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14 June 2023

Lodi UK launch networking event with a twist

Press release: The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.

14 June 2023

Shield Pest Control wins contract for high-profile London client

Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control appointed to help protect public health at The London Clinic: a world-class independent private medical hospital and charity.

13 June 2023

Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director

Press release: WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.

12 June 2023

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.

08 June 2023

Case study: ALDI facility in Scotland tackles gulls with bird laser

Press release: ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.

08 June 2023

Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit

BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 111 (PPC111) out now

Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.

06 June 2023

Pests in the press: January to March 2023

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.

06 June 2023

Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards

A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.

06 June 2023

Ants and their control for pest management professionals

In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.

06 June 2023

Tackling summer ant infestations

As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.

05 June 2023

World Pest Day 2023: BPCA urges graduates to protect public health with career in pest control

On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.

05 June 2023

Proof is in the pudding: Fundamentals of pest proofing

John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.

05 June 2023

I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control

BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.

05 June 2023

How to write perfect pest management field biology reports

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives PPC magazine a look at what should be in a field biologist’s report. 

05 June 2023

Blocking strategy: An essential part of rodent control? 

BASF's Laurence Barnard talks to PPC about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.

05 June 2023

Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest

Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest business support

BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: WowNow equipment hire

WowNow's Director of Development, Mike Annett, talks to PPC magazine about partnering with BPCA to provide a new member benefit.

05 June 2023

Meet your BPCA assessor: Kristian Nettleship

Kristian Nettleship, BPCA's Member Support Officer, gives a quick overview of who he is, what he does and how he can help BPCA members.

05 June 2023

New pest control best practice codes: consumer rights and health and safety

BPCA shows off two new code of best practice documents for pest control companies to download.

05 June 2023

Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

In PPC111, Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions talks about what it’s like to work for a pest company owned by a local authority.

05 June 2023

Meet the pest industry's newest master technician

PPC magazine talks to Abate's Carl Hoult, following his successful application for BPCA Registered Master Technician status.

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01 September 2025

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Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained

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.

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27 August 2025

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BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

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. 

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18 August 2025

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HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation

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11 September 2025

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Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets

Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.

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11 September 2025

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Ask the technical team: September 2025

In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets.

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11 September 2025

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INFOGRAPHIC: Mind the gap

Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic.

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