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27 March 2025
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PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights.
26 April 2023
Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee.
21 April 2023
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra invest £7 million to fight the growing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK.
20 April 2023
Press release: BASF's cholecalciferol rodenticide Selontra becomes the only professional rodenticide product available for targeting field mice.
Press release: PestFix is excited to launch their in-house label printing service at low prices for all pest management professionals.
BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.
14 April 2023
Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.
11 April 2023
National Bee Unit has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England.
06 April 2023
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps.
31 March 2023
BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2023 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate.
30 March 2023
As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.
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.
Press release: PPC Live first-timers Laser Industrie enjoyed warm feedback from pest controllers, who praised the professional quality of the sprayer range.
BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects.
29 March 2023
Press release: BPCA member Rokill Pest Control, part of the Nurture Landscapes Group, completes the acquisition of Durham-based Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd.
BPCA has released an app for its continuing professional development scheme, BPCA Registered.
27 March 2023
The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.
24 March 2023
Press release: PestFix are proud to announce that they are the winners in two categories at the BUILD magazine Home and Garden Awards 2023.
22 March 2023
Press release: BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa Gold, Neosorexa Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa Bait Blocks, and Sorexa D products later this year.
15 March 2023
Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control and the Royal Warrant Holders Association charity fund have donated £4000 to Bromley Borough Foodbank.
13 March 2023
In this video Dr. Dini Miller discusses how the misapplication of integrated pest management (IPM) has impacted German cockroach infestations in the US.
In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Edialux talks about why insect identification is important and gives an overview of fly monitoring.
In this video, Dr Jette Knudsen from Nattaro Labs gives an overview of chemical ecology and how it can help pest controllers tackle bed bugs.
In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks the ins and outs of pest control baiting strategies.
08 March 2023
On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business.
07 March 2023
BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.
02 March 2023
Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.
01 March 2023
Professional Pest Controller magazine issue 110 is out now and available to read online for free.
28 February 2023
Press release: Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March.
Press release: PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than four weeks' time, to highlight the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from them.
Press release: PestWest will be in Yorkshire this March and the team is looking forward to seeing customers face-to-face.
Press release: Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths.
Press release: The leading provider of technology-based bird control will showcase the Flock Off System, an electromagnetic bird repellent aimed at being the future of bird control.
27 February 2023
Press release: Bed bug treatment InsectoSec Tape will be centre stage on the Andermatt stand at PPC Live.
Press release: Find out how to pick up a FREE pack of OutCast Ant when visiting the Syngenta stand at PPC Live this March.
Press release: Are you looking for the next step in your career? Meet the friendly Vergo team, who will welcome you at stand 36.
24 February 2023
Press release: Edialux Professional are delighted to be showing two recent additions to the Infiniti family at the pest control exhibition this March.
BPCA member Killgerm will be heading back to Harrogate to showcase their latest products to pest professionals.
Press release: 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.
Press release: 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.
23 February 2023
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 (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.
22 February 2023
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.
Press release: Are you ready for the next step in digitising your business? See PestScan at PPC Live this March!
Press release: BPCA member 1env have added to their solar panel proofing range, and you can see the new products at PPC Live 2023.
Press release: Come try out the CoverUp Key at the DCR Inspection Systems/Inspector Pipes stand at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
Press release: BPCA member Lodi UK will be bringing new pest control products and competitions to the Yorkshire Event Centre this March.
21 February 2023
As part of BPCA’s ongoing commitment to helping members tackle recruitment and retention issues, the Executive Board has given the go-ahead for a new committee.
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
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, product storage, bat droppings, field mice and Ficam all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Peter Bowers-Davis, Director and co-owner of Integrum Services, talks to PPC magazine about what to expect from his upcoming PPC Live talk on bioacoustics in bird management.
13 March 2025
Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.
29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
02 April 2025
Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.
01 April 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month and HSE has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.
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