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05 August 2024
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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.
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07 August 2024
The recent BPCA Future of Pest Management survey gathered over 800 responses from pest professionals, providing insights into rodenticide use and education.
Opinion: True sustainability focuses on reducing environmental impact, enhancing our profession's reputation, and increasing profitability for future generations.
In the current climate, careful planning and a good adviser are essential for minimizing taxes and maximizing net proceeds when selling your business.
25 July 2024
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 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
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
PPC115 is out now and packed full of great content, including the PestEx 2024 round-up!
03 May 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.
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.
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.
Ladybirds, Badgers, CEPA certifications and rat traps for squirrels all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Jordan McCay gives PPC readers a first look at the Future of Pest Management Survey results in a comprehensive summary.
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.
Which? Trusted Trader outlines common ways fraudsters target pest control companies and offers tips to prevent your business from falling victim.
BPCA Servicing Members can now join TrustMark Registered Businesses. Nicola Waller, TrustMark's Membership Director, details this new benefit and scheme for us.
BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.
14 March 2025
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
06 November 2024
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.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
30 April 2025
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.
In this video we're joined by John Stewart from BPCA member company Pelsis, where he presents his guide to controlling ants.
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