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BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
18 November 2021
BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022.
We’ve had loads of glue board related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop.
17 November 2021
PestWorld, the annual convention and exhibition organised by the NPMA, was held in Las Vegas, USA and was the largest in-person gathering the pest management industry has seen in the last two years.
16 November 2021
Four general licences which authorise lethal control of birds in Wales, due to expire on 31 December, will be reissued for a short period into 2022.
15 November 2021
Press release: Brandenburg UK recently exhibited at the COP26 Regional Roadshow in Wolverhampton.
British Pest Control Association is advising rural businesses to put in place a few simple measures before colder weather drives rats and mice to seek shelter indoors.
11 November 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free.
09 November 2021
Our new 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 a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report.
A new regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
In PPC105 Daniel Schröer, Futura, looks into his crystal ball and share his thoughts on ‘digital pest control’ - will we soon all need to be IT engineers to catch a rat?
An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.
PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.
In PPC105 Paul Blackhurst, Rentokil Pest Control, shares his views on how technology can enhance our management programmes.
We asked PPC readers to share their insights on how technology impacts their pest management processes. Here are our key findings.
Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights.
Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.
In PPC105 Gerwyn Jones, Asia Pacific Manager for PelGar International outlines some of the reasons for mouse plagues and potential outcomes.
PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.
Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, gives PPC magazine a rundown of his best tips for keeping your pest management equipment up to snuff.
Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo.
In PPC105, BPCA's Natalie Bungay shares her insights into how you can approach your local authority for help with community-related pest problems.
With a business that’s gone from strength to strength, Peter Higgs talks to PPC magazine about PGH Pest Prevention, Beegone and his new franchising scheme.
In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.
08 November 2021
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
05 November 2021
In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control.
In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.
In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?
04 November 2021
BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
02 November 2021
BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
Press release: Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead.
Press release: BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club.
01 November 2021
Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years.
Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.
29 October 2021
Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's DAERA.
28 October 2021
A seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of a mate, a national trade body has said.
27 October 2021
Pest controllers should prepare for multiple call outs to fleas in the coming months, following a delayed flea season and lockdown puppy buying surge.
Only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported in the past year, according to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
25 October 2021
Following the retirement of Tim Sheehan and Paul Butterick from Safeguard Pest Control, we caught up with their team to talk about days gone and the end of an era.
22 October 2021
BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot.
A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.
BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.
21 October 2021
BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.
20 October 2021
BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.
Selontra, the new rodenticide bait from, BASF, has been awarded 'Best Product' by Pest magazine.
18 October 2021
BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support.
BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.
14 October 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firearms in a pest control environment.
27 March 2025
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.
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.
12 May 2025
PestWorld 2025 delegate and accommodation reservations, at early bird rates, are now both open.
30 April 2025
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.
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