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BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.
08 March 2022
Press release: On International Women’s Day Bayer Environmental Science have partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the pest control industry.
03 March 2022
The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge.
During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.
A Bournemouth University PhD student needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics.
02 March 2022
Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022.
01 March 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 is out now and available to read online for free.
A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
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.
Changes required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping.
Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Regular PPC contributor Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of BPCA member Pest Solutions, reviews the paper on the assessment of common rat management methods and related welfare impacts.
PPC asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the public health risks that arise from common pests to better educate and protect our clients.
BPCA Marketing manager Scott Johnstone talks through what makes a pest a pest, and gives tips for professionals looking to help protect their toolkits from these challenges.
In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out.
Take a look at our handy table to see the status of the various public health and safety wildlife licences in the UK.
Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community.
Rob Long is the founder and owner of Sabre Kent Pest Control, and former BPCA Board member. He spoke to PPC about his time on BPCA Committees and why you should volunteer.
A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.
BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.
28 February 2022
Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.
It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report.
Want to know what's going on at the UK's biggest pest management show? We have all the latest news and updates here!
In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work.
In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.
In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.
Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.
24 February 2022
To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
23 February 2022
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.
22 February 2022
Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
Press release: Edialux Professional has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis Dyna-Fog.
Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.
17 February 2022
With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.
Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in parts of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to CRRU.
16 February 2022
Press release: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.
11 February 2022
Press release: BPCA member company Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park.
09 February 2022
Press release: PestFix intends to promote it's new and growing range of branded products at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) marked five years since being launched with a team get-together in East London.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Rat Trap UK will be exhibiting at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March.
07 February 2022
Press release: Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar.
Press release: BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards.
It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.
04 February 2022
In this video, BPCA's John Horsley will explore how legislation is structured and key pieces of legislation for pest control.
02 February 2022
Press release: Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry.
01 February 2022
Press release: Devon-based Jones and Son launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will feature the product on their stand at PestEx this March.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.
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