BPCA news archive

05 June 2023

Proof is in the pudding: Fundamentals of pest proofing

John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.

05 June 2023

I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control

BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.

05 June 2023

How to write perfect pest management field biology reports

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives PPC magazine a look at what should be in a field biologist’s report. 

05 June 2023

Blocking strategy: An essential part of rodent control? 

BASF's Laurence Barnard talks to PPC about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.

05 June 2023

Ask the technical team June 2023: Codes of Best Practice special

Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

05 June 2023

Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest

Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest business support

BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.

05 June 2023

Global Pest Management Coalition Celebrates World Pest Day: United in Care – A Standard of Excellence for Professional Pest Management

Press release: As part of its dedication to promoting global excellence in pest management, the Coalition also announces the availability of A Global Framework for Pest Management Standards.

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: WowNow equipment hire

WowNow's Director of Development, Mike Annett, talks to PPC magazine about partnering with BPCA to provide a new member benefit.

05 June 2023

Meet your BPCA assessor: Kristian Nettleship

Kristian Nettleship, BPCA's Member Support Officer, gives a quick overview of who he is, what he does and how he can help BPCA members.

05 June 2023

New pest control best practice codes: consumer rights and health and safety

BPCA shows off two new code of best practice documents for pest control companies to download.

05 June 2023

Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

In PPC111, Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions talks about what it’s like to work for a pest company owned by a local authority.

05 June 2023

Meet the pest industry's newest master technician

PPC magazine talks to Abate's Carl Hoult, following his successful application for BPCA Registered Master Technician status.

05 June 2023

Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control

PPC magazine caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa of Intercleanse Pest Control.

05 June 2023

Opinion: does CPD need to change?

Martin Rose-King talks about the the current state of CPD and what the future might look like.

26 May 2023

BPCA to give evidence at Scottish parliament on rodent glue boards

BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in Scottish parliament.

25 May 2023

World Pest Day 2023: Careers in pest management survey

Help BPCA promote career opportunities in pest control with this short survey!

24 May 2023

MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules

BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).

24 May 2023

BPCA teams up with Direct Line in radio rat interview blitz

British Pest Control Association was asked by insurance giant Direct Line to be the expert pest control voice for their rodent infestation media push.

19 May 2023

Orkin expands into Thames Valley with acquisition of Vermatech

US-based Rollins Inc., best known for its subsidiary pest control brand Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Vermatech Pest Control Ltd.

17 May 2023

SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors

Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control.

27 April 2023

Be wary of gulls as breeding season in full swing, says BPCA

As families across the UK head to the seaside during the school Easter holidays, a national trade body is urging people to be wary of gulls as their egg-laying season gets underway.

26 April 2023

BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2023.

26 April 2023

Warning as Asian hornets spotted in Kent and Dorset

A warning has been issued for the public to remain vigilant after sightings of invasive Asian hornets in Kent and Dorset.

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.