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.
01 March 2021
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This week the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been officially reported as present and active in the UK, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sighti
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08 April 2020
BPCA has replied to Michael Gove's letter on pest management professionals being key workers. While the Chancellor states pest management employees can continue to go to work, he did not agree to add pest management to the key worker list.
06 April 2020
The UK Government confirmed that pest management professionals can continue to go to work when it's safe to do so.
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.
Natural England has released new general licences for stoat control, as well as continuing to process individual licences for bird control.
31 March 2020
BPCA has added new CPD resources for member companies who want to deliver high-quality, in-house CPD for their employees.
BPCA is urging householders to be vigilant to pest infestation during the Covid-19 crisis.
27 March 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced that the new general licence will, from 1 April, only cover two species – Canada Goose and feral pigeon.
25 March 2020
BPCA member Pelgar says pests will flourish during the Coronavirus outbreak lockdown.
Press release: Urgent action required to ensure pest control management can continue to be administered in the Covid-19 pandemic
BBC Radio host talks to callers about pest management during Covid lockdown.
17 March 2020
Tetramethrin, the active ingredient in some insecticidal products, has been classified as a category 2 carcinogen.
13 March 2020
BPCA is advising all members that they should apply for their individual licences for gull control in good time for breeding season.
12 March 2020
BPCA announced the winner of the #BestPestPic2020 competition at PPC Live.
06 March 2020
The first two years with all stewardship elements in place have seen "stubbornly intractable" rodenticide residues in barn owls, says the 2019 Annual Report from the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.
05 March 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage has released three new general licences for bird control.
04 March 2020
Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use issues appeal for tail samples in fight against rodenticide resistance.
03 March 2020
Our photo competition to find the best picture of public health pest control enters the next stage. Find out who made it!
28 February 2020
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.
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.
Dee Ward-Thompson investigates a type of tick you might not have come across yet but is slowly becoming more prevalent in the UK.
Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.
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.
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.
03 February 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance on disinfecting using fog and mist during the Covid pandemic. All pest management companies carrying out these services should pa
27 November 2020
TECHNICAL | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 In his previous article in PPC100, Dave Archer looked at the history and legal aspects of rabbit management. In part two, he jumps straight into the practi
16 April 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and c
As a pest management technician, understanding when and how to deal with bees can be a challenge. In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at bee behaviour, identification and control options which
14 April 2021
BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar to advise growers, agronomists, and pest controllers on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection. What
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