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17 July 2019
Forged BPCA membership certificates have been reported to us and we're asking members to be vigilant.
A relaxed and fun event hosted by BPCA member MIDS Pest Control took place in Hertfordshire last week.
A new smartphone app developed by BPCA member Syngenta is now available on Android and iPhone.
Want to trade the British winter for an Australian summer? CPS is looking for exceptional pest technicians to join their ranks during their peak season.
16 July 2019
BPCA member 1env Solutions took part in the Nuclear Mud Race for charity earlier this year.
15 July 2019
BPCA member reminds pest controllers to use up any Ficam D stocks with old labels by 25 July.
11 July 2019
BPCA's Executive Board confirmed the selection of a new Chair in May this year.
The Pest Management Alliance spoke on behalf of the sector last month on a possible glue trap ban in Scotland.
09 July 2019
Beekeepers warned by Gov UK to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet spotted in Hampshire.
02 July 2019
BPCA member Killgerm celebrates much-anticipated new office opening with themed bash for customers and colleagues.
Legendary British comedian, Michael Palin, partners with National Churches Trust to warn of pest threats to historic buildings.
28 June 2019
Warnings of a bumper wasp season have begun, following another mild winter in the UK.
27 June 2019
An update on the current (June 2019) bird general licences issued by Defra and Natural England in England.
18 June 2019
Dr Rubén Bueno will be heading up the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) next year.
13 June 2019
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra.
06 June 2019
The ever-popular BPCA Find a pest controller tool now includes options for ethical bee removal and Glis glis treatments.
04 June 2019
We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knock-on effect to public health that can be caused by infestations.
29 May 2019
New general licences for bird control, such as the all-important feral pigeon and gull control for the purpose of public health, are to be delayed.
BPCA had originally advised members that if they could wait for the appropriate general licence to be released, they should. We could be experiencing a longer wait, we’re advising that anyone who needs to control wild birds in the near future should
28 May 2019
Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF.
President of the association, Phil Halpin gives us his usual foreword wrapping up the previous weeks and looking forward to how we continue to achieve BPCA's strategy.
PPC Live is for the pest management professional. Whether you’re an experienced pest control technician, a surveyor, support staff, a specialist, or just want to learn more about the sector – this one day event is for you.
BPCA Cheif Exec Ian Andrew takes a look at everything that's been happening at BPCA in the last few months in his regular PPC feature for May 2019.
PestEx 2019 saw an incredible 29% increase in total visitors as over 100 pest management product and service suppliers descended on ExCeL London in March.
Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show.
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