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06 December 2018
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With the number of enquiries for BPMA tickets, BPCA has decided to move the awards ceremony from the Giant Robot on Canary Wharf, to PestEx – the pest management show. PestEx is the largest
07 December 2018
Ian Andrew, BPCA's CEO shares his high, and not so high points of 2018.
H&S can strike fear into the most competent of business owner, phrases such as ‘Risk assessment’, policies, and health surveillance can shrink our confidence into a small puddle of stagnant uncertainty.
With the number of enquiries for BPMA tickets, BPCA has decided to move the awards ceremony from the Giant Robot on Canary Wharf, to PestEx – the pest management show.
05 December 2018
To celebrate PestEx selling out of exhibition stands with over four months to go, BPCA is offering all preregistered guests the chance to win £100 cash.
26 November 2018
We take pest control seriously at the British Pest Control Association. If you know a little, you’ll make a little impact. We've put together a video so you can better understand how BPCA delivers training and qualifications to the pest management se
15 November 2018
BPCA, Crop Protection Association, and eBay have worked together to help stop unauthorised pesticides sales happening online.
BPCA member Rentokil Initial’s PestConnect system has won the Innovation of the Year Award at CBRE’s Annual Supply Chain Innovation Competition ‘The Great Idea’.
Tom Holmes, current BPCA President will stand down from his role as he leaves the industry.
The Association has this month reached the significant milestone of 500 full servicing company members.
12 November 2018
As the importance of educating children in scientific subjects and encouraging practical learning rises up the agenda, Bayer is working to help pupils learn about some of the basic scientific principles that underpin many pest control practices.
30 October 2018
With BPCA’s new Individual Recognition scheme just around the corner, we thought we’d catch up with Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, and see what her department has been up to this year.
29 October 2018
There’s good reason to be concerned about a pest infestation when it strikes. Pests can all be dangerous, complicated and distressing. We made this pest awareness video to help people understand the risks.
23 October 2018
BPCA have reached an agreement with pest control recruitment company Springboard Recruit to offer members preferential rates.
17 October 2018
Only a single case of illegal bird of prey poisoning was recorded in Scotland throughout 2017 – the lowest number since records began.
Nominations are coming in thick and fast for the second ever British Pest Management Awards. We wanted to make sure that anyone thinking about entering an award had the guidance they need to confidently enter themselves or a colleague.
Pest management is more than just picking a pesticide. Too often we see botched amateur pest control that's left someone with a worse infestation than when they started. Watch our video to find out what you should do to protect your home or work.
The HSE has released a series of technical documents to help people prepare if the UK leaves the European Union in a no-deal scenario.
15 October 2018
BPCA Member company, Cleankill Pest Control was named Croydon’s ‘Best Employer’ at the 2018 Croydon Business Excellence Awards.
11 October 2018
BPCA member company Bayer Pest Solutions is launching an improved version of their Pest Partner app. The rejuvenated tool will incorporate the features from the current app while bringing new innovations to assist pest controllers.
09 October 2018
Meet the team blog. With membership renewals and a new membership benefit just around the corner, we catch up with Membership Officer, Rachel as she prepares for her busiest time of the year.
BPCA member PelGar International is delighted to welcome Dr David Hall to its technical team.
Registration for PestEx – the pest management show, is now open and can be completed through its own brand-new website.
04 October 2018
Following the deeply tragic incident where two pest controllers died at Banham Poultry in Norfolk, we are following developments closely.
03 October 2018
The Lantra Level 2 Award in Pest Management is now an accepted qualification for membership of BPCA after the Executive Board voted in favour of incorporating it into criteria.
18 September 2018
Patrick Poore of BPCA Member Rokill achieved the highest marks in the RSPH Level 2 Award for Pest Management Examination across the last 12 months.
We take pest control seriously at the British Pest Control Association. If you know a little, you’ll make a little impact. But if you know a lot then, well, your impact is potentially huge.
The HSE has released a series of technical documents to help people prepare if the UK leaves the European Union in a no-deal scenario. The seven published documents are: Classific
17 September 2018
Events | Online The food industry wants pest controllers to get to know their businesses better, according to new research. 70% of respondents would like more time spent
Ian Andrew, BPCA's CEO shares his high, and not so high points of 2018. As we rush headlong towards the end of 2018, it is always good to take time to pause at this time of year and reflect on wh
Health and safety can strike fear into the most competent of pest control business owners. Risk assessments, policies, and health surveillance can shrink our confidence into a puddle of uncertainty.
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