BPCA news archive

09 January 2025

Remembering Bruce Blything

Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital.

09 January 2025

How do I stop birds nesting on my property?

Bird proofing is a complex task that should always be left to trained pest professionals rather than attempted as a DIY project.

08 January 2025

New MD appointment for Dealey Environmental

Press release: Stefanie Inger has been appointed Managing Director of Dealey Environmental, as Martin Cobbald steps into CEO role.

07 January 2025

Licensing updates for England and Scotland in 2025

From January 2025, an update was provided to some of the general and class licences for birds and Glis glis.

19 December 2024

BASF: Reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species

In this guest blog, Laurence Barnard, BASF Pest Control, discusses reducing the risk to non-target species and shares some top tips for responsible rodenticide use.

18 December 2024

Pick a professional for protection from pests

Technical and Compliance Manager at British Pest Control Association, Niall Gallagher, explains the value of professional pest management for agriculture businesses.

17 December 2024

Best Pest Pic competition is back for PPC Live 2025

BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a prize for the perfect image of public health pest control.

13 December 2024

Boost your business with PestFix’s 'Find a Pest Controller' tool

Press release: Are you looking for a simple, effective way to grow your pest control business and attract more local customers? 

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | iQ Products: Success and Solutions

In this video, Michael Sims from Bell Labs talks about their iQ Products.

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | Roaches around the Christmas tree

In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis, talks about all thngs roaches.

12 December 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 28 | Pest Management for a Sustainable Future

In this video, Stephen Doggett from NSW Westmead Hospital, talks about how we can create a sustainable future in the pest management industry.

12 December 2024

Pestguard's Brian Sowerby to retire after 44 years

Brian Sowerby says farewell to pest control after nearly half a century in the industry.

12 December 2024

LNPS wins Newham Growth Business Award 

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions celebrating after winning the Business Growth category of the Newham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024.

10 December 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 117 (PPC117) out now

PPC117 is out now and packed full of great content.

07 December 2024

Pests in the press: July to September 2024

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

07 December 2024

Pests in politics: July to September 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

07 December 2024

Ask the technical team: December 2024

Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. 

06 December 2024

Whatever's the matter, deer? Non-native deer management in the UK

Regular PPC contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer explores how non-native deer species can affect the British countryside.

06 December 2024

CRRU code changes: what pest managers need to know

The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates for pest managers to review and understand.

06 December 2024

FAQs BPCA Membership 2025

We reflect on the last 12 months, to explain how the work that we’ve completed and the work that we’re planning impacts and benefits BPCA members.

05 December 2024

Back-to-basics: Using cholecalciferol rodenticide safely

In PPC117 Envu and BASF give readers a back-to-basics run down of cholecalciferol safety.

05 December 2024

Rage against the machines: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pest management

At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of AI use in pest management.

05 December 2024

Licence to gull: how to soar through the application process for bird control

In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing application.

05 December 2024

Meet the member: Rhino Pest Management

In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.

05 December 2024

The EDI Toolkit: What is it and how will it help pest controllers?

Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?