07 December 2024

Ask the technical team: December 2024

PPC117 | Ask the technical team Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.  SPEED READ The wasp season has been terrible, b

06 December 2024

Whatever's the matter, deer? Non-native deer management in the UK

PPC117 | Technical Deer have been an important ecological asset in our countryside for millennia. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) are the only two species able to claim the United Kingdom as their true ancestral ho

06 December 2024

CRRU code changes: what pest managers need to know

PPC117 | Technical The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates. Some of the changes aren’t relevant to pest control but other items are important for us to review and understand.

06 December 2024

FAQs BPCA Membership 2025

It’s always interesting, as we approach the end of any year, to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to focusing on our next planned priorities. Whether it’s personal resolutions or corporate strategies, reflection and plannin

05 December 2024

Back-to-basics: Using cholecalciferol rodenticide safely

PPC117 | Technical Cholecalciferol rodenticides have been on the market for some time now. However, there are significant differences between cholecalciferol-baits and anticoagulants, with which we’re probably more familiar. We aske

05 December 2024

Rage against the machines: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pest management

PPC117 | Opinion At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in pest management. The panel was:  Scott Johnstone (Marketing, Technology and Communications Man

05 December 2024

Licence to gull: how to soar through the application process for bird control

PPC117 | Technical Gull management requires great effort and knowledge to be successful. In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing

05 December 2024

Meet the member: Rhino Pest Management

PPC117 | Meet the member In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.  This article contains details of a traumatic childbirth.&n

05 December 2024

The EDI Toolkit: What is it and how will it help pest controllers?

PPC117 | Technical Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?  BPCA has released Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies.  The EDI

05 December 2024

4 tips to keep your van safe with Which?

PPC117 | Technical We're joined by Which? helping you protect your van and its contents from rising theft with our essential advice for boosting security. 1 Beef up your locks You should keep your van locked and close windows whene

02 December 2024

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02 December 2024

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02 December 2024

Advert: IQ rodent devices

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27 November 2024

Red Spider Mites on the hunt for spaces to hibernate

PESTAWARE Female Red Spider Mites can invade homes in large numbers during the autumn as they seek out places to hibernate, say experts at a national trade body. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders in Hull

27 November 2024

Manuela Cordeiro elected President of the Global Pest Management Coalition

INTERNATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT The Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) is proud to announce the election of Manuela Cordeiro, one of its distinguished members, as President of the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC

26 November 2024

Product withdrawal: Pybuthrin 33 to be removed from the market

PRESS RELEASE The COPR registration of Pybuthrin 33 (HSE 5106) will expire on 1 February 2025, and Envu will no longer support this registration through GB BPR. Therefore, the phase-out dates (corrected by Envu on 27/11/24) are as follows

25 November 2024

EasyLeasing van purchases: Member benefit in focus

MEMBER BENEFITS Don’t let the term “Leasing” fool you, writes BPCA President Chris Cagienard. Did you know that you can now get 30% off the purchase price of new Toyota Vans and 47% off the price of their Electric models with

25 November 2024

Orkin appoints new health and safety head

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance. Steve will be working across the group’s four brands: Albany Pest Control, Guardian Legionella Services, NBC

22 November 2024

Killgerm Group appoints new UK Managing Director

PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group is proud to announce an important investment in the organisational structure of their UK operations. From 18 November, James Garrison has been appointed as UK Managing Director with responsibility for th

22 November 2024

Beaver Pest Control acquired by Orkin

PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of London-based Beaver Pest Control on 25 October 2024. Beaver Pest Control was established by Graham Lodge in 19

15 November 2024

VIDEO: Controlling rats and mice in flats

CPD VIDEO One of the biggest challenges any technician may face is working in multi-occupied buildings and attempting to deliver a block treatment.  Infestations that run through multiple properties within one block can produce some

13 November 2024

Insect and rodent photos make photography competition top 20

PHOTOGRAPHY A mouse intestine, neurons in a rat brain and water fleas all scooped top places in Nikon’s 50th annual Small World Photomicrography Competition. Nikon Instruments Inc. announced the winners of the competition, which is

11 November 2024

The annual Pest Management Crossword Book Volume 1 has landed!

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Consultant member Veritas Pest Consultancy are delighted to announce the release of the new annual Pest Management Crossword Book. Launched at the PestTech 2024 trade show, this new series of books has been designed

11 November 2024

BPCA scheduled system upgrades: possible disruptions

Systems and technology We're carrying out essential system upgrades which may cause some disruptions. Here's what to expect: Training and event bookings may be processed slower than usual Delays in responding to emails Limite

08 November 2024

Dell Black Friday deals now live

MEMBER BENEFITS Shop the year's biggest sale and take advantage of limited time deals, alongside your BPCA member discount.  In the Dell Black Friday sale, you can save up to 40%, in addition to your member discount. From