Latest News from BPCA

15 February 2023

Laser Industrie to showcase spraying products at PPC Live

Press release: Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.

07 February 2023

New member benefit: Life, vehicle and more insurance products from Stubben Edge (Risk)

BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector.

06 February 2023

PestWorld 2023 to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii

NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.

03 February 2023

UPDATED | Ficam D to be withdrawn from the market in 2024

BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".

03 February 2023

IPS appoints Wirral man to key operational role

Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.

30 January 2023

BASF launches new monitoring paste

Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.

25 January 2023

Alex Ashmore appointed as CEO of Pelsis Group

Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023. 

25 January 2023

Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA

The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.

24 January 2023

New dedicated proofing service is paying dividends, says LNPS

A specialist proofing team at London Network for Pest Solutions is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice.

23 January 2023

Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.

16 January 2023

New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members. 

09 January 2023

Patented pest management products now available direct from IPS

Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.

06 January 2023

Best Pest Pic competition returns for PPC Live 2023

BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.

23 December 2022

Pest Solutions rolls out successful business rebrand

Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business. 

21 December 2022

Guest blog: Don't let pests spoil your Christmas!

Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.

13 December 2022

Welsh general licences for bird control unchanged for 2023

NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review.

12 December 2022

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators Plc win compliance award

BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

12 December 2022

Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU

New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.

09 December 2022

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease

In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests

In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Not just a lamp in a box - why LED insect light traps are the future

In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | The wonderful world of rats

In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!

01 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Role of the regulators: what does pest control product assessment involve?

In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.

24 November 2022

LNPS sponsors East London youth motorcycle display team

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps. 

24 November 2022

Dr Sam Jones to share pest monitoring expertise at BPCA webinar

Press release: International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum.

22 November 2022

BPCA gives evidence to Welsh Select Committee on glue boards

BPCA represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month.

22 November 2022

Industry visits Japan for Pest Summit 2022

The international pest management community once again gathered for Pest Summit 2022 in Japan. Frances McKim reports on the event.

18 November 2022

New treatment report templates for BPCA members

Two treatment report templates have been made available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

17 November 2022

Autumn 2022 budget statement: what does it mean for pest controllers?

The UK is now officially in recession as Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Autumn budget in Parliament today (17 Nov 22).

17 November 2022

New member benefit: Discounted training and free support from Veritas Pest Consultancy

Veritas Pest Consultancy is offering discounted in-person training exclusively for members.

15 November 2022

Marked increase in illegal rodenticide use threatens future availability, says CRRU

A sudden increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents involving the rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS).

14 November 2022

New member benefit: Discounted hire equipment from WowNow Hire

BPCA has partnered with WowNow Hire to give members discounts on tailor-made hire solutions for pest businesses.

11 November 2022

Orkin to attend Falconry Festival races

Press release: Birds of prey used at Orkin’s UK operations have been invited to compete at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival held in Saudi Arabia in December this year.

11 November 2022

PPC Live 2023 sneak peek - seminars, demonstrations, practical sessions and more!

Registration is open now for 2023!

07 November 2022

VIDEO: Professional pest proofing strategies

In this video John explores why we need to carry out proofing, managing proofing strategies and building designs that could exacerbate an infestation.

04 November 2022

Scottish glue board ban will affect most vulnerable, says BPCA

Proposals in Scotland relating to a ban on the use of glue traps and increased regulation of other wildlife traps have been published.

04 November 2022

Avian flu: Warning for falconers as housing order introduced

From Monday 7 November it will be a legal requirement for all those keeping birds to house their flocks.

03 November 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 109 (PPC109) out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 109 is out now and available to read online for free.

01 November 2022

Pests in the press: July to September 2022

Press activity ramped up with appearances on television and radio for BPCA.

01 November 2022

Pest in politics: Autumn 2022

Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

01 November 2022

The wonder of rats - the incredible and sometimes disgusting things they do

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do. 

01 November 2022

Rodent baiting for pest controllers and environmental impact

Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.

01 November 2022

PestWatch: Ship rats in Britain

Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.

01 November 2022

Dealing with dead rodent odours

PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.

31 October 2022

CRRU update for 2022 – how is rodenticide stewardship going?

Dr Alan Buckle gives an overview to PPC on where the stewardship scheme is at and where it’s going.

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26 August 2026

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SOFHT announced as first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.

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30 July 2026

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BPCA seeks industry experience on working dogs

As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.

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30 June 2026

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GET INVOLVED: Innovative block treatment - could you be part of the treatment phase?

Veritas Pest Consultancy are conducting a new and innovative project that is tackling a long-seated cockroach and bed bug infestation in a 22-story block of flats in Wolverhampton.

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15 September 2026

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National Pest Awards 2026 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.

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14 September 2026

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Rentokil crowned Pest Business of the Year at National Pest Awards 2026

Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry. 

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14 September 2026

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PestWorld 2026 – a global event for global delegates

A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.

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