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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
15 November 2021
British Pest Control Association is advising rural businesses to put in place a few simple measures before colder weather drives rats and mice to seek shelter indoors.
11 November 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free.
09 November 2021
Our new regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report.
A new regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
In PPC105 Daniel Schröer, Futura, looks into his crystal ball and share his thoughts on ‘digital pest control’ - will we soon all need to be IT engineers to catch a rat?
An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.
PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.
In PPC105 Paul Blackhurst, Rentokil Pest Control, shares his views on how technology can enhance our management programmes.
We asked PPC readers to share their insights on how technology impacts their pest management processes. Here are our key findings.
Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights.
Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.
In PPC105 Gerwyn Jones, Asia Pacific Manager for PelGar International outlines some of the reasons for mouse plagues and potential outcomes.
PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.
Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, gives PPC magazine a rundown of his best tips for keeping your pest management equipment up to snuff.
Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo.
In PPC105, BPCA's Natalie Bungay shares her insights into how you can approach your local authority for help with community-related pest problems.
With a business that’s gone from strength to strength, Peter Higgs talks to PPC magazine about PGH Pest Prevention, Beegone and his new franchising scheme.
In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.
08 November 2021
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
05 November 2021
In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.
04 November 2021
BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
02 November 2021
BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
Press release: Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
02 July 2025
Press release: Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part an immersive, full-day training event.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
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