BPCA news archive

24 March 2023

PestFix scoop two awards in the Home and Garden Awards 2023

Press release: PestFix are proud to announce that they are the winners in two categories at the BUILD magazine Home and Garden Awards 2023.

22 March 2023

BASF announces phaseout of its difenacoum range

Press release: BASF has announced the withdrawal of its difenacoum rodenticide range including Neosorexa Gold, Neosorexa Gold Ratpacks, Neosorexa Bait Blocks, and Sorexa D products later this year.

15 March 2023

Shield Pest Control donate to help Bromley food bank

Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control and the Royal Warrant Holders Association charity fund have donated £4000 to Bromley Borough Foodbank.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Misapplication of IPM and German cockroach infestations in the US

In this video Dr. Dini Miller discusses how the misapplication of integrated pest management (IPM) has impacted German cockroach infestations in the US.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Time flies when you're catching flies

In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Edialux talks about why insect identification is important and gives an overview of fly monitoring. 

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | Bed bug chemical ecology: a tool in the battle against bed bugs

In this video, Dr Jette Knudsen from Nattaro Labs gives an overview of chemical ecology and how it can help pest controllers tackle bed bugs.

13 March 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 17 | The difference between permanent and long-term baiting

In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks the ins and outs of pest control baiting strategies.

08 March 2023

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business. 

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.

02 March 2023

Date and location announced for ICUP 2025 conference 

Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.

01 March 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 110 (PPC110) out now

Professional Pest Controller magazine issue 110 is out now and available to read online for free.

28 February 2023

New Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus launching at PPC Live

Press release: Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March. 

28 February 2023

PestFix gear up for PPC Live in Harrogate

Press release: PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than four weeks' time, to highlight the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from them.

28 February 2023

PestWest to showcase latest innovations in flying insect control at PPC Live

Press release: PestWest will be in Yorkshire this March and the team is looking forward to seeing customers face-to-face.

28 February 2023

Barrettine to launch new insecticide at PPC Live

Press release: Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths.

28 February 2023

Flock Off exhibiting for first time in the UK at PPC Live

Press release: The leading provider of technology-based bird control will showcase the Flock Off System, an electromagnetic bird repellent aimed at being the future of bird control. 

27 February 2023

Andermatt UK exhibiting for first time ever at PPC Live

Press release: Bed bug treatment InsectoSec Tape will be centre stage on the Andermatt stand at PPC Live.

27 February 2023

Giveaways for Syngenta Pest App users at PPC Live

Press release: Find out how to pick up a FREE pack of OutCast Ant when visiting the Syngenta stand at PPC Live this March.

27 February 2023

Vergo Pest Management talking careers at PPC Live 2023

Press release: Are you looking for the next step in your career? Meet the friendly Vergo team, who will welcome you at stand 36.

24 February 2023

Edialux to bring new insect control products to PPC Live

Press release: Edialux Professional are delighted to be showing two recent additions to the Infiniti family at the pest control exhibition this March.

24 February 2023

Killgerm 'looking forward to returning to PPC Live'

BPCA member Killgerm will be heading back to Harrogate to showcase their latest products to pest professionals.

24 February 2023

WowNow Hire ready to lift you to new heights at PPC Live

Press release: BPCA member WowNow Hire has been supporting pest control businesses across the UK for over 20 years and will be ready to welcome you to their stand.

24 February 2023

Julie brings supportive bookkeeping to PPC Live

Press release: Julie Holland will be bringing over 40 years of finance experience to the pest control industry when she exhibits with Blu Bookkeeping at PPC Live.

23 February 2023

Why rodenticide resistance poses a problem for food processors

Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.

22 February 2023

Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK

In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.