BPCA news archive

12 April 2024

Kristian Dales appointed Orkin UK Group managing director

Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist.

10 April 2024

BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health

PRESS RELEASE: BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.

05 April 2024

OCS acquires Abate Pest Management Services to expand UK pest control business

OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk.

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

The BPCA has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance. 

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.

27 March 2024

Improved Nattaro Scout bed bug attractant now available

Bed bug management experts Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant.

27 March 2024

BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry.

26 March 2024

Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist. 

22 March 2024

Advion efficacy proven to stop cockroach activity

Press release: Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses.

21 March 2024

PestWorld 2024 - save the dates

All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024 in Colorado, USA.

21 March 2024

New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme

BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost.

21 March 2024

Pelsis launches new remote monitoring solution

BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control.

20 March 2024

Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland  

An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, so pest professionals can still use glue traps in Scotland.  

19 March 2024

RSPH publishes new report on the Public Health workforce

The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations to unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce. 

18 March 2024

A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

PestEx 2024 was a success! We're thankful to have such an amazing community with 1,609 attendees and over 100 exhibitors.

12 March 2024

Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?

Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders.

04 March 2024

Pelsis Group introduces new corporate brand

Pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company's journey.

04 March 2024

New research into experiences around pest management

Dr Hannah Fair, University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests

04 March 2024

Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson begins a three-year term on 1 May following the retirement of Dr Alan Buckle.

02 March 2024

Nurture Group acquires Midland Pest Control

The award-winning green services group has now completed its 45th successful acquisition.

01 March 2024

Dell's 40th anniversary - huge deals to thank loyal customers

Make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers.

01 March 2024

Free copies of the Highway Code up for grabs at PestEx

Logistics UK is giving away free copies of the Highway Code at PestEx on stand 63.

29 February 2024

BPCA election results 2024 – three new Board members  

Three new member representatives have been appointed to the BPCA Executive Board following a vote by BPCA member companies.  

28 February 2024

DEBUXX to showcase tailored software at PestEx 2024

DEBUXX is the web based all-in-one software solution for the pest control industry and will feature in the exhibition at PestEx in London.

27 February 2024

Easy checks to weed out fake pest controllers

Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body.