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06 April 2020
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Today (6 April 2020), the UK Government confirmed that pest management professionals can continue to go to work when it's safe to do so. BPCA wrote to Government ministers, asking for pes
28 February 2020
BPCA member PestFix unveils their newly-registered 3-Way Surface Mount Base, for use in bird-proofing applications.
BPCA member PelGar says that the back-to-back battering of the UK by storm fronts and widespread flooding is likely to drive pests into human areas.
27 February 2020
In this guest blog, Mark Butler and Martin Rose-King ask if the pest management advice you're getting on the internet is legit.
Welcome to the PPC Live showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the biggest pest event of the year.
Professional pest controller magazine issue 98 is out now and available to read online for free or downloaded as a PDF.
Technical and Compliance Officer, Natalie Bungay spent 2019 travelling all over the country talking to BPCA members. Here are YOUR answers to OUR questions.
Our technical team answer questions about insect control, personal development, general licences and bed bugs in this issue.
26 February 2020
Elliott Rose-King talks to PPC about a recent fact-finding visit to the ACLMS team at the States of Guernsey Government.
Richard Moseley, Bayer technical manager, gives us an insight into the future of insecticides and some tips on how best to use them.
Dee Ward-Thompson investigates a type of tick you might not have come across yet but is slowly becoming more prevalent in the UK.
Specialist contracts and legal services expert BEB Consultancy talk to PPC about written contracts for pest management work.
Want expert help? BEB Consultancy are offering document support to BPCA members at a discounted rate.
Which? Trusted Traders gives us some top tips for making sure you don’t lose money because of a contract.
Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.
BPCA President Phil Halpin takes a look back at the highlights of a successful and noteworthy 2019 for the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2019
It's been a great year at the BPCA, with a successful PestEx and new initiatives like BPCA Registered. Take a look at the key figures from our 2019 annual report.
Davy Brown and Tom Naden, RatDetection.com, write a guest blog about their recent trip to check out the infamous rat problems in New York City.
Alan Morris, Country Head at Bayer Environmental Science, describes his time on the BPCA Executive Board as he leaves after seven and a half years.
Leaving the Servicing Committee after almost 13 years, Jenny Humphrey spoke to us about her tenure and why she would recommend taking your place at the table.
21 February 2020
Our new style forum went down a treat in Glasgow. Read all about it here.
18 February 2020
First gel bait to control both cockroaches and grey silverfish to be launched at PPC Live.
16 February 2020
BPCA is looking for people from member companies to join the Executive Board and drive the mission of the Association.
13 February 2020
Six general licences reissued in England on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.
06 February 2020
This quick view page will give you all the headline information and latest updates on general and individual licences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
05 February 2020
BPCA members that take advantage CHAS accreditation need to be aware of stricter requirements for producing evidence in their application submission.
Do employers need to take any steps, now the first cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK?
03 February 2020
After the success of the Be Protected. Professionally. campaign, BPCA has launched a new pest awareness message and is asking members to get involved.
30 January 2020
An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.
Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.
29 January 2020
Natural England (NE) has confirmed that new bird licences for the control of the Lesser black-backed gull and Herring gulls will be released tomorrow (30 January 2020).
Beegone is partnering with Killgerm to offer training on feral bee removal and the importance of honeybees.
BPCA member Bayer is launching a new version of its free Pest Partner app.
28 January 2020
Watch back our video on the key points to consider when conducting an Environmental Risk Assessment to include non-chemical control.
With red squirrels in decline for decades, Millbry Hill's Kathryn Eccles gives her advice for encouraging more of this native species into your garden.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 2020 Pest Control Conference is shaping up nicely, with discounted entry for BPCA members.
24 January 2020
At the end of last year, our technical team was invited to give a series of presentations to the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers.
23 January 2020
Pest and Pest+ enews were sold yesterday (22 Jan 2020) by owners Foxhill Publishing.
22 January 2020
Professional pest management companies, and any business using the services of one, are urged to put pen to paper and sign the CEPA Memorandum of Understanding.
17 January 2020
Contego's Michael Taylor talks about the value in giving back to your communities and raising money for charity.
16 January 2020
In this step-by-step guide for BPCA members, we show you how to make the most of your Find a pest controller profile.
BASIS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson for the BASIS FACTS Advisory Committee, starting in March 2020.
13 January 2020
Learn how to successfully log unstructured CPD points yourself with BPCA's individual recognition scheme - BCPA Registered.
09 January 2020
BPCA Registered announces new categories and cards for employees registered on its individual recognition and CPD scheme.
A quick round-up on the changes to employment law coming up in the UK this year.
08 January 2020
With several prominent changes to insecticides in 2019, BPCA's been asked what the future of insecticides will look like. While nothing is certain, we've tried to clarify what's going on in the registration process.
CPD is an essential part of your year. How about taking some time at the start of 2020 to plan it out? BPCA has developed a training and development template to help!
BPCA member Bayer gives timeline for withdrawal of popular pesticide product.
The full schedule for PPC Live 2020 has been announced and we’ve packed it with illustrious speakers from across the sector.
07 January 2020
Can you hear the pitter-patter of tiny footsteps behind the skirting? Does Tom keep bringing Jerry in from the garden?
03 April 2020
Today (3 April 2020), BPCA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, asking him to make the Small Business Grant Fund work for our sector. The Small Busin
01 April 2020
BPCA has released 13 resources for operating essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of these resources are free for everyone, while others are for BPCA members only. The res
Pest management is essential for protecting public health and safety. You know it. We know it. Now it’s time to tell the world. Take the survey now
CEPA has published an open letter, citing pest management as an essential industry for protecting key workers and calling for it to be recognised as such. CEPA Open Letter: With the
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