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22 July 2019
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Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indo
20 August 2019
Registration is now open for the biennial conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
19 August 2019
BPCA member NBC Environment receives funding package from major bank to boost growth.
09 August 2019
This webinar is useful for pest technicians looking improving their competency around the control of wasp nests.
02 August 2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19.
01 August 2019
Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays.
31 July 2019
Organisers of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming submissions from experts within the field of urban pest management.
24 July 2019
The future looks bright for BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 this year.
Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by CRRU UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indoor locations.
A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm.
19 July 2019
The Government of Jersey is urging pest professionals to help reduce risk of harm to wildlife.
18 July 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announces consultation on general licences for bird control, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.
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.
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.
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.
Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show...
Need proof that PestEx is the biggest and most significant event in the professional pest management diary? Take a look at our infographic to see how the show has grown and improved over the years.
Steve Broadbent from Ensystex is back, this time we’re talking about what makes for a precise and targeted baiting programme.
Mites are small. Really small. Infestations are notoriously hard to spot until a site has a massive problem with a large population of mites. Can you confirm if your customer has mites early?
BPCA Consultant member John Lloyd is back in PPC, giving us advice on how to spot and treat for these rare pests.
Richard Moseley of Bayer CropScience investigates what a pest management professional can do to foster a strong customer relationship.
BPCA Field Officer, Natalie, is back again with some more seasonal pest management advice. This PestWatch we’re taking a look at the tiny cluster fly.
The chemicals that are necessary for life as we know it in the 21st century have had widely documented negative impacts upon invertebrate. What can we as pest management professionals can do about it?
22 May 2019
Watch back our webinar on direct bait application in burrows presented by BPCA Field Officer, Natalie Bungay.
Pest infestations, particularly associated with rodents, cause more emergency closures of food businesses than virtually anything else. Dr Stuart-Moonlight investigates.
Leasing is rapidly becoming the go-to mobility choice for businesses running commercial vehicles. There are three key reasons why: cost, compliance and choice.
21 May 2019
Will your pest management business be affected by the new Clean Air Zones? Birmingham, Bath, Leeds and Glasgow, will be introducing CAZs over the next few years.
Faulty vehicles are the bane of every pest controller. They can cost your business a lot of time and money while you wait for them to be fixed. In fact, the cost of having a vehicle off the road can be as much as £1,000 per day.
BPCA now has a Primary Authority! What is it? Why do we want one, and what it means for members? Dee explains the new partnership.
Rodenticide confusion, open trays, resistance searches and invasive hornet questions are all in the BPCA Technical team inbox this issue.
Companies outside of Britain regularly join BPCA so they can try to emulate our best practice and access our guidance materials. Take a look at one member's experience of pest control in Ghana.
Hillbans Pest Control was awarded CEPA European quality standard certification for pest management services BS EN 16636 in February 2018. We caught up with them to see how they’re getting on with the accreditation.
Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores the ways that pest management professionals are incorporating reflection into their personal development plans.
A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm. In this 1 hour
BPCA had originally advised members that if they could wait for the appropriate general licence to be released, they should. However, now it seems we could be experiencing a longer wait, w
Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online, downloaded as a PDF or you can join our&nb
Registration is now open for the 14th Fumigants and Pheromones Conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Insects Limited and Fumigation Service & S
BPCA member NBC Environment has secured £1.2m funding with a major bank to boost the company’s growth. As a result of a successful extensive review of NBC’s busines
Practical wasp management is hazardous work, which is why pest technicians can always benefit from refreshing their knowledge and improving their competency around the control of wasp nests.
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