle, Dr Colin Prescott, Colin Shawyer. References can be found at the end of the article. The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has monitored barn owl breeding in collaboration with th.... More

18 January 2024

LNPS helps out hospice in Essex and families in East Greenwich

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions finished off 2023 with a flurry of charitable giving. Firstly, LNPS answered a cry for help from a local community group that runs a Saturday club for children a.... More

18 January 2024

UPDATE: 33-year-old woman charged with manslaughter over aluminium phosphide death

SECTOR NEWS UPDATE (19 Jan 2024): At an Old Bailey hearing on 12 January, Jesmin Akter entered a 'not guilty' plea to charges of manslaughter and importing a regulated substance. It is alleged Akter used an imported substance to contro.... More

16 January 2024

Which? Trusted Traders new year discounts for BPCA members

Which? Trusted Traders, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering discounts on fees. BPCA teamed up with Which? to provide members with a BPCA membership benefit; a fantastic opportunity to get your bus.... More

15 January 2024

Barrettine hit the ground running with new product launches for 2024

PRESS RELEASE As we start the new year, BPCA member Barrettine are giving pest controllers a look at some new, innovative products in the market. Barrettine’s new MoBe Ant and Roach insecticide gel baits are available now.... More

09 January 2024

PestFix helps cancer charity campaign reach its target

CHARITY PestFix's own Strategic Business Executive, Anna Mollins, has been working tirelessly since February 2023 to raise money for her best friend's little boy, who was diagnosed with an aggressive childhood cancer. Terry Burro.... More

02 January 2024

Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes

PRESS RELEASE All three user groups of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime – pest controllers, gamekeepers and farmers – have two years to prepare for a significa.... More

17 December 2023

BPCA offices closed over Christmas and new year

OFFICE CLOSURE BPCA's office will be closed for the holiday period and the Staff team will be unavailable from 1pm on 22 December 2023 - 8.30am 2 January 2024.  If you need a pest controller during this time, please use bpca.org.u.... More

11 December 2023

Wade Legacy Programme continues for 2024

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company Wade Environmental will once again sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. This will be the third year of the programme being in effect. .... More

11 December 2023

The pest that could point to problems with damp

PESTAWARE A harmless pest could indicate damp problems in the home that may need attention, according to pest experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says Silverfish don’t bite or spread di.... More

05 December 2023

Pesticide mix that caused death of holidaymakers not legal in UK

PESTAWARE The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).  John and Susan C.... More

05 December 2023

New data suggests that 74% of rats and mice sampled were resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides

RESEARCH New data released by The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK shows that 73.7% of the Norway rats they sampled were anticoagulant rodenticide resistant. You can read the full paper here. 122 rodent tis.... More

30 November 2023

CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe

PRODUCTS Confederation of European pest management associations (CEPA), has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of anti-vitamin K (AVK) rodenticides for indoor control of mice.  I.... More

30 November 2023

Syngenta launch SecureChoice remote monitoring

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK. Remote digital monitoring systems allow pest control businesses to monitor multiple customers and sites from an.... More

30 November 2023

Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024

The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) are renewing the general licences for bird control in England, with no changes expected yet.  The new bird control general licences (known as GL40-42) will come into force.... More

29 November 2023

Check loft for pests when you’re getting the decs

PESTAWARE Experts at a national trade body are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says old nests, droppings and gnaw m.... More

27 November 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 113 (PPC113) out now

PPC113 kicks off with a look at overwintering animals, pest and non-pest alike, plus one of our rare FriendWatch articles, this time on friendly neighbourhood hedgehogs! Alex Wade, Managing Director of Wade Environmental, poses a thought-pr.... More