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01 September 2025
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Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
11 September 2025
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets.
Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic.
In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry.
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests.
In this PPC120 article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes.
Richard Faulkner, Envu’s National Account and Technical Manager, outlines the Stored Product Insects UK pest professionals are most likely to encounter.
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.
PPC Editor Kat Shaw visited Greg Fee, founder of Total IPM, to discuss pest control in some of the city’s most iconic and sensitive sites.
Stricter laws and rising eco-awareness make feral honey bee jobs especially sensitive. BPCA’s online debate saw four specialists explore the practical, legal and ethical challenges of bee work.
PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud.
PPC magazine editor Kat Shaw took a trip to Crawley in May, to visit Pest Control Officer Maggie Orszak, and her manager Debbie Gomez, at Crawley Borough Council.
Anna Iversen from US-based equipment maker B&G shares expert tips on compressed air sprayer maintenance.
08 September 2025
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
03 September 2025
BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.
28 August 2025
Experts at BPCA are encouraging householders to check their chimneys for nests before the arrival of autumn and cooler weather.
27 August 2025
Press release: Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF, explores the strategies and solutions needed to gain control of a bed bug infestation.
If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2025 and have not yet registered – don’t delay.
In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control.
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads.
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
19 August 2025
Press release: 2025 is a milestone year for BPCA member Shield Pest Control, who proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded.
Press release: Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce they've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King.
18 August 2025
Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
16 September 2025
NRW has updated General Licence 002 (GL002), which permits the control of feral pigeons for the purposes of protecting public health, public safety and preventing the spread of disease.
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