BPCA news archive

17 March 2025

Building a bee-saving business model with Eradikil

Shane-Daniel North talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems

14 March 2025

Opinion: Professional standards in pest control don’t go far enough

In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements

14 March 2025

BPCA Annual Report 2024

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024

14 March 2025

President's Report 2024

In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships

14 March 2025

BPCA Committee Reports 2024

In PPC118, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2024

14 March 2025

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2024

Mark Williams, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2024

14 March 2025

BPCA Annual Report 2024 - They work for you

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year

14 March 2025

INFOGRAPHIC: 2024 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2024 annual report

13 March 2025

Hantavirus and the role of pest control in preventing its spread

Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.

12 March 2025

Syngenta: Get close to the action for ant control

Press release: As spring temperatures start to rise, Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes talks problematic ants and how pest controllers can increase their chances of an effective treatment.

11 March 2025

Minimum Wage rises set for April

The National Living Wage will see increases across all age groups from 6 April 2025.

10 March 2025

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day 2025

Press release: On International Women’s Day 2025, Pest Solutions shine the spotlight on the amazing women that are revolutionising the UK pest control industry.

04 March 2025

Cleankill sparkles in Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

Press release: BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

03 March 2025

Don't let pests spoil Pancake Day

Ahead of Pancake Day, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests.

26 February 2025

What impact might council devolution have on pest management in England?

A white paper detailing plans to restructure English councils has the potential to have significant impacts on the pest control industry in England.

26 February 2025

360 Wildlife Control offer subcontracting solution to glue board issue

Press release: BPCA member company 360 Wildlife Control are offering pest controllers the use of their 360 Jack Russell team.

26 February 2025

Lodi to launch new fly killer range at PPC Live

Press release: Lodi UK are buzzing to announce the release of their new Captiv8 Electric Fly Killer range, launching exclusively for pest controllers at PPC Live. 

26 February 2025

Bird flu (HPAI) guidance for pest management professionals

Precautionary guidance for pest professionals working alongside birds and cattle during a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak.

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.