BPCA news archive

27 November 2023

Ask the technical team November 2023

The BPCA technical are back in PPC113 and this time we're talking about glue boards, bed bugs from France and much more!

27 November 2023

Opinion: Game on! Throwing down the resistance gauntlet

In PPC113 Alex Wade, from Wade Environmental, asks pest professionals: "Is resistance our biggest challenge in 2024?"

27 November 2023

Don't open that trap door! Pests and non-pest species that could be lurking in your loft this winter

In this PPC113 seasonal special, Paul Westgate, from Veritas Pest Consultancy, takes a look at what or who could be lurking in our lofts during the winter.

27 November 2023

FriendWatch: Hedgehogs

Julia Pittman of Beaver Pest Control loves British wildlife, especially hedgehogs. Discover the challenges they face and how you can help.

27 November 2023

Grey's anatomy: The modern grey squirrel dilemma

In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.

27 November 2023

Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales

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.

27 November 2023

Optimise your pest control website for Google

Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible.

27 November 2023

Social notions: tips for using social media for your pest control business

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.

27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: Ian Adamson, Precision Consulting

In PPC113 Ian Adamson, General Manager at Precision Consulting, shares insights on science, career paths, and raising awareness of invisible disabilities in the industry.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: 3Way Pest Control

Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive PPC113 interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler.

27 November 2023

The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people

BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?"

27 November 2023

Reflective learning: harvesting CPD points on the go!

Interview on unstructured pest control CPD with BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes, discussing reflective learning.

21 November 2023

Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee

BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland.

15 November 2023

Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use seeks new chairperson

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

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators recognised at Entrepreneur Awards

BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

14 November 2023

Change of direction for Barrettine Environmental Health

Pest control product manufacturer Barrettine to streamline range of products, focusing on manufacture and supply.

09 November 2023

New flying insect monitoring system launched by Pelsis

Press release: Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.

02 November 2023

BASF on reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species 

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

Flock Off bird control innovations to feature at PestEx 2024

Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.

24 October 2023

Lottery boost to the grey squirrel fertility control programme

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.

24 October 2023

PestFix bring IK sprayers to the pest management industry

Press release: PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range.

24 October 2023

Top honour for pest control insurer Cliverton

Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.

24 October 2023

APHA appeals to pest controllers for fox research support

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. 

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.