BPCA news archive

27 February 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 114 (PPC114) out now

PPC114 is out now and packed full of great content, including the 2023 BPCA Annual Report and the PestEx showguide!

27 February 2024

Pests in politics: February 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

26 February 2024

Pests in the press: October to December 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.

26 February 2024

Ask the technical team March 2024

CPD, drain surveys, scabies and Asian hornets all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

26 February 2024

Collaborate or die? How pest control and public health agencies can work together

A report on pest-related diseases sparks a call for pest management and public health agencies to work together. In PPC114, BPCA's Jordan McCay breaks down the stats and implications for us.

26 February 2024

Think outside the box: tackling bait box avoidance in rodents

For pest professionals, it’s time to think outside of the bait box when it comes to rodent control. In PPC114, Laurence Barnard from BASF explains how.

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

26 February 2024

Bird General Licences: 2024 update

In PPC114, Mark Wenman reviews changes to UK general licences for bird control and the rules pest controllers should follow when managing birds.

26 February 2024

Echinococcus multilocularis: a tiny parasite causing a big problem

Dr Alex Kent gives PPC readers a more detailed look at Echinococcus multilocularis, why APHA monitors it and how pest controllers can help.

26 February 2024

Mental health and pest control

In PPC114, Paul Westgate tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them. 

26 February 2024

How's your job-ad-fu? Writing job adverts for pest control businesses

In PPC114, BPCA's Kat Shaw has written a little list of ways to jazz up your job adverts and appeal to the best talent the pest control industry has to offer.

26 February 2024

Meet the member: Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis

In PPC114, Sophie Thorogood, training and technical manager at Pelsis, discusses a career in pest control and the technical expertise needed to solve challenging infestations.

26 February 2024

BPCA Annual Report 2023

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023.

26 February 2024

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association.

26 February 2024

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

In PPC114, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2023.

26 February 2024

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2023

Mark Williams gives his report on the Association's finances in 2023.

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.

26 February 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2023 annual report.

26 February 2024

PestEx 2024 showguide out now

Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise!

23 February 2024

BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

BPCA is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards.

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | How to avoid trapping non-target species

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about the importance of knowing your species and things you can do to avoid trapping the wrong species.

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme

In this video, Olivia Masi from Natural England talks about the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS), what it is and how it operates in the UK.

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Driving you batty! Protecting bats while carrying out pest control

In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control.

21 February 2024

VIDEO: FriendWatch Digital Forum | Mink eradication and water vole success with Waterlife Recovery East

In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole and the threat from invasive mink.

20 February 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit heads to Florida in 2024

The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is run by NPMA, CEPA and FAOPMA, and will take place over three days in June.