BPCA news archive

23 January 2023

Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.

16 January 2023

New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members. 

09 January 2023

Patented pest management products now available direct from IPS

Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.

06 January 2023

Best Pest Pic competition returns for PPC Live 2023

BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.

23 December 2022

Pest Solutions rolls out successful business rebrand

Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business. 

21 December 2022

Guest blog: Don't let pests spoil your Christmas!

Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.

13 December 2022

Welsh general licences for bird control unchanged for 2023

NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review.

12 December 2022

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators Plc win compliance award

BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

12 December 2022

Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU

New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.

09 December 2022

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Zoonoses: Rats, fleas and spreading disease

In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests

In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Not just a lamp in a box - why LED insect light traps are the future

In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.

02 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | The wonderful world of rats

In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!

01 December 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 16 | Role of the regulators: what does pest control product assessment involve?

In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.

24 November 2022

LNPS sponsors East London youth motorcycle display team

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps. 

24 November 2022

Dr Sam Jones to share pest monitoring expertise at BPCA webinar

Press release: International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum.

22 November 2022

BPCA gives evidence to Welsh Select Committee on glue boards

BPCA represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month.

22 November 2022

Industry visits Japan for Pest Summit 2022

The international pest management community once again gathered for Pest Summit 2022 in Japan. Frances McKim reports on the event.

18 November 2022

New treatment report templates for BPCA members

Two treatment report templates have been made available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

17 November 2022

Autumn 2022 budget statement: what does it mean for pest controllers?

The UK is now officially in recession as Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Autumn budget in Parliament today (17 Nov 22).