11 September 2023

Advert: IQ rodent devices

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08 September 2023

Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?

SECTOR NEWS The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London. These Awards were a celebration of the very best in professional pest control across the UK. The event was organis

07 September 2023

WowNow Hire expands business development team

PRESS RELEASE WowNow Hire (Nationwide Hire Ltd), a leading provider of Hire equipment in the FM, Construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members. As a part of the business’s future plans Tracey Gorman

18 January 2024

UPDATE: 33-year-old woman charged with manslaughter over aluminium phosphide death

SECTOR NEWS UPDATE (19 Jan 2024): At an Old Bailey hearing on 12 January, Jesmin Akter entered a 'not guilty' plea to charges of manslaughter and importing a regulated substance. It is alleged Akter used an imported substance to control b

04 September 2023

Control Solutions wins street cleaning tender for Debenham Parish Council

PRESS RELEASE Family-run, Suffolk based pest control business, Control Solutions, has been awarded a three year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham. Owner and operator Ben Goodrum said: "W

31 August 2023

Rotate your bait, say BASF

PRESS RELEASE Every pest professional knows that controlling rats and mice isn’t as simple as picking the strongest bait off the shelf and leaving it down for rodents to consume. In fact, there are a whole host of factors that shoul

30 August 2023

Guest blog: Is it time for you to offer bee removal services?

GUEST BLOG Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher, from ABM Pest Control and Mansfield Honey Bees, thinks 2024 will be a great time to start. Here he explains why.

30 August 2023

Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce

SURVEY Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is committed to supporting the wider public health workforce. Following the first ever Public Health Workforce Week last year, they will be hosting it again from 2-6 October 2023. RSPH w

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

BLOG If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do w

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

LEGISLATION AND GLUE BOARDS UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).  The ban on glue boards takes effect in Wales from today, meaning it is now a criminal offence for anyone to use one.  If you carry out

15 August 2023

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

PRESS RELEASE If you're an international delegate planning to attend PestWorld 2023 and haven't registered yet, don’t delay. The special discounted early bird registration rate ends on 6 September, 2023. What: PestWorld 2

04 August 2023

VIDEO: Biting insect pests: fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes and lice

CPD VIDEO Biting insect pests can spread diseases, cause pain or discomfort and can be challenging to control. But being vigilant with a managed approach can make all the difference. The species we will cover includes fleas, bed bugs

01 August 2023

Industry mourns passing of Richard Lamb

TRIBUTE The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member and dependable industry presence, Richard Lamb.  Richard passed away on 26 June 2023, following a battle with liver disease. H

27 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling hundreds of rats using Selontra®

Joe Martin, a professional pest controller from PGM & Son Pest Control Limited, was called to an arable farm following reports of an extensive rodent infestation that had been causing considerable damage to farm buildings. Here, we explore how

25 July 2023

Bins are key battleground in protecting public from pests, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Bin collections have a key role to play in protecting people from the dangers of pest infestation, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal wit

27 April 2023

Be wary of gulls as breeding season in full swing, says BPCA

PESTAWARE As families across the UK head to the seaside during the school Easter holidays, a national trade body is urging people to be wary of gulls as their egg-laying season gets underway. During the breeding season, gulls have b

24 July 2023

Vergo Pest Management unveil AI rodent detection solution

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight, an innovative, intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution. With state-of-the-art technology and advanced arti

24 July 2023

Lancashire Bird Control football club's new commercial partner

PRESS RELEASE Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner. For both business and residential clients, Lancashire Bird Control offer efficient bird control s

24 July 2023

New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed

PRESS RELEASE Smart pest control technology continues to push forward and PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.  So what is BirdAlert anyway?  This new

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest 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 Association a

14 July 2023

VIDEO: Nuisance pests: Silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plaster beetles

CPD VIDEO Those nuisance pests that can be tricky to manage, so what are they and what can we do about them? During this webinar, John will explore: Types of nuisance pests; silverfish, firebrat, harlequin ladybird, booklice and plas

14 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra

PRESS RELEASE Joe Martin, a professional pest controller from PGM & Son Pest Control Limited, was called to an arable farm following reports of an extensive rodent infestation that had been causing considerable damage to farm buildings.

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Lobbying Register (UKLR), operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). BPCA is a registered lobbying organisation meaning we’re: Accoun

04 July 2023

LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for the world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team based in East London.  As part of the sponsorship deal, LNPS

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.  Way back in 1998, Exterminators embarked on a journey to build a brand to determine their own destiny, with a small initial inves