24 October 2023

Aloha! from PestWorld in Hawaii 

PRESS RELEASE The global professional pest management industry gathered at the Hawaiian Convention Centre, in the fabulous location of Honolulu, for PestWorld 2023.  Running for four days from 17-20 October, PestWorld is org.... More

23 October 2023

Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA

PESTAWARE A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding. Areas across the UK have been hit by localised flooding, some very severe in parts, foll.... More

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Tracking, trending and treatment for SPIs

CPD VIDEO In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Cont.... More

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 sponsored slot | Early bed bug detection

CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Control Assoc.... More

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Improve your cashflow and reduce your risk in five simple steps

CPD VIDEO In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing. She also gives an overview of how to manage terms and co.... More

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Don't be outfoxed

CPD VIDEO In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Control Associatio.... More

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

LEGISLATION AND GLUE BOARDS UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).  The ban on glue boards takes effect in Wales from today, meaning it is now a criminal offence for anyone to use one.  If you carry.... More

13 October 2023

Envu introduces TruDetx – first rapid test for bed bugs

PRESS RELEASE TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device from Envu that allows pest control professionals to identify even low-level infestations with over 90%* accuracy, delivering results on-site within five minutes. .... More

13 October 2023

BPCA mourns the passing of former president Phil Halpin 

 IN MEMORIAM  BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Longtime member and BPCA volunteer, Phil was the chair of the servicing committee from 2015 to.... More

09 October 2023

Lodi UK host second successful Adventure Networking event

On 28 September Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for the second instalment of Adventure Networking. An adrenaline fuelled morning of GoApe took place, with attendees navigating 1500 metres of mid-air crossings, challenging t.... More

05 October 2023

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2023

RESEARCH BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our 'Future of pest management' research project.  The information you provide will be used to help protect your toolkit, set our directi.... More

04 October 2023

BPCA urges vigilance on bed bugs, following France fears

PESTAWARE Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Regular checks at home can help identify early signs of an infestation, while visual checks when.... More

03 October 2023

New polling shows public support for public health investment in UK

PRESS RELEASE A new survey for the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the oldest public health agency in the world, has found that the majority of the public (85%) said there must be sufficient funding for public health workers, so the.... More

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

CHARITY Former health and safety manager, Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of family lost to various forms of dementia.  The trek took place in Brixham in Devo.... More

01 October 2023

Product withdrawal: BASF announces phaseout of insecticide products

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide products, Goliath® Gel and Formidor®, will be withdrawn, with the last sales in March 2024 and last use on 24 September 20.... More

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

POLITICS The Agriculture (Wales) Bill received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.  It introduced a ban on the use of glue traps which will come in to force on 17 October 2023.  The Agr.... More

27 September 2023

Business administrations up 22% in 2023

BUSINESS Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year. According to the research, a total of 759 UK businesses filed for administration in th.... More

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

GUEST BLOG Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are a hot topic right now. Sightings in the UK have increased dramatically recently and you may have seen them in the news or on social media.   Elliott Rose-King is from BPCA Consultant m.... More

20 September 2023

Cycling for Mind: Pelsis group employee takes on 4,500 mile challenge

CHARITY An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind. Pelsis Group finance team member, Adam Sims is taking on the challenge follow.... More

15 September 2023

Red Squirrel Awareness Week events

EVENTS UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA), a UK-wide partnership of 45 leading conservation and forestry organisations, Government agencies and companies, are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.  Taking place from.... More

12 September 2023

September may see spike in spiders, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed. Mating season for spiders begins in early autumn and lasts for less th.... More

11 September 2023

Pests in the press: July to September 2023

PESTS IN THE PRESS | PPC112 September 2023 With sightings of Asian hornets in early spring, followed by a media spotlight on ‘Dracula’ horseflies and the launch of Direct Line’s ‘rat map’, it’s been a bum.... More

11 September 2023

CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 PRESS RELEASE A press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023. ENDING USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES BROMADIOLONE.... More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 Pest managers play a crucial role in maintaining public health and ensuring the safety of our homes and businesses. In this opinion piece, Envu's Richard Faulkner explains why he believes that in th.... More

11 September 2023

Revolutionising pest control: sustainability and digitalisation

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 Pest control is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing demand for sustainability and digitalisation. While there are concerns about the potential ban on poison, these fears are large.... More

11 September 2023

Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Following the first lockdown of March 2020, research by Richard Warren, an MSc student at the University of Derby, investigated the effects on the population of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) in the UK.... More

11 September 2023

Working with artificial intelligence: the future of pest control

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Stephen L Doggett is Director of Medical Entomology at NSW Health Pathology in Sydney, Australia, and Chief Editor of FAOPMA magazine. He tells PPC about his predictions for the use of AI in the pest m.... More

11 September 2023

Sporadic pests and how to manage them

TECHNICAL | PPC112 September 2023 Returning contributor, Partho Dhang, has a PhD in Zoology and is the author of ‘Urban pest control: a practitioner’s guide’. This time he’s sharing tips on less common insects that o.... More

11 September 2023

Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments

BEST PRACTISE | PPC112 September 2023 BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.  The widely acknowledged purpose of an environmental risk as.... More

11 September 2023

A pest controller’s guide to business loans

BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023 In his comprehensive guide, James Robson, CEO of finance comparison site FundOnion, explains the types of business loans available to pest control companies. All too often, it isn’t ambition.... More

11 September 2023

Marketing checklist for pest control companies

BUSINESS | PPC112 September 2023 Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of any pest control business, especially for small companies in the UK. BPCA supports many members with their marketing efforts; the marcomms team has put t.... More

11 September 2023

Meet the member: Putting up the Barricade

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC112 September 2023 Rebekah Carral is a pest control business owner based in Scotland. We caught up with her to find out a bit more about Barricade Pest Control, how she fell into the industry and her pest control passio.... More

11 September 2023

Opinion: Politics, environment and welfare in pest control

OPINION | PPC112 September 2023 James Wood, Head of Training and Compliance at Beaver Pest Control, reacts to the complicated political landscape for pest management and speculates on what professionals can do to explain toolbox changes to.... More

08 September 2023

Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?

SECTOR NEWS The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London. These Awards were a celebration of the very best in professional pest control across the UK. The event was orga.... More

07 September 2023

WowNow Hire expands business development team

PRESS RELEASE WowNow Hire (Nationwide Hire Ltd), a leading provider of Hire equipment in the FM, Construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members. As a part of the business’s future plans Tracey Gor.... More

04 September 2023

Control Solutions wins street cleaning tender for Debenham Parish Council

PRESS RELEASE Family-run, Suffolk based pest control business, Control Solutions, has been awarded a three year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham. Owner and operator Ben Goodrum said:.... More

31 August 2023

Rotate your bait, say BASF

PRESS RELEASE Every pest professional knows that controlling rats and mice isn’t as simple as picking the strongest bait off the shelf and leaving it down for rodents to consume. In fact, there are a whole host of factors that sh.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Bees: identification, behaviours and repercussions

CPD VIDEO In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (a member BeeWise, a BPCA Special Interest Group) talks about bee identification and behaviours. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 sponsored slot | Non-chemical rodent control (NoCheRo)

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Associ.... More

30 August 2023

Guest blog: Is it time for you to offer bee removal services?

GUEST BLOG Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher, from ABM Pest Control and Mansfield Honey Bees, thinks 2024 will be a great time to start. Here he explains why. .... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | Dissecting the problems of the modern squirrel dilemma!

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum.... More

30 August 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 19 | CRRU Update August 2023

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More

30 August 2023

Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce

SURVEY Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is committed to supporting the wider public health workforce. Following the first ever Public Health Workforce Week last year, they will be hosting it again from 2-6 October 2023. RSP.... More

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

PRESS RELEASE Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive. British Pest Control Association.... More

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

BLOG If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association d.... More

15 August 2023

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

PRESS RELEASE If you're an international delegate planning to attend PestWorld 2023 and haven't registered yet, don’t delay. The special discounted early bird registration rate ends on 6 September, 2023. What: PestWorl.... More

01 August 2023

Industry mourns passing of Richard Lamb

TRIBUTE The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member and dependable industry presence, Richard Lamb.  Richard passed away on 26 June 2023, following a battle with liver disease.... More

25 July 2023

Bins are key battleground in protecting public from pests, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Bin collections have a key role to play in protecting people from the dangers of pest infestation, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal.... More

24 July 2023

Vergo Pest Management unveil AI rodent detection solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight, an innovative, intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution. With state-of-the-art technology and advanced a.... More

24 July 2023

Lancashire Bird Control football club's new commercial partner

PRESS RELEASE Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner. For both business and residential clients, Lancashire Bird Control offer efficient bird contro.... More