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12 May 2021

Meet the member: Shielding the planet

In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Nicholas Illidge from Shield Pest Control, about membership of Planet Mark, the sustainability certification.

12 May 2021

Little and often sustainability

Lorraine Norton, BPCA’s Operations Manager, looks at the steps a small, office-based business can take to reduce its carbon footprint.

12 May 2021

Taking the lead? The future of lead ammunitions for pest management

Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer, from DKA Pest Control, asks: “Is it time to think about surrendering our lead?”

12 May 2021

Staff leaving because of you? Managing pest control teams

‘Most people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their managers.’ BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew shares his insights on management training.

12 May 2021

Opinion: Vive la France? Observations on pest control licensing in France

In PPC103 Robert Moon, director of Applicateur3D, looked at whether British pest controllers should be licensed like those in France.

12 May 2021

BPCA Member Award winners announced at 2021 AGM

The first-ever BPCA Member Awards were held this week at the digital BPCA AGM.

12 May 2021

Defra look to restrict glue traps for pest control in action plan for Animal Welfare

Today (12 May), the Government has published an action plan for animal welfare which includes the promise to support legislation to restrict the use of glue traps.

11 May 2021

PGH Beegone celebrates first franchisee

PGH Beegone Franchising Limited, the pest control and live bee removal franchise, is quick off the starting block after recruiting its first franchisee within six weeks of launching.

06 May 2021

Can rodents transmit Covid-19? A government report

Defra and the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) have presented a paper on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections in rodents occurring from exposure to humans.

05 May 2021

Pelsis announces Bird-B-Gone acquisition

BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired a California-based manufacturer as part of its international growth strategy.

04 May 2021

Sports club grant scheme launched by Pestokill

A new grant scheme for sports teams has been launched by BPCA member Pestokill, to help support exercise and activities post-lockdown.

28 April 2021

Vehicle and office cleaning checklist available now for members

To help businesses prepare for Covid-19 inspections, BPCA has released a downloadable template cleaning schedule.

27 April 2021

Biological control approved in fight against invasive tree pest

Release of a parasitoid wasp to tackle the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp has been approved in England, says Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

23 April 2021

Covid resilience praised in CEPA Annual Report 2020

The CEPA Annual Report 2020 is available to read online, with President Henry Mott praising the pest management industry's ability to thrive during the pandemic.

23 April 2021

VIDEO: Trademarks for pest management companies

In this video, guest speaker Tania Clark, CITMA, explains the value of trade marks for pest businesses of any size.

16 April 2021

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2021

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards.

16 April 2021

VIDEO: Managing bees in pest control environments

In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at bee behaviour, identification and control options which satisfy both the customer and the environment.

14 April 2021

Grain store pest protection webinar - register now!

BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection.

14 April 2021

Static rodenticide residues in barn owl surveillance

Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says CRRU.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Syngenta providing the right support for PCOs

In this video, Daniel Lightfoot talks about Syngenta's business aims and how the right technology can provide additional support for pest control technicians.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Cluster and other small fly control

In this video Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, talks about fly identification, biology and control.

06 April 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 8 - Pest surveying techniques and customer communication

In this video, Matt from Lodi UK gives a presentation on things to consider when carrying out a pest management survey.

01 April 2021

Almost half of feral pigeons carry infectious disease, BPCA warns

Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, BPCA has warned.

31 March 2021

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission recommends the ban of rodent glue boards

In its March 2021 report, the SAWC has made its recommendations on the future of glue boards to ministers.

29 March 2021

BPCA's call for urgent rethink of post-Brexit biocide regulation sees fumigants registration extended

BPCA has written to HSE to ask for them to reconsider their approach to biocidal product reviews after concerns were raised for the future of some key fumigants.

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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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