Whether you're a pest management professional or interest in public health pest control, take a look at our latest pest news, advice and features from around the UK.
19 June 2020
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Defra has announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 January 2021. The
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07 January 2020
Pigeons with missing toes have fallen foul of loose strands of human hair, according to French scientists.
BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives a brief overview of the current status of bird licences for pest management across the UK.
11 December 2019
BPCA member Bayer made the announcement following a vote from the EU Biocide commission.
Watch back our webinar on inspection and control of tricky bed bugs. This is the second video, following on from our bed bugs basics webinar.
03 December 2019
Watch back our webinar on professional bed bug control. In this first of a 2-part series, Natalie talks biology, lifecycles, public health and prevention.
12 November 2019
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, looks at treatments for pharaoh ants and how options have changed over time.
17 October 2019
Watch back our webinar on professional flea control. Natalie talks all things professional flea management, including biology, client communication and lifestyle.
09 October 2019
Scientists are looking into the spread of rat lungworm to several popular European holiday destinations.
13 September 2019
The environment Secretary has launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
23 August 2019
A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.
Our technical team tackle bee nests, reporting and delusional parasitosis in this issue.
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds.
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic.
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, investigates silverfish and grey silverfish, and the difference in control approaches.
BPCA Board Members debunk some best practice myths that might be putting the operation of your pest management business at risk.
Dr Claire Donald, from the University of Glasgow, gives an overview of how scientists are working to lessen the mosquito threat.
22 August 2019
Jonathan Walker from BPCA member company Eradipest has been experimenting with proactive bee management.
09 August 2019
This webinar is useful for pest technicians looking improving their competency around the control of wasp nests.
22 July 2019
Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by CRRU UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indoor locations.
A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm.
09 July 2019
Beekeepers warned by Gov UK to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet spotted in Hampshire.
02 July 2019
Legendary British comedian, Michael Palin, partners with National Churches Trust to warn of pest threats to historic buildings.
28 June 2019
Warnings of a bumper wasp season have begun, following another mild winter in the UK.
27 June 2019
An update on the current (June 2019) bird general licences issued by Defra and Natural England in England.
13 June 2019
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra.
15 May 2020
In this video, Natalie discusses how to identify sources of ant infestations and methods of control available to pest technicians. This video is intended for those working in the pest managemen
25 March 2020
This video will help pest management businesses understand how the pandemic will affect their work, and offer suggestions for mitigating risks involved in doing pest control work. This webinar
23 March 2020
Last night (23 March 2020), the Government announced further measures to stop the spread of Covid 19. The announcement means that UK Citizens can only leave home for one of the foll
02 July 2020
You would have to be living in a cave for the last four months not to know that we are living in strange times. Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions,
01 July 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BPCA had to cancel the 2020 annual general meeting (AGM) that had been scheduled for 2 April. After seeking legal advice, we can now confirm we’ll be h
After a challenging year for pest management, BPCA is pleased to announce registration for PestEx 2021 is now open. With the London ExCeL confirming that they intend to be running fu
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