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24 July 2020
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Free DNA testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has resumed with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. Chairman Dr Alan Buckle calls for tail samples of freshly kille
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.
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.
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.
Advice for pest management professionals based on current government guidance, as well as our position statement on the Covid-19 pandemic.
24 June 2020
BPCA has announced two new taught online classroom courses. Led by industry experts, the new courses are delivered via live presentations over Zoom.
23 June 2020
Ladder Association has released new guidance on the importance of health and safety while using ladders during the pandemic.
22 June 2020
The Register of Accredited Metallic Phosphide Standards UK issues warning regarding in-transit fumigation following talks with HSE.
BPCA's popular PrintShop member benefit has been given an upgrade, to provide a more functional and user-friendly experience.
19 June 2020
Understanding the biology and behaviours of wasps, hornets and bees can help to identify the most effective method of control
Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 January 2021.
17 June 2020
Rodenticide resistance testing to end at the University of Reading as Covid-19 sees the institution make tough financial decision to close its Vertebrate Pests Unit (VPU).
15 June 2020
PestWest has launched flyDetect® - a new remote monitoring pest management system for fly control.
11 June 2020
Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning about the inadequate levels of protection provided by KN95 masks.
The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has warned Covid-19 will have a further impact on the cleaning, hygiene and PPE supply chain.
09 June 2020
A new Health and Safety Employee Consultation toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required).
06 June 2020
The short video entitled “Proud to protect” features several BPCA members and people from the BPCA Staff team speaking about what they do to help protect public health through adequate pest management.
05 June 2020
Testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has been suspended due to coronavirus-related closure of laboratory.
To celebrate World Pest Day 2020, the Global Pest Management Coalition has put together a video with associations from around the world.
03 June 2020
BPCA has created a guidance document to help businesses mitigate the risk of pest problems, as easing of lockdown measures sees business reopening in the UK.
BPCA is running hour-long virtual networking events for BPCA members who want to connect with each other on subjects that matter to them.
01 June 2020
The CEPA 2019 Annual Report has been published, providing an overview of CEPA's progress last year.
27 May 2020
BPCA has issued a new downloadable assignment on behavioural resistance, to help pest professionals keep up with their continuing professional development (CPD).
26 May 2020
New BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member, Spotta, explains why bed bugs have staying power and what hotels can do to plan for reopening.
20 May 2020
BPCA is delivering more specialist pest control training via its new virtual classroom. Principles of Pest Identification will premiere live on the 18 June 2020 between 10am and 4pm.
Audits to drive out illegal supply of rodenticides taking place remotely amid Covid-19, ahead of an imminent review by HSE of the UK's rodenticide stewardship regime.
19 May 2020
BPCA member Bayer is reminding pest professionals that the sell-out date and use-up period for insecticide Ficam W is approaching.
18 May 2020
BPCA has created a health and safety guidance document for pest management companies returning to work, as Coronavirus lockdown measures ease in the UK.
15 May 2020
BPCA has teamed up with print provider Stirland Paterson, to give our members access to Covid-19 health and safety back-to-work signage.
In this article we talk about how pests are notorious for their ability to reproduce at vast rates, showing why even closed businesses need pest control.
In this video, Natalie discusses how to identify sources of ant infestations and methods of control available to pest technicians.
13 May 2020
BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew was interviewed as part of a series of topical discussions on pest management.
06 May 2020
BPCA technical and compliance officer Natalie Bungay takes a look at what you need to consider when you reopen your pest control business, if lockdown is lifted.
05 May 2020
Natural England has now started contacting pest professionals in relation to applications for individual bird control licences.
In this guest blog, Pest-Tech's Kelly Farrant talks about wasp behaviour and why it's important to leave tackling them to the professionals.
04 May 2020
For World Pest Day this year (6 June), BPCA want to produce a video about the brilliant work members do to protect public health and safety.
BUSINESS | PPC100 August 2020 You would have to be living in a cave for the last four months not to know that we are living in strange times. Chris Cagienard, director and field biolo
After a challenging year for pest management, BPCA is pleased to announce registration for PestEx 2021 is now open. With the London ExCeL confirming that they intend to be running fu
Today, BPCA has written to Dave Slater, the Director for wildlife licensing at Natural England regarding the future of individual licences for gull control. The letter expresse
The four UK governments and environment agencies are working together on a project to develop a UK-wide electronic waste tracking service to capture information on the movement of non-hazardous, haz
A new permanent website for the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has been unveiled and includes free access to all previous ICUP papers and posters. The new site h
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