Latest News from BPCA

21 February 2023

Pests in politics: Winter 2022-2023

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.

21 February 2023

Ask the technical team March 2023

Glue boards, product storage, bat droppings, field mice and Ficam all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

21 February 2023

Bioacoustic bird management: why it works and why it doesn’t

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.

21 February 2023

Pest control contract specifications: a checklist for food clients

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.

21 February 2023

Preventing insect damage in dry food storage

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.

21 February 2023

Japanese adventure: Pest Summit 2022

BPCA Life Member Frances McKim visited Japan last year for the FAOPMA Summit in Kyoto. Here she reports on the event for PPC magazine.

21 February 2023

Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and how it works for your business.

21 February 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: my first year as a pest controller

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.

21 February 2023

Pest control treatment reports: tips and templates to get you started

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. 

21 February 2023

BPCA Annual Report 2022

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022.

21 February 2023

President's Report: Challenges and progress

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.

21 February 2023

BPCA Committee Reports 2022

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.

21 February 2023

BPCA Treasurer’s report 2022

Mark Williams gives his report on the association's finances in 2022.

21 February 2023

BPCA Board - They work for you

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. 

21 February 2023

INFOGRAPHIC: 2022 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report.

21 February 2023

PPC Live 2023 show guide out now

The show guide for 2023's biggest UK pest management event is out now in PPC110.

20 February 2023

Industry mourns the passing of John Hope

BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope.

17 February 2023

New Metex rat blocker hits the market in time for PPC Live

Press release: A new Metex rat blocker has been launched and you can come check it out at PPC Live.

15 February 2023

Laser Industrie to showcase spraying products at PPC Live

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

New member benefit: Life, vehicle and more insurance products from Stubben Edge (Risk)

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

PestWorld 2023 to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii

NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.

03 February 2023

UPDATED | Ficam D to be withdrawn from the market in 2024

BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".

03 February 2023

IPS appoints Wirral man to key operational role

Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.

30 January 2023

BASF launches new monitoring paste

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

Alex Ashmore appointed as CEO of Pelsis Group

Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023. 

25 January 2023

Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA

The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.

24 January 2023

New dedicated proofing service is paying dividends, says LNPS

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

Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

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

New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members. 

09 January 2023

Patented pest management products now available direct from IPS

Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

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

Best Pest Pic competition returns for PPC Live 2023

BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

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.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.

23 December 2022

Pest Solutions rolls out successful business rebrand

Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business. 

21 December 2022

Guest blog: Don't let pests spoil your Christmas!

Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.

13 December 2022

Welsh general licences for bird control unchanged for 2023

NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review.

12 December 2022

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators Plc win compliance award

BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

12 December 2022

Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU

New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.

09 December 2022

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease

In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests

In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Not just a lamp in a box - why LED insect light traps are the future

In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | The wonderful world of rats

In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!

01 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Role of the regulators: what does pest control product assessment involve?

In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.

24 November 2022

LNPS sponsors East London youth motorcycle display team

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps. 

24 November 2022

Dr Sam Jones to share pest monitoring expertise at BPCA webinar

Press release: International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum.

22 November 2022

BPCA gives evidence to Welsh Select Committee on glue boards

BPCA represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month.

22 November 2022

Industry visits Japan for Pest Summit 2022

The international pest management community once again gathered for Pest Summit 2022 in Japan. Frances McKim reports on the event.

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31 October 2025

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VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.

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30 October 2025

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BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.

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29 October 2025

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Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.

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26 November 2025

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GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people

The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.

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25 November 2025

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New social housing reporting checklist template to help pest technicians support landlords under Awaab’s Law

BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.

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25 November 2025

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Raccoons remain on watchlist following Cornwall sighting

Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall.

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