25 January 2023
REGULATION The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations. Anticoagulant rodenticides are authorised on the understanding th
24 January 2023
PRESS RELEASE A new ‘proofing’ service is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice. London Network for Pest Solutions has a contract with a local authority to deliver pest control. Th
23 January 2023
PESTAWARE Householders are being urged to weigh up the cost of cutting corners on pest control this winter. During wintry weather, rats will begin to seek food and shelter indoors, posing a risk to businesses - but a greater risk co
18 January 2023
PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, has once again expanded its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Failsworth, Manchester. Pestproof was establ
16 January 2023
MEMBER BENEFIT Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members. BPCA member companies now have access to: A monthly prize draw BPCA members are automatically entered into a
09 January 2023
PRESS RELEASE In 2023, International Pheromone Systems (IPS) is taking a new pathway in the distribution of the company’s flagship products. It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac bran
PRESS RELEASE Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK, including 2021 and 2022 data. The report includes details on hybrid resistance (whe
03 January 2023
MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member. 1env’s now supply a wide range of high-qua
MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to give members discounts on car and van maintenance needs. BPCA members get 4% off Kwik Fit Club, a subscription service that helps take the hassle out of vehicle maintenance. Y
23 December 2022
PRESS RELEASE This year Scotland-based BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business. Managing Director, Chris Cagienard, said: "Everyone in our team is work
03 February 2023
UPDATE: Withdrawal dates for Ficam D announced Phase-out dates for Bendiocarb, the active ingredient in Ficam D, have now been confirmed by the HSE. The dates will be applied from the expiry date of the active substance from 31 January 2
21 December 2022
PESTAWARE The festive season is upon us and while we're drinking mulled wine or wrapping presents, the last thing we're thinking about is the possibility of letting pests into our grotto, right? Well that doesn't mean you can't adop
13 December 2022
National Resources Wales (NRW) has published the new 2023 General Licences for bird control. The 2023 licences remain unchanged from those published in July 2022 following the outcome of NRW's Wild Bird Review. Key documents
12 December 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award under ‘Emerging Listed Entities’ category for its very first published Annual Report at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shan
STEWARDSHIP New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice. According to CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle, these incl
09 December 2022
MEMBER BENEFIT Use the same amazing print service as PPC magazine. Members can take advantage of BPCA’s relationship with Stirland Paterson by getting 10% off all your print requirements. Stirland Paterson can help pest manage
02 December 2022
CPD VIDEO A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct c
CPD VIDEO In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest
CPD VIDEO In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest manag
CPD VIDEO In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats! The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn
01 December 2022
CPD VIDEO In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone in
24 November 2022
PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps. LNPS is funding the purchase of 36 special open-faced helmets that are vital for the sa
PRESS RELEASE International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum on Tuesday 29 November. The title of Dr Jones’ talk is ‘En
22 November 2022
PRESS RELEASE The international pest management community once again had the opportunity to gather for three busy days, but this time the venue was Japan for Pest Summit 2022. The event, organized by the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pe
LOBBYING: PROTECTING OUR TOOLKIT British Pest Control Association represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee earlier this month. The hearing took place on November 9,
