BPCA news archive

10 October 2024

Abstract deadline extended for ICUP conference

The Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has extended the deadline date to 30 October 2024 for submission of abstracts.

10 October 2024

Tom Holmes launches contracting and consulting services

A new pest control contracting and consulting service, Tom Holmes Consulting, has been launched by industry expert.

07 October 2024

PestFix refreshes BPC8 discount zone with focus on winter-proofing essentials

PestFix is thrilled to notify BPCA members of the latest refresh to the BPC8 Discount Zone.

07 October 2024

Killgerm announces strategic investment for PestWest Electronics

Press release: PestWest Electronics completes move into a modern operational base at Symphony House in Wakefield.

01 October 2024

Eggs-traordinary science: call for participants in Herring Gull study

Jon Blount is looking for help with a research project. Here he explains what it is and how pest controllers can get involved.

30 September 2024

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes from 1 April 2025

HM Treasury plan to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vehicles, including cars, vans and motorcycles, from April 2025.

30 September 2024

Logistics UK updates pest controllers on 2030 phase out deadline for new petrol and diesel vehicles

Logistics UK has received some information about the phase-out dates for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030.

30 September 2024

BPCA win highly commended in awards for member support

BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘member support’ at the 2024 Memcom excellence awards.

25 September 2024

Orkin UK expands legionella division with acquisition of DCS

Guardian Legionella Services has bought Descale and Chlorination Services Ltd (DCS) in a move that strengthens the legionella division of Orkin UK.

24 September 2024

New member benefit: Exclusive vehicle leasing offers and support

BPCA members can now get enhanced van and car leasing offers from EasyLeasing.

23 September 2024

NEW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion toolkit for BPCA members

BPCA has released EDI guidance for pest management companies.

20 September 2024

PestWorld 2024 events for international delegates

A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2024.

20 September 2024

Full Memcom membership for BPCA

British Pest Control Association is pleased to officially be a full member of the Memcom community.

19 September 2024

Stop the presses! BPCA in the media

Find out how BPCA engages with the press to reach the public on behalf of the pest management sector.

12 September 2024

National Pest Awards 2024 winners announced

The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.

11 September 2024

Killgerm France announce strategic investment

PRESS RELEASE Killgerm France is proud to announce the acquisition of its state-of-the-art operations centre in Saint Georges de Reneins.

02 September 2024

New managing director appointed for Killgerm Scandinavia

Killgerm Group announces a new appointment for Killgerm Scandinavia.

28 August 2024

Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on 6 September

PRESS RELEASE Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on September 6, offering international delegates a $50 discount.

28 August 2024

Vergo adds JG Pest Control to its portfolio of brands

PRESS RELEASE JG Pest Control, a specialized domestic pest control provider, has been acquired by Vergo Pest Management Ltd

21 August 2024

Pest Solutions growth continues with nine new hires across the UK

Pest Solutions has announced several new hires as the business continues growing across the UK.

21 August 2024

"Back to School" technology offers for members with Dell

Dell Technologies has a series of deals available for BPCA members in its Back-to-School sale.

20 August 2024

Contego Environmental Services appoints Holly White as new Managing Director

Contego Environmental Services has announced the appointment of Holly White as the company’s new Managing Director.

14 August 2024

Albany Pest Control appoints new MD

Albany Pest Control has appointed Graeme Cleland as its new managing director following the retirement of Robin Paradise.

08 August 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 116 (PPC116) out now

PPC116 is out now and packed full of great content.

08 August 2024

Ask the technical team August 2024

Pesticides, auditors, assessments and wasp treatment alternatives all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.