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Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
19 March 2021
Dr Alan Buckle, RRAG, gives a perspective on resistance-breakers, monitoring, environmental contamination and "hybrid resistance".
In this video Gary Nicholas, Bayer, talks about Smart Pest Management: a wireless network of high-tech trap sensors that provide 24/7 monitoring.
In this video BEB Consulting discuss terms and conditions, and all your pest management contract questions.
In this video Dr Jette Knudsen, Nattaro Labs, will focus on how bed bug behaviour and their chemical ecology inspired the development of their patented bed bug tape.
In this video Dave Colbert, Xcluder, talks about their latest pest exclusion products and how to use them.
In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when.
In this video Sharon Hughes, BASF, covers the advantages of pulse baiting, including less bait required per bait point, less bait placed in the environment and less bait waste.
In this video Helen Ainsworth, BASF, looks at the different species of ant you’re likely to come across as a pest technician and the best strategy for dealing with them.
15 March 2021
It’s PestExtra week! This is how you access the system.
11 March 2021
The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first-ever ICUP webinar this week.
09 March 2021
BPCA member Killgerm Group Ltd announced the completion of its acquisition of Dublin-based Sprayclear Environmental Ltd.
08 March 2021
In an effort to overcome the pandemic, the UK government has announced free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for people without coronavirus symptoms.
05 March 2021
BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating after retaining its Investors in People Gold Award gold accreditation.
03 March 2021
PestExtra is coming up this month, so here's what not to miss at the biggest digital pest management event of the year!
02 March 2021
BPCA member Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK.
Dr Matthew Davies takes over as Rodenticide Resistance Action Group chair, as Dr Alan Buckle steps down from his ten-year stint.
Pest management professionals urged to help create accurate national picture of rodenticide resistance in light of latest resistance trends.
01 March 2021
An invasive stink bug has been found in England, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sightings.
26 February 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 102 is out now and available to read online for free. The first issue of 2021 is jam-packed with content for you to get your teeth into. The PestExtra 2021 showguide is front and centre, with a full seminar
In PPC102 David Brown, Senior Adviser for Bird Licensing at Natural England, talks about what has changed this year to make the licensing process fit for purpose.
PPC chatted with Helen Ainsworth, from BPCA member company and Selontra’s manufacturer, BASF to find out what the deal is with this new rodenticide.
As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going.
PPC magazine caught up with Dave Archer and asked him for his thoughts on cholecalciferol, actives from times gone by and the future of rodenticides.
Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatment strategy.
In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable production from invasive species and how a new project aims to plug a research gap on fruit flies in Europe.
In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.
25 February 2021
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.
In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control.
Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
In this PPC102 article, local search specialist, Known Locally, explains the latest way to boost online presence for your pest management business.
In this article, Which? Trusted Traders share their insights on the Google tool that helps you find and generate leads for your pest control business.
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism.
Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work.
Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes.
24 February 2021
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.
Before we start reporting on developments in the new BPCA strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one was.
As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.
We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
23 February 2021
The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product.
19 February 2021
Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra, our three-day event in March, with a 3D stand that helps you interact with new Bayer products.
Covid-19 has made furlough the HR word of the moment in the UK, but what is it and how does it work for your pest management business?
18 February 2021
BPCA Observer members The Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won a Gold Award at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020.
17 February 2021
The AF® Amicus is a new species-specific bait station for Norway rat control from BPCA member Killgerm Chemicals.
16 February 2021
Delegates can now register for the very first free-of-charge International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) on-line webinar to be held on 9 March 2021.
15 February 2021
In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification.
In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management.
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals.
In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints.
Advice for pest management professionals based on current government guidance, as well as our position statement on the Covid-19 pandemic.
12 February 2021
BPCA member CSS Pest Services are celebrating ten years in business this Valentine's Day.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
08 September 2025
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
03 September 2025
BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.
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