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.
10 June 2022
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As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.
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04 August 2020
Priceless exhibits risk being damaged by invasive insects, due to an absence of visitors during lockdown, the British Museum has warned.
03 August 2020
Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPCA member company Pest Solutions, shares his ideas for reengaging with clients now many of our clients are opening up their doors.
24 July 2020
Chairman Dr Alan Buckle calls for tail samples of freshly killed rats and mice from pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers who think they may have resistance problems.
09 July 2020
BPCA has had reports of auditors incorrectly asking pest professionals for Pa1 Pa6 pesticide training certificates.
26 June 2020
Not everything that buzzes is a pest! Everything that buzzes around your garden is potentially a pollinator. These fascinating insects are incredibly useful; not just in the garden, but also in agriculture, with many crops dependent on pollination.
24 June 2020
BPCA has announced two new taught online classroom courses. Led by industry experts, the new courses are delivered via live presentations over Zoom.
19 June 2020
Understanding the biology and behaviours of wasps, hornets and bees can help to identify the most effective method of control
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.
26 May 2020
New BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member, Spotta, explains why bed bugs have staying power and what hotels can do to plan for reopening.
20 May 2020
BPCA is delivering more specialist pest control training via its new virtual classroom. Principles of Pest Identification will premiere live on the 18 June 2020 between 10am and 4pm.
15 May 2020
In this article we talk about how pests are notorious for their ability to reproduce at vast rates, showing why even closed businesses need pest control.
In this video, Natalie discusses how to identify sources of ant infestations and methods of control available to pest technicians.
01 May 2020
A brand new edition of Top Trumps is honouring Covid 19 key workers. Pest controllers will feature alongside doctors, nurses, sea merchants, journalists and partners of key workers in the new deck.
30 April 2020
In this article Clive Boase, Principal Consultant at The Pest Management Consultancy explains the importance of correct insect identification and how you can make a start on learning the basics.
BPCA member, Killgerm, has produced a handy guide for pest management companies looking to help out with the effects of flooding problems.
Taking a detour from our usual Pestwatch, Dee Ward-Thompson separates friend from foe with this article about the protected water vole.
28 April 2020
BPCA member Bayer are looking for pest management professionals to complete their survey on wasp control.
22 April 2020
Natural England has issued an update around the issuing of individual licences for the control of herring and lesser black-backed gulls.
15 April 2020
BPCA has released a letter template for pest management companies to help explain the importance of continuing ongoing site protection during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
06 June 2022
Daera/Northern Ireland Environment Agency is currently considering the wild bird general licences for 2022/2023 and beyond.
23 May 2022
Twenty cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the UK. News publications have pointed at rats as a vector for the disease.
05 July 2022
In this video Chris Woodard discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences.
01 July 2022
Press release: With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront in Chichester, West Sussex.
In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help.
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