Pests news from BPCA

31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.

18 January 2024

Pest-related diseases report sparks call for collaboration between pest management and public health

A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.

02 January 2024

Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes

PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.

11 December 2023

Wade Legacy Programme continues for 2024

BPCA member company Wade Environmental will once again sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

29 November 2023

Check loft for pests when you’re getting the decs

BPCA are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas.

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.

12 June 2023

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.

06 June 2023

Ants and their control for pest management professionals

In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.

05 June 2023

Proof is in the pudding: Fundamentals of pest proofing

John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.

05 June 2023

I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control

BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.

05 June 2023

Ask the technical team June 2023: Codes of Best Practice special

Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

05 June 2023

Global Pest Management Coalition Celebrates World Pest Day: United in Care – A Standard of Excellence for Professional Pest Management

Press release: As part of its dedication to promoting global excellence in pest management, the Coalition also announces the availability of A Global Framework for Pest Management Standards.

06 April 2023

Scottish Bill to ban the sale and use of rodent glue boards published

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps.

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.

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.

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.

01 November 2022

The wonder of rats - the incredible and sometimes disgusting things they do

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do. 

01 November 2022

PestWatch: Ship rats in Britain

Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.

01 November 2022

Dealing with dead rodent odours

PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.

31 October 2022

Ask the technical team October 2022

It's our regular BPCA technical team FAQ, with questions on non-native status, carcass disposal, rodent teeth, zoonosis and ectoparasites.

31 October 2022

5 basics for pest control success

BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley to tell us his top five steps to improve pest management outcomes.

31 October 2022

How to professionally control wood pigeons – pest advice for professionals

Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons.

31 October 2022

Non-native species - do you know your obligations as a pest controller

Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.

07 October 2022

Confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Dover

A member of the public took a photo of an Asian hornet in Dover which has been confirmed by the National Bee Unit.

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06 November 2024

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CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.

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06 June 2024

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Minister Pow changes mind on glue board licensing scheme (England)

As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England. 

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18 March 2024

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A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

PestEx 2024 was a success! We're thankful to have such an amazing community with 1,609 attendees and over 100 exhibitors.

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17 March 2025

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Building a bee-saving business model with Eradikil

Shane-Daniel North talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems

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14 March 2025

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Opinion: Professional standards in pest control don’t go far enough

In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements

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14 March 2025

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BPCA Annual Report 2024

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024

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