26 April 2023

BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

BPCA MEMBERSHIP The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023.  The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector. The aw.... More

26 April 2023

Warning as Asian hornets spotted in Kent and Dorset

A warning has been issued for the public to remain vigilant after sightings of invasive Asian hornets in Kent and Dorset. The sightings come after an Asian hornet was spotted in a cauliflower delivery in Northumberland.  The inva.... More

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

PROFESSIONALISM BPCA has released two new best practice codes: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control. A BPCA Code is a set of written rules which explains how people working in ou.... More

26 April 2023

Update for BPCA's Using Rodenticides Safely online course

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Following an update implemented in conjunction with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK (CRRU), training providers offering courses approved for the purchase and use of professional grade rodenticides.... More

26 April 2023

Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

Association news Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee.  As chair, Alex will lead the Committee, which sets the direction.... More

21 April 2023

UKRI and Defra invest £7 million to fight vector-borne disease

PUBLIC HEALTH UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) invest £7 million to fight the growing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK. It is hoped that the investme.... More

20 April 2023

Selontra now suitable for use on field mice, says BASF

PRESS RELEASE Award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide Selontra is now approved for usage on field mice (also known as wood mice), BASF has announced. The label re-launch means that Selontra is the only professional rodenti.... More

20 April 2023

PestFix launch their in-house label printing services

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix is excited to launch their in-house label printing service at low prices for all pest management professionals.  PestFix has taken the time to listen to its customers' needs and can now offe.... More

20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.  BPCA members now have unlimited access to: Four advice services (HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal) Th.... More

14 April 2023

CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides

RODENTICIDE STEWARDSHIP The latest surveillance in barn owls, together with recent intelligence from the government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to the Camp.... More

11 April 2023

Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland

PestWatch National Bee Unit (NBU) has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England.  On Wednesday 5 April, NBU received a "credible triaged report" of an Asian horn.... More

31 March 2023

Pest photograph competition winner announced at PPC Live 2023

PPC Live 2023 BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2023 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate. Justin M Lisney, owner of Eden Pest Control based in Kent, took the £500 prize for his photo of a mouse stuck in.... More

30 March 2023

BASF talk preventing and treating ant infestations this summer 

PRESS RELEASE As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over, whether your client is a hospitality venue or residential property. Controlling.... More

30 March 2023

Four statutory pay increases in the UK in 2023

HR AND PEOPLE If you own a pest control business and have a staff team, there are four statutory pay increases in the UK that you need to know about this year.  National minimum wage rises All rates of the national minimum.... More

30 March 2023

Pest control sector praise for Laser Industrie sprayer range

Press release PPC Live first-timers Laser Industrie enjoyed warm feedback from pest controllers, who praised the professional quality of the sprayer range. Launched into the sector at the one-day event on 22 March, Laser Industri.... More

29 March 2023

Rokill acquires Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd

PRESS RELEASE Royal Warrant holder and BPCA member company Rokill Pest Control, part of the Nurture Landscapes Group, completes the acquisition of Durham-based Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd. Founded by Dave Graham and Steve.... More

29 March 2023

BPCA Registered launches app for iPhone and Android

Training and development BPCA has released an app for its continuing professional development scheme, BPCA Registered. A beta version of the app is now available in the Apple App Store for iPhones and the Google Play Store for Android.... More

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

EVENTS The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire last week. 528 visitors came along to the British Pest Control Association’s event on Wed.... More

24 March 2023

PestFix scoop two awards in the Home and Garden Awards 2023

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix are proud to announce that they are the winners in two categories at the BUILD magazine Home and Garden Awards 2023. After a rigorous research and judging process using independently gathered evi.... More

22 March 2023

BASF announces phaseout of its difenacoum range

PRESS RELEASE Pest control product manufacturer and distributor BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa® Gold, Neosorexa® Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa® Bait Blocks, and Sorexa® D.... More

15 March 2023

Shield Pest Control donate to help Bromley food bank

Press release BPCA member Shield Pest Control and the Royal Warrant Holders Association Charity Fund have donated a generous cheque sum of £4,000 to Bromley Borough Foodbank. The cheque was presented to the charity on Thurs.... More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Misapplication of IPM and German cockroach infestations in the US

CPD VIDEO In this video Dr. Dini Miller, from Virginia Tech in the United States, discusses how the misapplication of integrated pest management (IPM) has impacted German cockroach infestations in the US, and gives a case for assessment-bas.... More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Time flies when you're catching flies

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Edialux talks about why insect identification is important and gives an overview of fly monitoring.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone in.... More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Bed bug chemical ecology: a tool in the battle against bed bugs

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Jette Knudsen from Nattaro Labs gives an overview of what chemical ecology is, how it relates to bed bugs and how it can help pest controllers. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free ev.... More

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | The difference between permanent and long-term baiting

CPD VIDEO In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks about the definitions of permanent and long-baiting, which products you can use for each and the finer points of who can use them and where.  The British Pest Control Associat.... More

08 March 2023

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day

Press release | International Women's Day 2023 Scotland-based BPCA member company Pest Solutions are proud of the amazing women within their team and the wider professional pest control industry. This is what they champion on Internati.... More

02 March 2023

Date and location announced for ICUP 2025 conference 

Events Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) have now been announced by the organisers. When: 29 June to 2 July 2025 Where: AF-Borgen, the Academic Societ.... More

01 March 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 110 (PPC110) out now

CONTENTS | PPC110 PPC110 is out now, and it's a PPC Live show guide and 2022 Annual Report special!   It's packed full of great articles, including Frances McKim's account of the FAOPMA Pest Summit in Japan and a look at Jonathan.... More

28 February 2023

New Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus launching at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March.  "The Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus is a patented Steam Disinfection Device.... More

28 February 2023

PestFix gear up for PPC Live in Harrogate

Press release | PPC Live 2023 PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than 4 weeks' time. "We'll be highlighting the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from us, including year-round product discounts.... More

28 February 2023

PestWest to showcase latest innovations in flying insect control at PPC Live

Press release - PPC Live 2023 PestWest are delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s PPC Live event in Harrogate, Yorkshire, to showcase their latest innovations in flying insect control.  A PestWest spokesperson said.... More

28 February 2023

Barrettine to launch new insecticide at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths. The product offers rapid adulticide knockdown and is suited to s.... More

28 February 2023

Flock Off exhibiting for first time in the UK at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Flock Off, a leading provider of technology based bird control, is pleased to announce its first ever exhibition in the United Kingdom at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. Stand 27 will showcase the.... More

27 February 2023

Andermatt UK exhibiting for first time ever at PPC Live

Press Release | PPC Live 2023  Andermatt will be exhibiting at PPC Live for the first time this March and a new preventative treatment against bed bugs, InsectoSec® Tape will be at the centre of their stand. A new and un.... More

27 February 2023

Giveaways for Syngenta Pest App users at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 The first 50 people to show they have the Syngenta Pest App on their phone, or download it at the stand, can pick up a free pack of OutCast Ant. Download the app here or use the QR code below.  .... More

27 February 2023

Vergo Pest Management talking careers at PPC Live 2023

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Are you looking for the next step in your career? Meet the friendly Vergo team, who will welcome you at stand 36 at PPC Live 2023. Vergo are the largest independent pest management company in the UK.... More

24 February 2023

Edialux to bring new insect control products to PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Edialux Professional are delighted to be showing two recent additions to the Infiniti family at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. Both service companies and end users are continuing to embrace the be.... More

24 February 2023

Killgerm 'looking forward to returning to PPC Live'

Press release - PPC Live 2023 BPCA member Killgerm will be heading back to Harrogate to showcase their latest products to pest professionals.  Emma Lown, Group Marketing Executive, commented: "We're really looking forwa.... More

24 February 2023

WowNow Hire ready to lift you to new heights at PPC Live

Press release - PPC Live 2023 BPCA member WowNow Hire has been supporting pest control businesses across the UK for over 20 years and will be ready to welcome you to their stand at PPC Live 2023. This year their team will be demo.... More

24 February 2023

Julie brings supportive bookkeeping to PPC Live

Press release - PPC Live 2023 Julie Holland will be bringing over 40 years of finance experience to the pest control industry when she exhibits with Blu Bookkeeping at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.  Blu Bookkeeping is th.... More

23 February 2023

Why rodenticide resistance poses a problem for food processors

PESTAWARE Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BP.... More

22 February 2023

Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK

LEGISLATION In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee. Unfortunately, much of BPCA's evidence was dismissed out of hand a.... More

22 February 2023

PestScan to give live demos of pest control software at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Are you ready for the next step in digitising your business? With PestScan, you digitise your entire registration process from beginning to end.  PestScan sales specialists Ike and Jan would lik.... More

22 February 2023

Come see new 1env products at PPC Live in March

Press release | PPC Live 2023 BPCA member 1env Solutions have added to their solar panel proofing range, and you can see the new products at PPC Live 2023. Two new products added to the Essex-based business's extensive pest contr.... More

22 February 2023

Inspector Pipes to display interactive exhibit at PPC Live 2023

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Come try out the CoverUp Key at the DCR Inspection Systems/Inspector Pipes stand at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. Jay Williams, Marketing Manager at DCR Inspection Systems, commented: "The C.... More

22 February 2023

Lodi UK gears up for PPC Live 2023 with new flea monitoring system

Press release | PPC Live 2023 BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Lodi UK will be bringing new pest control products and competitions to the Yorkshire Event Centre this March.  Matt Towler, Lodi UK's Business Developme.... More

21 February 2023

New BPCA committee: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PPC110 | News “When people from different backgrounds and points of view work together, they create the most value for their clients, people and society.” PwC 2022 As part of BPCA’s ongoing commitment to helping mem.... More

21 February 2023

Pests in politics: Winter 2022-2023

PPC110 | News 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. ▶ Glue boards in Wales and implications for the rest o.... More

21 February 2023

Ask the technical team March 2023

PPC110 | Technical Glue boards, product storage, bat droppings, field mice and Ficam all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: We're in the middle of a two-year lead-in period for a glue board licensing.... More

21 February 2023

Bioacoustic bird management: why it works and why it doesn’t

PPC110 | Technical Peter Bowers-Davis is the Director and co-owner of Integrum Services, based in Sutton near London. With a lifelong passion for wildlife management, Peter is a specialist in aviation and airport pest management, including bi.... More