30 June 2023
PEST NEWS On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit (NBU). An NBU Inspector reportedly investigated the sighting and collected samples, which have been sent for analysis. Tr
06 June 2023
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23 June 2023
INVASIVE SPECIES In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK. As many of you may already know, a suspected Asian hornet sighting occurred in la
20 June 2023
MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS A brand new report template for Field Biologists, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Library (login required). The new template is fully customisable and gives
CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18. The British Pest Control Association (BPC
In this video, Dr Matthew Davies from Killgerm Chemicals, presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 18. The British Pest Cont
VIDEO At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced. The BPCA Member Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.
CPD VIDEO In this video, Laura Rosenwald from National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in the US, discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management. This video is taken from
CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett from New South Wales Health Pathology in Australia, takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Fo
19 June 2023
PRESS RELEASE The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available. When: 17-20 October 2023 Where: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Held each y
16 June 2023
In 2015, the Consumer Rights Act became active in the UK and gave certain rights those purchasing products and contracting services. Understanding this piece of legislation will help you to avoid any unnecessary consumer disputes. During
PRESS RELEASE Cleankill Pest Control Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The team exceeded their 95% state of service (SOS) target in both Q
15 June 2023
COMMUNITY Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees on behalf of their customers in The National Forest, as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment. David Lodge, director of Beaver Pest Control, said: &ld
14 June 2023
PRESS RELEASE The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023. Lodi wanted to create a networking event with a difference, so they asked their customers to find out how they could
08 June 2023
MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week. Until June 19, Dell are bringing you the hottest deals on accessible and innovative IT p
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Shield Pest Control has been appointed to help protect public health at high-profile new client, The London Clinic: London’s world-class independent private medical hospital and charity. Shield Pest C
13 June 2023
PRESS RELEASE WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director. Tracey has 25 years of experience in the hire industry, having previously
12 June 2023
PRESS RELEASE | CRRU The following press release was posted by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime (CRRU) on Monday, 12 June 2023. The legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second-gener
PRESS RELEASE ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has successfully resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent. The cutting-edge laser bird deterrent system, designed and manu
AWARDS The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.
PPC111 is out now, with a focus on summer insects. BPCA's Natalie Bungay and BASF team up to look at ant control and Predator Pest Solutions' Sam Thorpe talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue. We also
