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06 September 2022

TV, literature and games for pest controllers

These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals.

06 September 2022

New BPCA member benefits for Summer 2022 – a wrap up

At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.

06 September 2022

Meet the member: Success and challenges as a franchising business

Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.

05 September 2022

Why pest controllers should join the airsoft community

From bees to BBs: Airsoft Warrington's Adam Shenton gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby.

05 September 2022

What's the future for pest control qualifications?

BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like.

05 September 2022

New member benefit: Discounted mobile phones and telecoms solutions from Radius

BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.

01 September 2022

New professions able to issue fit notes

New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government.

01 September 2022

VIDEO: Mouse control best practice and tips for management

In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.

01 September 2022

Cockroaches: Understanding behaviour and best treatment 

Press release: BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat cockroaches and how to prepare areas before treatment.

25 August 2022

PestWorld, Boston: Early bird registration ends soon

International delegates planning to attend PestWorld this October told not to delay making a booking, as early bird registration discount ends on 14 September 2022.

24 August 2022

Why the vacuum cleaner is your best weapon against fleas

Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

24 August 2022

Industry mourns John Charlton

We are sad to report the passing of former Rentokil technical manager, John Charlton.

23 August 2022

BPCA accredited as real living wage employer

British Pest Control Association has gained accreditation as a real living wage employer following assessment by the Living Wage Foundation.

23 August 2022

New monitoring lure for lined click beetle

Press release: A new lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers to monitor all three types of Agriotes beetles. 

17 August 2022

Research reveals farmers aren’t aware of resistance issues on UK farms

Press Release: Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by pest control solutions company, BASF, has revealed.

17 August 2022

CRRU asks could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?

Press release: Rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits, says CRRU.

16 August 2022

Bayer ES becomes Envu following acquisition

Press release: Bayer’s Environmental Science arm has announced it will be called Envu going forward, following the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition.

12 August 2022

BBKA holds fourth Asian Hornet Week this September

Press release: British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is promoting the new updated Asian Hornet Watch app.

12 August 2022

False widow spiders call outs on the increase, says LNPS

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.

11 August 2022

VIDEO: Writing pest management treatment reports

The first thing pest management professionals tend to learn is how to write a good treatment report, isn’t it?

08 August 2022

1env roadshow hits up Rotherham this autumn

Press release: 1env is continuing their on-the-road events for pest professionals, stopping this time in Rotherham on 15 September.

08 August 2022

Rokill Pest Control brand grows following new acquisitions

Press release: Nurture Landscapes Group has acquired Alpha Pest Control in Stoke-on-Trent and Enserve Corporation Limited in Leeds.

01 August 2022

Richard Moseley joins Syngenta's pest management team

Press release. Richard Moseley has been appointed to the expanding Syngenta Professional Solutions team as Commercial and Technical Manager.

28 July 2022

ICUP: 7 key takeaways from the 2022 conference

Frances McKim gives a rundown of the 7 main talking points from the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) in Barcelona.

27 July 2022

BPCA to hold Qualification Framework consultation events

Do pest control qualifications need to change? We need your help!

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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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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15 July 2025

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BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.

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10 July 2025

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National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.

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09 July 2025

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A global gathering at ICUP in Sweden

Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held in Sweden. Frances McKim reports.

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