28 October 2024
CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant colonies and how to control them. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyon
CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA Professional Development Officer John Horsley gives an update on the pest control qualification framework proposal. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association
21 October 2024
GUEST BLOG In this guest blog post, Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy gives businesses tips on how to manage a contract with a pest control company. It’s rare these days to see ‘in-house’ pest control. Extern
18 October 2024
MEMBERSHIP As a BPCA member, you get access to stackable discounts at Dell - up to 20% on desktops, laptops, servers, accessories, and monitors. From increased productivity to better serving your clients, your BPCA member benefit wi
14 October 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has just launched the new Neosorexa® Plus Blocks to the market for this autumn. Delivering a lethal dose in a single feed, the rodenticide, containing the active flocoumaf
11 October 2024
LEGISLATION The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms designed to improve working conditions, enhance job security, and support both businesses and workers. These changes will affect everyo
10 October 2024
EVENTS The Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has extended the deadline date to 30 October 2024 for submission of abstracts. The 11th ICUP conference will take place from 29 June to 2 Jul
PRESS RELEASE A new contracting and consulting service, Tom Holmes Consulting, has been launched by industry UV insect light trap expert, Tom Holmes. The new consulting business will provide a broad range of services, including prod
CPD VIDEO Working with residential customers can be very different to commercial businesses. It is important you understand these challenges so that you can provide the best possible service. In this webinar, Natalie Bungay wil
07 October 2024
MEMBER BENEFITS PestFix is thrilled to notify BPCA members of the latest refresh to the BPC8 Discount Zone, now packed with essential proofing products tailored for the colder months. What is the BPC8 scheme? The BPC8 scheme is an
PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group is proud to announce another strategic investment, as PestWest Electronics has now completed its move into a modern and high specification operational base at Symphony House in the Wakefield 41 industrial park.
17 December 2024
COMPETITION BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do is
01 October 2024
RESEARCH Jon Blount is Professor of Animal Ecophysiology at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall. It's one of the UK’s largest research groups that specialises in the
30 September 2024
VEHICLES It was announced in the 2022 Autumn Statement (17 November 2022), that HM Treasury planned to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vehicles, including cars, vans and motorcycles, from April 2025. On 14 August 20
TRAVEL Logistics UK has received the below information about government thoughts on restoring the phase-out dates for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030 from contacts at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
ASSOCIATION BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘support’ at the 2024 Memcom excellence awards. The award ceremony was in London on 28 September 2024 and BPCA picked up the accolade for work on new and existi
25 September 2024
PRESS RELEASE Guardian Legionella Services has bought Descale and Chlorination Services Ltd (DCS) in a move that strengthens the legionella division of Orkin UK. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, is the first completed by Guardian Legione
24 September 2024
MEMBERSHIP BPCA members can now get enhanced van and car leasing offers from EasyLeasing. With this new partnership, member companies can secure discounts on various vehicles from multiple manufacturers. Shop now Or call
23 September 2024
RECRUITMENT BPCA has released Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies. The EDI toolkit has been created with help from BPCA's EDI Committee, a group of dedicated volunteers from across the pest
20 September 2024
EVENTS A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2024. Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, US When: 22-25 October 2024 T
ASSOCIATION BPCA is pleased to officially be a full member of Memcom, a community that connects senior leaders from membership organisations, trade associations and the wider not-for-profit sector. Memcom aims to facilitate collabor
19 September 2024
PESTAWARE The press loves a creepy crawly story. We all remember how much bed bug coverage they ran with in October 2023 and that kind of exposure is great for the pest management industry. And the more stories BPCA appears in, the
12 September 2024
AWARDS The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London. The Pest Awards are run by Pest Magazine and supported by BPCA and other sector representatives, including Basis and NPTA. Huge congra
11 September 2024
Press release Having formally set up operations in January 2023, the growth of Killgerm France has exceeded expectations and as such this has led to the strategic investment to acquire the offices, production and warehousing facilities, locate
06 September 2024
CPD VIDEO Understanding how drainage networks are constructed and how rats use them can make the difference towards a successful control strategy. During this webinar, Darron will explore: How drain systems work Signs of infestation
