BPCA news archive

13 February 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 29 | Insectram: What auditors need from pest control

This video covers how Insectram's web and mobile app-based pest management and reporting system offers unrivalled client reporting, pest trending, and a market-leading client portal.

13 February 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 29 | Environmental risk assessments (CRRU-UK-approved CPD)

In this video, John discusses the intricacies of environmental risk assessments with a focus on rodenticides (anti-vitamin K agents).

13 February 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 29 | The Art of PAW: Understanding the strategies of rodent control

Join us as Alex Wade explores the evolution of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) towards Integrated Risk Management (IRM) in pest control.

13 February 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 29 | The aliens are here! Non-native pest species

Join Dave Archer as he talks about his experience in wildlife management and the challenges posed by invasive species such as grey squirrels, grey parakeets, and feral mink.

13 February 2025

Giveaways at Logistics UK stand at PPC Live 2025

Press release: Logistics UK will be giving away a Garmin Sat Nav to one lucky PPC Live attendee.

13 February 2025

Boris Software to exhibit at PPC Live 2025

Press release: Raffles, 20GB free data and more at the Boris Software stand at Professional Pest Controller Live.

11 February 2025

Missing Google Reviews or Suspended Profiles? A Quick Guide for Pest Management Professionals

If you’re a pest controller noticing that customer reviews have disappeared from your Google Business Profile (or that your profile has been suspended), you’re not alone.

10 February 2025

New pest control job site launched in UK

Press release: The UK pest management industry's new hiring and careers hub has launched.

06 February 2025

UK-based Wasp Pole Pro will be at PPC Live 2025

Press release: At this year’s PPC Live, we are excited to showcase the Wasp Pole Pro, the lightweight telescopic applicator system to treat wasp and hornet nests at height.

06 February 2025

Russell IPM to hold raffle at PPC Live 2025

Press release: Russell IPM, manufacturer of pheromone-based insect control products, will hold a raffle at PPC Live this March.

06 February 2025

TrustMark quality scheme to exhibit at PPC Live 2025

Press release: As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March.

06 February 2025

PestScan's Jan Smits to present AI in pest control seminar at PPC Live 2025

Press release: Jan Smits will present a seminar at PPC Live in Harrogate on the question of AI and its uses in pest control.

06 February 2025

Metex launch new Unikey for manhole covers

Press release: Metex are launching their newly rebranded Unikey at PPC Live 2025.

06 February 2025

Killgerm show off new product range at PPC Live 2025

Press release: BPCA member Killgerm to exhibit impressive new product range at Professional Pest Controller Live in Harrogate this March.

04 February 2025

Wöhler bring advanced pest control inspection tools to PPC Live

Press release: Wöhler video inspection cameras and video endoscopes are excellent tools for spotting pests.

03 February 2025

Defender Bird Spikes debut the Defender Irritator at PPC Live 2025

Press release: The Defender Bird Spikes team is heading to PPC Live with an impressive lineup of over 20 high-quality bird spikes, each expertly designed to tackle bird problems in any situation.

02 February 2025

Step up to the No Pest Fest on the PestFix stand at PPC Live 2025

Press release: PestFix is back at PPC Live and ready to impress with an arcade of pest-proofing fun!

02 February 2025

BJ Sherriff to launch Hornetsafe Technician Suit with special discount at PPC Live 2025

Press release: BJ Sherriff are proud to launch the groundbreaking Hornetsafe Technician Suit at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.

29 January 2025

Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. 

29 January 2025

REHIS celebrates 150 years of protecting Scotland

Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland is celebrating its 150-year anniversary with a series of events and projects.

29 January 2025

Safeguard Pest Control appoints new MD

Press release: BPCA member Safeguard Pest Control has appointed Andrew Simpson as its new managing director.

21 January 2025

CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

20 January 2025

Stress, anxiety and depression among leading causes of workplace illness

HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related.

14 January 2025

BASF announces relaunch of Fendona 6 SC

Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter.

13 January 2025

Cliverton Insurance launch new accident and illness policy

To help protect you and your business, Cliverton Insurance Brokers have launched a new Personal Accident and Illness insurance policy, Cliverton Protect.