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27 November 2023
Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive PPC113 interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler.
BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?"
Interview on unstructured pest control CPD with BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes, discussing reflective learning.
21 November 2023
BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland.
15 November 2023
A new chairperson is being recruited by CRRU to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle.
14 November 2023
BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Pest control product manufacturer Barrettine to streamline range of products, focusing on manufacture and supply.
09 November 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.
02 November 2023
Press release: BASF Pest Control discuss the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species during pest control and top tips for responsible rodenticide usage.
25 October 2023
Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.
24 October 2023
The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project.
Press release: PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range.
Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas.
The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.
The professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered in Honolulu for PestWorld 2023.
23 October 2023
A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.
21 October 2023
In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them.
In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control.
In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing.
In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them.
20 October 2023
BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.
17 October 2023
UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).
13 October 2023
Press release: TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device that allows pest control professionals to identify infestations with over 90% accuracy.
BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
15 April 2025
Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
09 April 2025
Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.
08 April 2025
PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.
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