BPCA news archive

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. 

08 August 2024

Rodent Academy, Cambridge - Our agent

Stuart Blair from Graham Pest Control attended the first Rodent Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sharing insights from his career in pest management and his trip.

08 August 2024

Five takeaways from the wild animal welfare conference

The Wild Animal Welfare Conference highlighted the alignment between pest management and animal welfare, emphasizing the importance of integrating humane practices into wildlife management and balancing animal welfare with public health risks.

08 August 2024

Your guide to Bumblebees in the UK

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to inspire public support for bumblebee conservation across the UK and offers a helpful guide for identifying these bees in gardens.

08 August 2024

Opinion: Urban vs rural pest control - A view from the USA

Opinion: Managing pests is essential for comfort and survival, with strategies varying significantly between urban and rural areas due to their unique challenges and advantages.

07 August 2024

CRRU: Then and now

Dr. Alan Buckle, Nigel Cheeseright, and Martin Cobbald discuss CRRU UK's origins, its regulatory role, membership, and upcoming training requirements for 2026.

07 August 2024

Lethal Dose 50 (LD50) - everything you need to know

Knowing the LD50 helps assess rodenticide toxicity, compare chemical effects, and improve safety guidelines in pest control.

07 August 2024

What we learned about rodenticide use from 800 pest professionals

The recent BPCA Future of Pest Management survey gathered over 800 responses from pest professionals, providing insights into rodenticide use and education.

07 August 2024

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

BPCA is starting a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.