27 August 2025

Don’t let bed bugs be a bugbear this season!

PRESS RELEASE As the battle against bed bugs rages on, professional pest controllers find themselves on the frontline of defence against these tiny but troublesome creatures. With densely populated urban areas and extensive use of transpo

27 August 2025

Wasp control in 2025: identification, safety and treatment options for professionals

TECHNICAL In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control. He covers identification, treatment choices, protecting non-targets, PPE and how our

27 August 2025

BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

LEGISLATION BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.  On 3 August 2025, Humane World f

27 August 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

BUSINESS From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels like Google Guaranteed, Google Screened and Licence Verified by Google. Fo

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control proudly marks 50 years of service

PRESS RELEASE 2025 is a milestone year for Shield Pest Control, as we proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded. This achievement reflects decades of hard work, loyal clients and a company culture built on care and quality

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control announces its new Royal Warrant Award

PRESS RELEASE Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce we've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our team’s commitment to client satisfa

19 August 2025

VIDEO: Wasp control in 2025: behaviour, biology and evolving control strategies

VIDEO Wasp season can cause alarm, stings, and serious health risks - but for pest professionals, it’s all about control, safety and smart treatment choices. In this video, Niall Gallagher, Technical and Compliance Manag

18 August 2025

VIDEO: How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in Pest Control

VIDEO Are you under 35 and working in pest control? Your age isn’t a hurdle: it’s a lever. In this talk, Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Co

18 August 2025

VIDEO: Mouse Control in Food Factories

VIDEO What does it really take to keep mice out of a food manufacturing site? In this session from BPCA’s Young Professional Digital Forum, Jordan Padley of Precision Pest Management shares his no-nonsense approach to tackling rodent iss

18 August 2025

VIDEO: Working in Collaboration with Your EHO

VIDEO Learn how pest controllers and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can work together for faster problem solving, smoother enforcement and better outcomes for clients. In this video, Fergal Flynn from PPM draws on his experien

18 August 2025

VIDEO: Field work in pest control

VIDEO In this talk, Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests. From behavioural resistance in mice to bait trials, genetic resistan

18 August 2025

HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

CONSULTATION The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the renewal of anticoagulant rodenticide products under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The consultation, which runs until 30 Septe

18 August 2025

New BPCA guidance to help members complete NatureScot gull control licence applications

BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland. The document walks pest professionals through each section of the application, explaining what information is needed, common

30 July 2025

Free disease training day for live bee removers

TRAINING BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August. The event is being run in partnership with the National Bee Unit and takes place at Sparsholt College, Ham

29 July 2025

New sustainability guidelines help pest control companies stay competitive in a carbon-conscious market

PRESS RELEASE Businesses Uniting to Guarantee Sustainability (BUGS) launched the second edition of the Pest Management Industry Sustainability Guidelines at the annual conference of the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Management Associati

28 July 2025

Air gun safety reminder after media reports of pigeon incident

BEST PRACTICE You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.  While there’s no indication that pes

25 July 2025

Raccoons on watchlist as possible invader

PESTWATCH A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade. A horizon-scanning exercise conducted fo

24 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associations

23 July 2025

VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps

CPD VIDEO Are LED insect light traps really the future of fly control, or is it all just buzz? In this in-depth session, Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions ar

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Grey squirrel management | Planning beats guesswork

CPD VIDEO Grey squirrels are an invasive species that costs the UK millions of pounds every year in terms of tree damage, biodiversity loss, and property repairs. In this video, Oli Smith from Wildtrack Pro shares a practical guide to man

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Environmental Risk Assessments with Insectram

VIDEO Let’s face it, environmental risk assessments (ERAs) aren’t exactly the highlight of a pest controller’s day. But they’re absolutely essential for compliance, protecting wildlife, and keeping your business reputat

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Second-to-none: Understanding the risks of secondary poisoning

CPD VIDEO Secondary poisoning is one of the most important challenges for pest management professionals to understand. In this video, Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF, explains what secondary poisoning is, why it matters,

22 July 2025

BASF unveil #SelontraCertified

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified accreditation this year - an official endorsement of their training, knowledge, and safe handling of the market leading cholecalciferol rodenticide Se

15 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the memcom Membership Excellence Awards.  The memcom Membership Excellence Awards showcase the great work coming out of the membership an

10 July 2025

National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

AWARDS The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians A