BPCA news archive

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024.

08 February 2024

Free website SEO audit from Targeted SEO at PestEx 2024

Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March.

08 February 2024

UK-exclusive at PestEx 2024 for Silverfish AS

Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024.

08 February 2024

PestFix to give away £6k BirdAlert System at PestEx 2024

PestFix will be running a laser shooting gallery at PestEx this March, with a chance to win a huge prize: a bird management system worth over £6k.

08 February 2024

New for PestEx 2024: Sentinel suits from Old Castle Farm Hives

Old Castle Farm Hives are bringing their new range of pest control and beekeeping suits to PestEx in London this March.

08 February 2024

Celebrating 20 years of Lodi UK

Visit PestEx 2024 to celebrate Lodi UK's big birthday - 20 years of supporting the pest control industry!

08 February 2024

Ecoman Biotech to showcase cutting-edge pest control tech at PestEx 2024

Visit stand 105 at PestEx to discover Ecoman Biotech's range of digital and green pest management technologies.

08 February 2024

Odour elimination from Earth Care to feature at PestEx 2024

Earth Care bringing odour elimination technology and free educational flash drives to PestEx 2024.

08 February 2024

Birchmeier bring new spraying products to PestEx 2024

Visit PestEx in London this March to see the new AS 1200 air-supported spraying technology from Birchmeier.

08 February 2024

BASF returns to PestEx with space invaders and a CPD portal sneak peek

BASF is set to return to PestEx this March with the promise of arcade fun, prizes up for grabs, and a first look at its new CPD training portal. 

01 February 2024

Cleankill strikes Gold again to start the year off on a high

Surrey-based BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been awarded the Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third time.

31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.

24 January 2024

Beaver Pest Control unleashes team thrills for target achievement

BPCA member Beaver Pest Control treated its team to some unforgettable outings in 2023 as a reward for hard work.

24 January 2024

Veritas Pest Consultancy releases insect ID cards

BPCA member Veritas Pest Consultancy has created identification cards to help people improve their insect ID skills and prepare for exams.

24 January 2024

Pre-register for PestEx for a chance to win a Meta Quest 3

Anyone who registers now for PestEx in March will be entered into a prize draw to win a BRAND NEW Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

23 January 2024

Anglian Pest Control win regional business award

BPCA member Anglian Pest Control was named Trade Small Business of the Year at The Peterborough Small Business Awards.

23 January 2024

NEW Trainee pest technician job template available

BPCA has created a job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.

23 January 2024

Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024

The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.

22 January 2024

PestFix warns of disruption to pest control supplies

PestFix warns customers to plan their pest proofing jobs early due to global supply disruptions from the Red Sea Crisis. 

20 January 2024

NEW PestAware presentation template for BPCA members

A brand new presentation template is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

19 January 2024

Twelve years of monitoring barn owl breeding by CRRU UK

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK writes about the monitoring of barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership.

18 January 2024

LNPS helps out hospice in Essex and families in East Greenwich

BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions finished off 2023 with a flurry of charitable giving.

18 January 2024

UPDATE: 33-year-old woman charged with manslaughter over aluminium phosphide death

Fatiha Sabrin died after her neighbour used three times the recommended amount of aluminium phosphide pellets to treat bed bugs in her flat.

18 January 2024

Pest-related diseases report sparks call for collaboration between pest management and public health

A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.

16 January 2024

Which? Trusted Traders new year discounts for BPCA members

Which? TT, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering BPCA members 50% off fees.