28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.  If you're getting your garden ready for summer, the Easter deals are packed with offers on exterior paint, deckin

27 March 2024

Improved Nattaro Scout bed bug attractant now available

PRESS RELEASE Bed bug management experts, Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant. It's the same market-leading bed bug attraction product, now with increased shelf life and at ambient storage.

27 March 2024

BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical Man

26 March 2024

Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.  The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champions t

01 March 2024

Dell's 40th anniversary - huge deals to thank loyal customers

MEMBER BENEFIT From 1 March to 1 April 2024, make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers. Dell are saying thanks to their customers with sitewide deals on the latest PCs and top

22 March 2024

Advion efficacy proven to stop cockroach activity

PRESS RELEASE Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel was the fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses. The practical research in premises infested with German cockroaches compared

21 March 2024

PestWorld 2024 - save the dates

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024. When: 22-25 October 2024 Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. Held each year, and organised by the National P

21 March 2024

New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme

MEMBERSHIP BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost. TrustMark is the only UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, and BPCA is the only Scheme Prov

21 March 2024

Pelsis launches new remote monitoring solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control. Developed by Philadelphia-based tech firm Microshare, the EverSmart product send

04 March 2024

Pelsis Group introduces new corporate brand

PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group today introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company’s journey and its ongoing commitment to customers. In 2023

20 March 2024

Amendment safeguarding glue trap for professional use passes in Scotland  

LOBBYING An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, which leaves room for empowering pest professionals to continue employing glue traps in their crucial work across Scotland.   This s

19 March 2024

RSPH publishes new report on the Public Health workforce

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations that would unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce.  The wider workforce

19 March 2024

VIDEO: Proofing for rodent control (part 2)

CPD VIDEO This video is the second-part in a two-part series on pest control proofing techniques.  Previously, we have explored the tools and equipment we need for proofing. But we also need to understand best practice of proofi

18 March 2024

A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

MARCH 2024 PestEx returned to the London ExCeL last week, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.  Despite a challenging time for pest professionals, the atmosphere was optimistic and future-facin

12 March 2024

Spring 2024 Budget: how will it affect pest control businesses?

BUSINESS NEWS Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. Here's an overview of how these budget announcements may affect pest professi

04 March 2024

New research into experiences around pest management

RESEARCH Dr Hannah Fair, a departmental lecturer at University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests. The professional pest management industry

04 March 2024

Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman

PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the role.

01 March 2024

Free copies of the Highway Code up for grabs at PestEx

PRESS RELEASE As PestEx 2024 kicks off soon, members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have a great opportunity to explore the benefits of their affiliate membership with Logistics UK and grab a free copy of the Highway Code. 

02 March 2024

Nurture Group acquires Midland Pest Control

PRESS RELEASE Nurture Group has completed the acquisition of Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, further strengthening its presence across the Midlands region.   The award-winning green services group, which has establis

28 February 2024

DEBUXX to showcase tailored software at PestEx 2024

PRESS RELEASE DEBUXX is the web based all-in-one software solution for the pest control industry and will feature in the exhibition at PestEx in London. DEBUXX streamlines the documentation of service, job, and fumigation orders by

27 February 2024

Easy checks to weed out fake pest controllers

PESTAWARE Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to check who they are letting into their home after reports fa

27 February 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 114 (PPC114) out now

CONTENTS | PPC114 PPC114 is packed full of great content! It's a packed full of great articles, complete with the 2023 annual reports. We talk to new BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer Jordan McCay on the importance of collaboration betwe

26 February 2024

PestEx 2024 showguide out now

PPC 114 | Events  DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE REGISTER NOW PestEx is back at ExCeL London this March Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise!

27 February 2024

Editorial: It’s going to be a big year!

PPC 114 | Editorial As we sit down together to start writing our first foreword for PPC in 2024, we’re excited (and a little nervous) about everything we’ve planned for the year. It’s PestEx – our absolute favourit

27 February 2024

Pests in politics: February 2024

PPC114 | Pests in politics 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. ▶ Scotland’s Wildlife Management and