BPCA news archive

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 111 (PPC111) out now

Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.

06 June 2023

Pests in the press: January to March 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.

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.

06 June 2023

Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards

A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.

06 June 2023

Ants and their control for pest management professionals

In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.

06 June 2023

Tackling summer ant infestations

As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.

05 June 2023

World Pest Day 2023: BPCA urges graduates to protect public health with career in pest control

On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.

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!