05 November 2021

VIDEO: Rodents root cause analysis | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these 

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The kind offer comes as newly launched consultancy company Wad

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management. Karen Dawes, BPCA Training and Development Manager, sai

02 November 2021

Contego do away with fluorescent EFKs

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company, Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead. Michael Taylor, CEO of Contego, said: "We are delighted to anno

02 November 2021

LNPS announces sponsorship of Wapping Youth Football Club

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club. The arrangement includes sponsorship of the team’s shirts and the establishment of a speci

01 November 2021

International Pheromone Systems relocates and re-brands as part of expansion plans

PRESS RELEASE Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years. Alongside these marketing activities, IPS has commis

29 October 2021

Wild Justice launches Northern Ireland general licences legal challenge

Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Wild Justice has

28 October 2021

False Black Widow sightings on the rise

PRESS RELEASE A seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of a mate, a national trade body has said. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is urging people to avoid con

02 September 2021

Six signs fleas have moved into your home

PRESS RELEASE Pest experts at a national trade body are urging householders to watch out for the six signs of fleas. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is advising householders to take action quickly if they suspect fleas a

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

PRESS RELEASE Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive. British Pest Control Association (B

27 October 2021

Be prepared for an increase in fleas this autumn, says Bayer

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers should prepare for multiple call outs to fleas in the coming months, following a delayed flea season and increased number of pets in homes following the lockdown surge. Richard Moseley, product manager

27 October 2021

Dramatic drop in allegations of rogue rodenticide supply

STEWARDSHIP In the past year, only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). There were 62 such alerts in the three years to November 2020. What cannot

25 October 2021

End of an era for Safeguard Pest Control

INTERVIEW Following the retirement of Tim Sheehan and Paul Butterick from Safeguard Pest Control, after running the business for over 30 years, we caught up with their team to talk about days gone and the end of an era. How the story be

22 October 2021

John O'Conner takes on business apprentices

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot. With Bayley joining the business 12 months ago and Shahzab three months ago,

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members. Over the last few years, BPCA has been collecting, creating and curating documents for members. We've now improved the interface and made the d

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

YOUR VOICE BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government. Our contribution on behalf of

21 October 2021

Volunteers wanted for new Academic Relations working group

BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.  We want anyone with an interest in science, academia, and interpreting the latest and

20 October 2021

BPCA commits to Planet Mark certification

BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint. Planet Mark is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for every type of

20 October 2021

Selontra wins Best Product award

PRESS RELEASE Selontra, the new rodenticide bait from, BASF, has been awarded 'Best Product' by Pest magazine. The prestigious awards recognise the products that enhance the working lives and practices of pest professionals. Eligibl

18 October 2021

SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals

BPCA is working with University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support. We need you to take our survey so that we can find out the lev

18 October 2021

Survey and quotation template now available for members

DOCUMENT  BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area. The template is suitable for one-off jobs and reactive work. It’s simple to use and customise to meet your

14 October 2021

VIDEO: Safe and legal use of air rifles in pest control

VIDEO Using an air rifle as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) programme can be effective in the right situations. In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firearms

13 October 2021

Pest control and live bee removal franchise buzzing at ongoing success

PRESS RELEASE Fresh off the back of the successful return of the National Franchise Exhibition, PGH Beegone Franchising has announced the recruitment of its second franchisee who will run his pest control and live bee removal business in

13 October 2021

Contego acquires Pestguard Services Scotland

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Contego expands market share in Scotland with the acquisition of Pestguard Services Scotland. Founded in 1994, Pestguard is one of the most respected, family-owned pest control companies in Scotland. O

07 October 2021

BPCA wins Covid-19 key worker campaign award

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve won the Association Excellence Award (AEA) for 'Best Lobbying Campaign or Advancement of a Cause During Covid-19'. The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the wor