21 March 2025
PPC118 | Technical Clive Stewart, owner of Westart Apiaries and Chief Operating Officer for UK Bee Removers, gives an overview of some stand-out incidents in his 16 years of carrying out bee removal. Can’t smoke ‘em out -
PPC118 | Opinion In this article, Simon Spratley, Bounty Pest Control and BPCA BeeWise, talks about the pros and cons of rehoming honey bees. Honey bees are vital pollinators, but when they settle in unwanted places, rehoming
PPC118 | Infographic As part of PPC118's Bee Special issue, BPCA put together some interesting facts on pollination. £690 million worth of crops are pollinated each year in the UK. Pollination is a crucial part of p
PPC118 | Advice In this PPC118 article, Driving for Better Business talk about the importance of safe driving for work and their free policy builder tool to help organisations. People who drive for work, and especially van drivers,
PPC118 | Technical Roof rats, also known as ship rats or black rats, present significant challenges to pest management professionals (PMPs). Funded by BPCA’s sister association in the US, the National Pest Management Association (NP
17 March 2025
PPC118 | Meet the Member Shane-Daniel North is the Director of Oxfordshire-based Eradikil Pest Control. He talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems.
14 March 2025
PPC118 | OPINION In this article, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements. Warning - This article will be like Marmite! With the new rules being introduced for
PPC118 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024. January ■ Trainee pest technician job template made available for members ■ PestAware presentation template is made availa
PPC118 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships. As President of BPCA, I proudly present my Annual Report for the Association
PPC118 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2024. Professional Standards Report When I write my reports I am reminded
PPC118 | Annual report 2024 was another good year for the Association financially, with better than planned performances on both the top and bottom lines. BPCA Registered, the UK’s leading CPD scheme for professional pest cont
PPC118 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. The Board’s emphasis is on strategy and pe
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13 March 2025
PUBLIC HEALTH 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. It was reported in February that Oscar-winning actor
12 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE In just eight years since launching, London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has established itself as a leading pest control company in London and the Home Counties, offering expert services tailored to both residential and com
PRESS RELEASE As spring temperatures start to rise, problematic ants will inevitably start to make a nuisance for food businesses and household customers. With many infestations coming in from outside in search of food, pest controllers are r
11 March 2025
HR AND BUSINESS Changes announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Autumn Budget are set to come into effect on 6 April, including increases to the National Living Wage. The minimum wage for over 21s, known officially as the
10 March 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. In their own words, we hear from some of our incredible award-winning te
03 March 2025
PESTAWARE Ahead of Pancake Day on 4 March, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests. Experts at BPCA are encouraging the public to take action
04 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards confirming that the company is one of the best in the region. The categories Cleankill has b
26 February 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT On 16 December 2024, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHLUC) produced a white paper detailing their plans to restructure English councils. There are currently 3 types of councils in E
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company 360 Wildlife Control are offering pest controllers the use of their 360 Jack Russell team for rodent control. With the now well-documented restrictions on 'sticky boards' following the Glue Traps (O
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. A new dimension in fly control, introducing an innovative collec
HEALTH AND SAFETY Following confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), BPCA has written some precautionary guidance for pest professionals working alongside birds and cattle during an outbreak. This guidance is for those
13 February 2025
CPD VIDEO Join us as we delve into the latest advancements in pest management technology with Purean Solutions, the developers of Insectram. This video covers how Insectram's web and mobile app-based pest management and reporting system o
