BPCA news archive

22 February 2022

Edialux Professional boosts portfolio of pest control products

Press release: Edialux Professional has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis Dyna-Fog. 

22 February 2022

InsectoSec Tape for bed bugs debuting at PestEx

Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.

18 February 2022

PestExtra wins Event of the Year award

BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.  

18 February 2022

Pest control and live bee removal business opens in South Birmingham 

Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.

17 February 2022

Fly catch analysis and rodent activity templates now available in member library

With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.

17 February 2022

Citizen science project needs pest controllers

Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in parts of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to CRRU.

16 February 2022

Syngenta appoints Sean Loakes as Technical Manager

Press release: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.

11 February 2022

Preston Park clock tower cleaned up by pest controllers

Press release: BPCA member company Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park.

09 February 2022

Pestfix to showcase growing product range at PestEx

Press release: PestFix intends to promote it's new and growing range of branded products at the pest management show in London this March.

09 February 2022

LNPS celebrates fifth birthday

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) marked five years since being launched with a team get-together in East London.

09 February 2022

Rat Trap UK holding customer competition at PestEx

Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Rat Trap UK will be exhibiting at the pest management show in London this March.

09 February 2022

Hockley eagerly awaits return of PestEx

Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March. 

07 February 2022

Lodi UK gears up for PestEx

Press release: Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar.

07 February 2022

UKAS ISO accreditation for Contego Response

Press release: BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards.

07 February 2022

National Sickie Day: managing staff absence

It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.

04 February 2022

VIDEO: Pest management legislation refresher

In this video, BPCA's John Horsley will explore how legislation is structured and key pieces of legislation for pest control.

02 February 2022

Scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone to fool voracious ash beetle 

Press release: Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry.

01 February 2022

Jones and Son to showcase new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes at PestEx

Press release: Devon-based Jones and Son launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will feature the product on their stand at PestEx this March.

01 February 2022

Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin

Press release: Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas. 

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Bed bug basics | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control.

01 February 2022

VIDEO: SPIs - A needle in a haystack | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.

01 February 2022

VIDEO: The IPM farm | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested?

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Driving for better business | Digital Forum 11.5

In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business.

28 January 2022

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide

Press release: BPCA member BASF Pest Control Solutions is set to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry. 

27 January 2022

Stay updated on changes to the Highway Code

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January.