20 June 2023
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 The legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second-gener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
06 June 2023
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
PPC111 | Editorial As we move from spring into summer, the shape of 2023 is becoming clear. 2023 seems to be the year of glue boards, trapping mice and acquisitions. We’ve got an entire page following the passage of three
PPC111 | Public relations Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. In 2023, PR priorities for BPCA include continuing to work w
PPC111 | Events PPC Live took place on 22 March 2023 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. For most of you that probably feels like a lifetime ago already. But for the Staff team at BPCA, we’ve spent even more time since then
PPC111 | Pests in politics Losing track of where glue board legislation is at? This chart contains everything we know at the time of publication! Jump to a section: England | Scotland | Wales ENGLAN
PPC111 | Technical In this article Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season. Jump to ant species. We’re sure a lot of you ar
PPC111 | BASF on summer ant infestations As we approach key ant infestation season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over, whether your client is a hospitality venue or a residential proper
05 June 2023
CAREERS On World Pest Day (June 6), British Pest Control Association is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September. Pest professionals have a key role to play in prote
PPC111 | Technical John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at pest control proofing fundamentals, and the tools and materials he wouldn’t be without on every job. SPEED VIEW: • Learning basic maintenance skills
PPC111 | Technical BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control. Drain flies (Psychodidae) are small, dark-winged, non-biting gnats. Their wings are covered
PPC111 | Technical What are field biologists? What do they do? And how is their professional expertise and experience communicated meaningfully? Regular PPC contributor Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives us a look at what should be i
PPC111 | Technical Laurence Barnard, from BPCA member company BASF, talks about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an IPM programme. Every professional pest controller will be familiar with the challenges of ta
PPC111 | Technical Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Do I need to have insurance to be able to guarantee woodworm treatments? Yes, we recommend that if
