All the latest news stories from around the world of pest control, including all the latest company, people, product, events, training and legislation updates.
07 October 2020
Latest news
Featured
British Pest Control Association is launching a brand new digital event following the tough decision to postpone PestEx 2021. Given the most recent government guidance surrounding e
22 October 2020
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds pest management professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry.
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels.
Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results.
21 October 2020
A Scottish Parliament petitions committee meeting last month agreed that the petition to ban glue boards in Scotland is to be closed.
20 October 2020
BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
19 October 2020
Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown from Friday 23 October, with people told to stay home once more.
16 October 2020
BPCA member and global manufacturer of hygiene and pest control products Pelsis Group have launched a new product to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
14 October 2020
BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.
13 October 2020
Pest technicians on the BPCA Registered CPD scheme can now apply for a new category level.
08 October 2020
BPCA member Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new digital marketing specialist to support the business in providing more digital offerings.
British Pest Control Association is launching a brand new digital event following the tough decision to postpone PestEx 2021.
With much regret, the organising and executive committees of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) have decided to postpone the 10th ICUP Conference.
25 September 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new business support measures that pest management companies may be able to take advantage of after the furlough scheme ends next month.
24 September 2020
BPCA is considering becoming an intermediary for the Government's Kickstart scheme and is looking for member companies to register their interest in being involved.
Advice for pest management professionals based on current government guidance, as well as our position statement on the Covid-19 pandemic.
22 September 2020
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are asked to follow new packaging guidance by rodenticide stewardship scheme.
18 September 2020
In this video Natalie Bungay discusses key strategies for how pest controllers can react when faced with cases of delusional parasitosis.
BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘membership organisation of the year’ at the 2020 Memcom excellence awards.
BPCA is calling out for members to join their new committees. The Outreach & Communication Committee and the Professional Standards Committee will launch later this year.
17 September 2020
BPCA has released a free guidance document for pest professionals considering implementing a test and trace procedure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
10 September 2020
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.
04 September 2020
Rodenticide alert prompts reminder of permitted target species by CRRU, as servicing company found to be using a product to control wood mice.
02 September 2020
BPCA has written to the policy advisor for the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC), in response to a call for evidence on the use of glue traps for pest management.
BPCA member Bayer reveals a new digital pest control system, to help pest management professionals control rodents in businesses.
With HSE and Local Authorities ramping up their inspection activity, it’s more important than ever that your pest management company is Covid-secure. Nothing about the pandemic has
BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘membership organisation of the year’ at the 2020 Memcom excellence awards. BPCA picked up the accolade in the most prestigious
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better. BPCA has the opportunity to positive
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry. "Whenever possible, take
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels. This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector. Information correct at the ti
Opinion| Rodenticide Resistance Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey result
Joining the Affiliate Scheme will give you free online access to essential industry information, the BPCA website, technical and educational documentation, CPD and training tools.
Join for free today
Write for BPCA
Do you have an idea for an article and would like to contribute?
Get in touch
BPCA Forums
FREE to attend
BPCA Forums are organised all over the UK to bring all sections of the pest management industry together.
Register for free
PPC98
Download our latest issue of PPC Magazine.
Read it now
For more information on what cookies are and how you can manage and remove them click here.