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

24 July 2023

New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed

PRESS RELEASE Smart pest control technology continues to push forward and PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.  So what is BirdAlert anyway?  This.... More

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians Associatio.... More

14 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra

PRESS RELEASE Joe Martin, a professional pest controller from PGM & Son Pest Control Limited, was called to an arable farm following reports of an extensive rodent infestation that had been causing considerable damage to farm buildings..... More

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Lobbying Register (UKLR), operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). BPCA is a registered lobbying organisation meaning we’re: Acc.... More

04 July 2023

LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for the world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team based in East London.  As part of the sponsorship deal, L.... More

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.  Way back in 1998, Exterminators embarked on a journey to build a brand to determine their own destiny, with a small initial in.... More

30 June 2023

Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover

PEST NEWS On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit (NBU). An NBU Inspector reportedly investigated the sighting and collected samples, which have been sent for analysis. .... More

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

INVASIVE SPECIES In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK. As many of you may already know, a suspected Asian hornet sighting occurred in.... More

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS A brand new report template for Field Biologists, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Library (login required). The new template is fully customisable and gi.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Controlling pest ant species with gel formulations

CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18. The British Pest Control Association (.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | The public health significance of urban pests

In this video, Dr Matthew Davies from Killgerm Chemicals, presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18.  The British Pest C.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

VIDEO At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced. The BPCA Member Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.&n.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | How bacteria can influence pest management

CPD VIDEO In this video, Laura Rosenwald from National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in the US, discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.  This video is taken fr.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Insecticide resistance in bed bugs

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett from New South Wales Health Pathology in Australia, takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.  This video is taken from BPCA's Digital.... More

19 June 2023

PestWorld 2023 programme announced

PRESS RELEASE The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available. When: 17-20 October 2023 Where: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Held eac.... More

16 June 2023

Cleankill team reap the rewards for excellent service

PRESS RELEASE Cleankill Pest Control Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The team exceeded their 95% state of service (SOS) target in bot.... More

15 June 2023

Beaver Pest Control plant trees in National Forest

COMMUNITY Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees on behalf of their customers in The National Forest, as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment.  David Lodge, director of Beaver Pest Control, said: .... More

14 June 2023

Lodi UK launch networking event with a twist

PRESS RELEASE The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023. Lodi wanted to create a networking event with a difference, so they asked their customers to find out how they co.... More

14 June 2023

Shield Pest Control wins contract for high-profile London client

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Shield Pest Control has been appointed to help protect public health at high-profile new client, The London Clinic: London’s world-class independent private medical hospital and charity. Shield Pes.... More

13 June 2023

Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director

PRESS RELEASE WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director. Tracey has 25 years of experience in the hire industry, having previous.... More

12 June 2023

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

PRESS RELEASE | CRRU The following press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023. The legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second-ge.... More

08 June 2023

Case study: ALDI facility in Scotland tackles gulls with bird laser

PRESS RELEASE ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has successfully resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent. The cutting-edge laser bird deterrent system, designed and m.... More

08 June 2023

Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week. Until June 19, Dell are bringing you the hottest deals on accessible and innovative I.... More