11 March 2025
HR AND BUSINESS Changes announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Autumn Budget are set to come into effect on 6 April, including increases to the National Living Wage. The minimum wage for over 21s, known officially as the
10 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE On International Women’s Day 2025, Pest Solutions shine the spotlight on the amazing women that are revolutionising the UK pest control industry. In their own words, we hear from some of our incredible award-winning te
03 March 2025
PESTAWARE Ahead of Pancake Day on 4 March, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests. Experts at BPCA are encouraging the public to take action
04 March 2025
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards confirming that the company is one of the best in the region. The categories Cleankill has b
26 February 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT On 16 December 2024, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHLUC) produced a white paper detailing their plans to restructure English councils. There are currently 3 types of councils in E
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company 360 Wildlife Control are offering pest controllers the use of their 360 Jack Russell team for rodent control. With the now well-documented restrictions on 'sticky boards' following the Glue Traps (O
PRESS RELEASE Lodi UK are buzzing to announce the release of their new Captiv8 Electric Fly Killer range, launching exclusively for pest controllers at PPC Live. A new dimension in fly control, introducing an innovative collec
HEALTH AND SAFETY Following confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), BPCA has written some precautionary guidance for pest professionals working alongside birds and cattle during an outbreak. This guidance is for those
13 February 2025
CPD VIDEO Join us as we delve into the latest advancements in pest management technology with Purean Solutions, the developers of Insectram. This video covers how Insectram's web and mobile app-based pest management and reporting system o
CPD VIDEO In this video, John discusses the intricacies of environmental risk assessments with a focus on rodenticides (anti-vitamin K agents). Learn about the risks associated with AVKs, including primary and secondary poisoning of non-t
CPD VIDEO Join us as Alex Wade explores the evolution of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) towards Integrated Risk Management (IRM) in pest control. This video delves into strategies and tactics for effectively managing pest populations, w
CPD VIDEO Join Dave Archer as he captivates the audience with tales from his 45 years of experience in wildlife management and the challenges posed by invasive species such as grey squirrels, grey parakeets, and feral mink. This informati
PRESS RELEASE Logistics UK will be attending Professional Pest Controller Live and one lucky attendee will win a Garmin Sat Nav. Logistics UK is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, supporting, shaping and standing up for e
PRESS RELEASE Raffles, 20GB free data and more at the Boris Software stand at Professional Pest Controller Live. Easy to implement and simple to use, Boris is a mobile management solution designed to break the paper chain and
11 February 2025
PPC | Guidance If you’re a pest controller noticing that customer reviews have disappeared from your Google Business Profile (or that your profile has been suspended), you’re not alone. Google has confirmed a technical issue w
10 February 2025
PRESS RELEASE The UK pest management industry's new hiring and careers hub, pestcontroljobs.co.uk, has launched. The site assists employers in the pest control industry with hiring staff for a range of positions directly, while also
06 February 2025
CPD VIDEO Staying abreast of legislation and Codes of Best Practice is essential for every pest management professional. From changes to rules on spring traps to new laws banning the unlicensed use of glue boards, our legal landscape can shift
PRESS RELEASE At this year’s PPC Live, come see the Wasp Pole Pro, the lightweight telescopic applicator system to treat wasp and hornet nests at height. The Wasp Pole Pro has been designed and manufactured here in the UK by a
PRESS RELEASE Russell IPM, manufacturer of pheromone-based insect control products, will hold a raffle at PPC Live this March to win a product hamper. Visitors will be able to enter by adding their business card to a tub and Russell
PRESS RELEASE As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March. TrustMark is the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in or around the home and i
PRESS RELEASE Jan Smits, General Manager at PestScan, will present a seminar at PPC Live in Harrogate on the question of AI and its uses in pest control. Artificial Intelligence in Pest Control: threat or opportunity? Jan will expl
PRESS RELEASE Metex are launching their newly rebranded Unikey at PPC Live 2025. The Unikey universal manhole cover key kit includes two heavy duty handles, 10 interchangeable key tips and a stopcock key, all in a carry case. T
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Killgerm to exhibit impressive new product range at Professional Pest Controller (PPC) Live in Harrogate this March. AF Trap Base The modular scalable design of the base allows traps to be conn
04 February 2025
PRESS RELEASE Wöhler video inspection cameras and video endoscopes are excellent tools for spotting pests lurking behind walls, inside pipes, or within built-in cabinets, even in the darkest areas. Pests tend to find those hard
03 February 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Defender Bird Spikes team is heading to PPC Live with an impressive lineup of over 20 high-quality bird spikes, each expertly designed to tackle bird problems in any situation. We’re thrilled to debut our lat
