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27 March 2025
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PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights.
07 September 2022
Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby.
06 September 2022
The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies?
Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little insecticide formulations guide.
Regular PPC magazine contributor Grahame Turner is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders.
Pest-Tech has a really strong social media presence: in PPC108, Kelly Farrant tells us how social media has helped his business get bigger and busier.
These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals.
At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.
Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.
05 September 2022
From bees to BBs: Airsoft Warrington's Adam Shenton gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby.
BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like.
BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.
01 September 2022
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government.
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.
Press release: BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat cockroaches and how to prepare areas before treatment.
25 August 2022
International delegates planning to attend PestWorld this October told not to delay making a booking, as early bird registration discount ends on 14 September 2022.
24 August 2022
Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
We are sad to report the passing of former Rentokil technical manager, John Charlton.
23 August 2022
British Pest Control Association has gained accreditation as a real living wage employer following assessment by the Living Wage Foundation.
Press release: A new lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers to monitor all three types of Agriotes beetles.
17 August 2022
Press Release: Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey by pest control solutions company, BASF, has revealed.
Press release: Rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits, says CRRU.
16 August 2022
Press release: Bayer’s Environmental Science arm has announced it will be called Envu going forward, following the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition.
12 August 2022
Press release: British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is promoting the new updated Asian Hornet Watch app.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.
11 August 2022
The first thing pest management professionals tend to learn is how to write a good treatment report, isn’t it?
08 August 2022
Press release: 1env is continuing their on-the-road events for pest professionals, stopping this time in Rotherham on 15 September.
Press release: Nurture Landscapes Group has acquired Alpha Pest Control in Stoke-on-Trent and Enserve Corporation Limited in Leeds.
01 August 2022
Press release. Richard Moseley has been appointed to the expanding Syngenta Professional Solutions team as Commercial and Technical Manager.
28 July 2022
Frances McKim gives a rundown of the 7 main talking points from the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) in Barcelona.
27 July 2022
Do pest control qualifications need to change? We need your help!
26 July 2022
Press release: PelGar International continues to consolidate its team with the recent hire of Zeenat Turner as Marketing Manager.
22 July 2022
In this video, Steve Broadbent from Ensystex in Australia talks about termites; a destructive timber pest that keeps pest control companies Down Under very busy.
In this video, Dr Michael Bentley from NPMA talks about surviving the tidal wave of the invasive Tawny Crazy Ants in the US.
In this video, Dani Lindley-Klassen from Defra talks about the Spotted Lanternfly and how it could be a future pest threat to UK plant life.
In this video Tim Bloomer talks about the benefits to your pest management business of using Bell Sensing technologies to carry out rodent monitoring.
20 July 2022
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
15 July 2022
For the first time in its history, the Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat in the UK. What does this mean for pest professionals?
12 July 2022
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Europest Environmental Services.
Press release: The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2022 is now available.
08 July 2022
In this video, BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley takes a look at the subtle differences between ULV treatments and fogging.
06 July 2022
Delegates from across the globe were excited to once again be present, face-to-face, at the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP).
05 July 2022
In this video Chris Woodard discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences.
01 July 2022
Press release: With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront in Chichester, West Sussex.
In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help.
In this video, British Pest Control Association's Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, discusses considerations for the future of pest control qualifications.
Press release: BASF has strengthened its stewardship and support to farmers across the UK by launching a new digital portal offering farmers an interactive rodent control training programme.
In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK goes through the who, what, where, why and when of pest fly control.
Press release: Joanne Beaseley has been appointed as a Non-executive Director (NED) for London Network for Pest Solutions.
Press release: BPCA member BASF has launched a new category at the National Pest Awards 2022, in partnership with event organisers Pest magazine.
As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations.
13 March 2025
Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.
29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
02 April 2025
Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.
01 April 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month and HSE has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.
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