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20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.

14 April 2023

CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides

Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.

11 April 2023

Asian hornet sighting in Northumberland

National Bee Unit has reported a credible sighting of an invasive Asian hornet in a vegetable delivery in the north of England.

31 March 2023

Pest photograph competition winner announced at PPC Live 2023

BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2023 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate.

30 March 2023

BASF talk preventing and treating ant infestations this summer 

As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.

30 March 2023

Four statutory pay increases in the UK in 2023

If you own a pest control business and have a staff team, there are four statutory pay increases in the UK that you need to know about this year.

30 March 2023

Pest control sector praise for Laser Industrie sprayer range

Press release: PPC Live first-timers Laser Industrie enjoyed warm feedback from pest controllers, who praised the professional quality of the sprayer range.

29 March 2023

Rokill acquires Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd

Press release: BPCA member Rokill Pest Control, part of the Nurture Landscapes Group, completes the acquisition of Durham-based Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd.

29 March 2023

BPCA Registered launches app for iPhone and Android

BPCA has released an app for its continuing professional development scheme, BPCA Registered.

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

24 March 2023

PestFix scoop two awards in the Home and Garden Awards 2023

Press release: PestFix are proud to announce that they are the winners in two categories at the BUILD magazine Home and Garden Awards 2023.

22 March 2023

BASF announces phaseout of its difenacoum range

Press release: BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa Gold, Neosorexa Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa Bait Blocks, and Sorexa D products later this year.

15 March 2023

Shield Pest Control donate to help Bromley food bank

Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control and the Royal Warrant Holders Association charity fund have donated £4000 to Bromley Borough Foodbank.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Misapplication of IPM and German cockroach infestations in the US

In this video Dr. Dini Miller discusses how the misapplication of integrated pest management (IPM) has impacted German cockroach infestations in the US.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Time flies when you're catching flies

In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Edialux talks about why insect identification is important and gives an overview of fly monitoring. 

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Bed bug chemical ecology: a tool in the battle against bed bugs

In this video, Dr Jette Knudsen from Nattaro Labs gives an overview of chemical ecology and how it can help pest controllers tackle bed bugs.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | The difference between permanent and long-term baiting

In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks the ins and outs of pest control baiting strategies.

08 March 2023

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business. 

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.

02 March 2023

Date and location announced for ICUP 2025 conference 

Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.

01 March 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 110 (PPC110) out now

Professional Pest Controller magazine issue 110 is out now and available to read online for free.

28 February 2023

New Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus launching at PPC Live

Press release: Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March. 

28 February 2023

PestFix gear up for PPC Live in Harrogate

Press release: PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than four weeks' time, to highlight the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from them.

28 February 2023

PestWest to showcase latest innovations in flying insect control at PPC Live

Press release: PestWest will be in Yorkshire this March and the team is looking forward to seeing customers face-to-face.

28 February 2023

Barrettine to launch new insecticide at PPC Live

Press release: Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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29 January 2025

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Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

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. 

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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15 April 2025

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Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

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).

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09 April 2025

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Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.

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08 April 2025

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New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.

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