Latest pest control news, features and blog articles from the BPCA news desk, including PPC Magazine and our monthly Bulletins. Stay up to date with pest management here.
24 October 2023
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Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.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.
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