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05 August 2024

New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users

CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.

25 July 2024

BPCA issues professional guidance for glue board users in England, ahead of the implementation of the licensing scheme

To help members navigate glue board licences in England, BPCA has developed practical guidance that covers all aspects of the new scheme. 

18 July 2024

Insurance warning to pest controllers as new law comes into force

PRESS RELEASE Cliverton, a leading animal business insurance broker, urges pest controllers to consider insurance implications of glue traps before new legislation takes effect.

15 July 2024

Pest professionals called to tackle behavioural resistance in mice

The BPCA and Wade Environmental are urging UK pest professionals to report behavioural issues in house mice to gather data and develop formal guidance on addressing behavioural resistance.

05 July 2024

UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit

BPCA attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting during World Pest Day to discuss global celebrations, industry collaboration, and updates on sustainability.

26 June 2024

Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals nationwide gathered at Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for a comprehensive training day hosted by BASF and Killgerm Chemicals, featuring practical workshops and expert demonstrations.

26 June 2024

Tiny insects in food are world’s most expensive pest

PRESS RELEASE SPIs like moths and beetles infesting cereals, grains, and rice are the world’s costliest pests, causing billions in annual losses for businesses according to BPCA experts urging quick action from consumers.

26 June 2024

Ladies – can you spare 30 minutes of your time for an important MBA research project ?

We're seeking women in technical or field sales roles for 30-minute confidential Teams interviews to provide valuable insights for a research project on female perspectives in the industry.

25 June 2024

Efforts underway to preserve use of rodent glue boards in Scotland

Join our roundtable to support a licensing scheme for rodent glue boards in Scotland. Help demonstrate their importance in maintaining food safety and public health.

19 June 2024

Pest Solutions launches campaign urging UK government to address rodent-friendly litter

PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions launched a litter purge on 18 June to combat rising rubbish in UK towns and cities, which fuels a public health emergency by attracting rodents and pests.

17 June 2024

PestFix say "it's about to make waves"

PestFix is known for exceptional customer service, fast delivery, and fair supply to pest professionals. Often seen as bird control specialists, these New Beginnings highlight that PestFix offers much more.

16 May 2024

Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation

PRESS RELEASE: BPCA says that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public health and vulnerable members of society.

04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 is out now and packed full of great content, including the PestEx 2024 round-up!

03 May 2024

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

03 May 2024

Pests in the press: January to March 2024

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

03 May 2024

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before.

03 May 2024

Ask the technical team May 2024

Ladybirds, Badgers, CEPA certifications and rat traps for squirrels all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. 

03 May 2024

Future of pest management survey

Jordan McCay gives PPC readers a first look at the Future of Pest Management Survey results in a comprehensive summary.

03 May 2024

Bed Bugs in 2024 – what do we need to know?

Dr. Richard Naylor of Cimex Store and The Bed Bug Foundation CIC, with over 20 years of bed bug study, shares insights and implications for bed bug management in 2024.

03 May 2024

How to protect your pest business from scams

Which? Trusted Trader outlines common ways fraudsters target pest control companies and offers tips to prevent your business from falling victim.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: TrustMark Registered Businesses

BPCA Servicing Members can now join TrustMark Registered Businesses. Nicola Waller, TrustMark's Membership Director, details this new benefit and scheme for us.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.

03 May 2024

BPCA welcomes new board members

The BPCA Executive Board, run by pest professionals, directs the Association's strategy. After our 2024 election, three new directors joined. We talked with them after their first meeting to hear their plans.

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work.

03 May 2024

Tackling recruitment challenges in the pest management industry

BPCA Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes investigates how the new BPCA Onboarding Scheme is helping companies of all sizes induct and retain their new talent.

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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06 November 2024

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CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

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.

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15 October 2024

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TAKE PART: Consultation begins on the Pest Management Qualifications Framework

A consultation is open concerning the future of pest management qualifications.

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17 March 2025

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Building a bee-saving business model with Eradikil

Shane-Daniel North talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems

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14 March 2025

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Opinion: Professional standards in pest control don’t go far enough

In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements

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14 March 2025

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BPCA Annual Report 2024

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024

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