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22 July 2019
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Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indo
10 November 2014
Due to a high demand at PestEx 2015, BPCA has had to create extra stand space to meet the demand for the much-anticipated show taking place in London on the 25 and 26 March 2015.
03 November 2014
During NPMA's PestWorld International Reception, Univar Director Latin America Benjamin Gomez recognised three industry leaders.
17 September 2014
Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed.
Following a complete sell-out in 2013, we have made room for additional stands at PestEx 2015.
14 July 2014
Over the past 12 months BPCA have been supporting Lion TV working for BBC1, in their production ‘How Safe is Your House?'
25 June 2014
Martin Harvey of Harvey Environmental Services looks back at the Association's successes during 2014, and forward to the year ahead.
23 May 2014
BPCA's new PPC Live event was a huge success with delegates and exhibitors alike.
13 May 2014
The Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS) and its counterpart in Scotland (WIIS - Scotland) are involved in wildlife crime investigations as illustrated by the following two case studies.
24 February 2014
The British Pest Control Association has won the prestigious ‘Association of the Year' Award from the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA). T
16 January 2014
Any companies removing waste from sites (even small amounts of spent bait, UV tubes or packaging) must register with the Government.
20 December 2013
Rentokil Initial is to buy the pest control division of Green Compliance. Rentokil is paying a total of £4m in cash for the company.
25 November 2013
From 1 January until 31 December 2013, 43,507 company details have been passed on to the public for both domestic and commercial jobs.
07 November 2013
Technical Manager Richard Moseley said "cases of resistance in rats have been known for decades."
27 September 2013
Are you fairly new to the industry and thinking of setting up your own pest control company? Why not book your place on our 'Starting out in pest control course' this October.
17 September 2013
The news that Jonathan Peck lost his battle with cancer on Sunday 15 September was received by both the staff team and Executive Board with great sadness.
22 March 2013
The HSE consulted industry on our views regarding their proposals for SGARs. The summary of responses is now available here.
11 February 2013
Technical Manager Richard Moseley said "although fox attacks on humans are very rare, this doesn't mean we should dismiss the recent incident of the baby boy being attacked as an isolated incident."
17 January 2013
Reports have confirmed Matthew Wood, a Rentokil employee from Sutton was sadly killed in the helicopter crash in Vauxhall, London, while he made his way to work.
27 September 2019
BPCA Registered has been approved as a recognised system for the employees of members working in Ireland to evidence their skills, qualifications and continued professional development. T
04 June 2019
Today is World Pest Day and to celebrate we’re launching a targeted campaign to local authorities. We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar,
28 May 2019
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11 December 2019
BPCA member Bayer has announced that Ficam W is to be removed from the market, following a vote from the EU Biocide commission. Alan Morris, Bayer head of environmenta
Watch back our webinar on inspection and control of tricky bed bugs. This is the second video, following on from our bed bugs basics webinar. In this video Natalie discusses: Inspection an
10 December 2019
December is always a great time for reflection and looking forward to the new year. BPCA Chief Executive, Ian Andrew, takes a look at where we’ve been, where we’re going and gives us a rou
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