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BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
27 November 2023
In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.
Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry.
Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible.
BPCA’s Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, gives PPC readers a run down of her top tips for social media use in your business.
In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.
In PPC113 Ian Adamson, General Manager at Precision Consulting, shares insights on science, career paths, and raising awareness of invisible disabilities in the industry.
Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive PPC113 interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler.
BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?"
Interview on unstructured pest control CPD with BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes, discussing reflective learning.
21 November 2023
BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland.
15 November 2023
A new chairperson is being recruited by CRRU to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle.
14 November 2023
BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Pest control product manufacturer Barrettine to streamline range of products, focusing on manufacture and supply.
09 November 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.
02 November 2023
Press release: BASF Pest Control discuss the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species during pest control and top tips for responsible rodenticide usage.
25 October 2023
Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.
24 October 2023
The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project.
Press release: PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range.
Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas.
The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.
The professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered in Honolulu for PestWorld 2023.
23 October 2023
A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.
21 October 2023
In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them.
In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control.
In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing.
In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them.
20 October 2023
BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.
17 October 2023
UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).
13 October 2023
Press release: TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device that allows pest control professionals to identify infestations with over 90% accuracy.
BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
09 October 2023
BPCA member Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for their latest hair-raising Adventure Network event.
05 October 2023
BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our Future of pest management research project.
04 October 2023
Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
03 October 2023
New polling from RSPH shows the majority of public support greater investment in public health workforce.
01 October 2023
Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family.
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.
28 September 2023
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.
27 September 2023
Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year.
21 September 2023
With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control.
20 September 2023
An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.
15 September 2023
UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.
12 September 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.
11 September 2023
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.
Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu.
In this PPC112 opinion piece, Daniel Schroeer looks at the shift toward sustainability, digital benefits and a bright future for pest control.
After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.
In PPC112 Stephen L. Doggett, NSW Health Pathology, shares AI predictions for the pest management industry.
Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.
11 June 2025
BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
30 July 2025
BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.
29 July 2025
BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.
28 July 2025
You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.
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