05 December 2024
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
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
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
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
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02 December 2024
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27 November 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06 November 2024
PRESS RELEASE CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale. Depending on the type of user, requirements vary slightly to reflect the
05 November 2024
EVENTS Records were broken when the professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered at PestWorld 2024, held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado, USA between 22-25 October. Ima
31 October 2024
PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions has won a second national award from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. LNPS beat service providers from across the country to win the Best Commercialisation a
GOVERNMENT Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the long-awaited autumn budget plans yesterday. Here’s how the budget might affect you. Increased National Insurance Contributions for employers and employers' allowa
PRESS RELEASE PestFix is excited to share our 2025 Academy training lineup, tailored to help pest control professionals stay ahead with skills and knowledge. This year, we’ve expanded our course options to cover everything you
