Latest pest control news, features and blog articles from the BPCA news desk, including PPC Magazine and our monthly Bulletins. Stay up to date with pest management here.
05 August 2020
BPCA member Contego continues long-standing tradition of charitable giving back with launch of their 'Pledge to Make a Difference'.
In this guest blog, specialist contracts and legal services expert BEB Consultancy talk about how to approach written contracts, hidden terms and reading the small print.
PestEx 2021 stands already at 50% sold or reserved, as pest management industry looks forward to first big post-Covid-19 lockdown event.
04 August 2020
BPCA has teamed up with luxury hotel chain Blue Orchid Hotels, to offer discounts for members on a range of experiences and accommodation.
Investors have rewarded the commercial success of BPCA member Spotta’s smart pest systems with a $1.18 million seed funding round.
Priceless exhibits risk being damaged by invasive insects, due to an absence of visitors during lockdown, the British Museum has warned.
03 August 2020
Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions, shares his ideas for reengaging with clients now many of our clients are opening up their doors.
Campaign group granted expedited hearing over "legality" of bird control licences issued by Natural Resources Wales.
29 July 2020
The four UK governments and environment agencies are working together on a project to develop a UK-wide electronic waste tracking service.
24 July 2020
A new permanent website for ICUP has been unveiled and includes free access to all previous conference papers and posters.
Chairman Dr Alan Buckle calls for tail samples of freshly killed rats and mice from pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers who think they may have resistance problems.
23 July 2020
The Level 2 Award in Pest Management training course at Yarnfield Park is back, following lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.
21 July 2020
BPCA member Pelsis have launched a new remote rodent monitoring system, TrapMe, for pest control professionals.
16 July 2020
BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).
15 July 2020
Learning how blogging and social media can allow you to promote your business, share news stories and engage with other pest controllers.
09 July 2020
A new Treatment Report template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area.
Covid-19 has made furlough the HR word of the moment in the UK, but what is it and how does it work for your pest management business?
BPCA has had reports of auditors incorrectly asking pest professionals for Pa1 Pa6 pesticide training certificates.
08 July 2020
Following the theft of aluminium phosphide-based chemicals from a van in Manchester, BPCA urges technicians to be careful about leaving pesticides unattended in vehicles.
06 July 2020
As a new case of Bubonic plague is confirmed in China, we take a look at the role pests like rats and fleas play in spreading it.
BPCA member PelGar will cease all pest control training and R&D activity at Church Farm training center later this year.
01 July 2020
BPCA can now confirm we’ll be holding an all-digital, online AGM where eligible members will be able to vote and have their say on the future of the Association.
After a challenging year for pest management, BPCA is pleased to announce registration for PestEx 2021 is now open.
30 June 2020
Today, BPCA has written to Dave Slater, the Director for wildlife licensing at Natural England regarding the future of individual licences for gull control.
26 June 2020
Not everything that buzzes is a pest! Everything that buzzes around your garden is potentially a pollinator. These fascinating insects are incredibly useful; not just in the garden, but also in agriculture, with many crops dependent on pollination.
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