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BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
28 February 2023
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.
Grahame Turner, from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, is back! He’s put together a checklist of items you might need to include for your food clients when working on a pest control specification.
Mike Kelly presented at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar, and gave an overview of pest insects in food storage.
BPCA Life Member Frances McKim visited Japan last year for the FAOPMA Summit in Kyoto. Here she reports on the event for PPC magazine.
Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and how it works for your business.
Jonathan Ely, Director of Three Counties Pest Control, talks to PPC magazine about his experiences as a new pest control business owner and why being a BPCA member is important to him.
In this PPC110 article, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay gives you some great reasons to fill in and file those pest control reports.
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022.
In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA.
BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.
Mark Williams gives his report on the association's finances in 2022.
The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report.
The show guide for 2023's biggest UK pest management event is out now in PPC110.
20 February 2023
BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope.
17 February 2023
Press release: A new Metex rat blocker has been launched and you can come check it out at PPC Live.
15 February 2023
Press release: Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
07 February 2023
BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector.
06 February 2023
NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.
03 February 2023
BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".
Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.
30 January 2023
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.
25 January 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
24 January 2023
A specialist proofing team at London Network for Pest Solutions is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice.
23 January 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.
18 January 2023
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.
16 January 2023
Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.
09 January 2023
Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.
Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.
06 January 2023
BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.
03 January 2023
BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.
27 March 2025
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.
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.
30 April 2025
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.
In this video we're joined by John Stewart from BPCA member company Pelsis, where he presents his guide to controlling ants.
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