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19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Sixty Years Of Anticoagulant Resistance In The UK

Dr Alan Buckle, RRAG, gives a perspective on resistance-breakers, monitoring, environmental contamination and "hybrid resistance".

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Smart Pest Management – Why digital pest management is the future

In this video Gary Nicholas, Bayer, talks about Smart Pest Management: a wireless network of high-tech trap sensors that provide 24/7 monitoring.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Terms, condition and contracts for pest management companies

In this video BEB Consulting discuss terms and conditions, and all your pest management contract questions.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Bed Bugs Tell Us How: Early Treatment And Monitoring

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.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: The Latest In Pest Exclusion Technology

In this video Dave Colbert, Xcluder, talks about their latest pest exclusion products and how to use them.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: UK Rodenticide - Which bait to use, and when?

In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Understanding pulse baiting: save time, money and bait!

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.

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: What is the right strategy for ant colony control this spring

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

How to access PestExtra

It’s PestExtra week! This is how you access the system.

11 March 2021

Delegates reunited in first ICUP webinar

The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first-ever ICUP webinar this week.

09 March 2021

Irish acquisition announced by Killgerm

BPCA member Killgerm Group Ltd announced the completion of its acquisition of Dublin-based Sprayclear Environmental Ltd.

08 March 2021

UPDATED: Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests for asymptomatic key workers

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

Cleankill’s Gold renewal proves dedication to staff

BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating after retaining its Investors in People Gold Award gold accreditation.

03 March 2021

PestExtra 2021 - what not to miss

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

New bait station controls all main ant species

BPCA member Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK.

02 March 2021

RRAG appoints new chairperson

Dr Matthew Davies takes over as Rodenticide Resistance Action Group chair, as Dr Alan Buckle steps down from his ten-year stint.

02 March 2021

Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing

Pest management professionals urged to help create accurate national picture of rodenticide resistance in light of latest resistance trends.

01 March 2021

Brown marmorated stink bug spotted in UK for first time

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 issue 102 (PPC102) out now

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

26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

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.

26 February 2021

Breaking resistance with Selontra®

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.

26 February 2021

CRRU and stewardship: crunch time

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.

26 February 2021

Opinion: Cholecalciferol - the new kid in the block

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.

26 February 2021

Bird mites: complex and confusing

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.

26 February 2021

Fruit flies: Horizon 2020 project addresses major invasive pests

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.

26 February 2021

VIDEO: Pest management Codes of Best Practice explained

In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.

25 February 2021

PestWatch: Rodents and glue boards

With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.

25 February 2021

Opinion: Let's ban glue boards

In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control.

25 February 2021

Ask the technical team March 2021

Rats next door, rodent carcass disposal, woodworm treatment and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

25 February 2021

Google Local Service Ads

In this PPC102 article, local search specialist, Known Locally, explains the latest way to boost online presence for your pest management business.

25 February 2021

Google My Business: Promote your pest control company for free

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.

25 February 2021

Meet the member: Personal development is more than words

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.

25 February 2021

Bayer to sell Environmental Science division

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.

25 February 2021

President's Report: We Are BPCA

Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes.

24 February 2021

Treasurer's report: Adapt, improvise, overcome

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2018-2020 strategy wrap-up

Before we start reporting on developments in the new BPCA strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one was.

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2020 in numbers

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.

24 February 2021

Level up with the new CAT

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

Speed baiting training from BASF a hit

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 to host virtual stand at PestExtra 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.

19 February 2021

UPDATED: Furloughing pest management workers and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS)

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

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd win Covid-19 award

BPCA Observer members The Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won a Gold Award at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020.

17 February 2021

Killgerm unveils new wildlife conscious rat bait box

The AF® Amicus is a new species-specific bait station for Norway rat control from BPCA member Killgerm Chemicals.

16 February 2021

ICUP webinar registration now open

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

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Insect identification

In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Bird control products by Edialux

In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Outfoxed! Professional fox control

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals.

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Dealing with customer complaints

In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints.

15 February 2021

UPDATED: Advice for pest professionals operating during Covid-19 pandemic

Advice for pest management professionals based on current government guidance, as well as our position statement on the Covid-19 pandemic.

12 February 2021

10 years and counting for CSS Pest Services

BPCA member CSS Pest Services are celebrating ten years in business this Valentine's Day.

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01 September 2025

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Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained

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.

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27 August 2025

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BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

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. 

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18 August 2025

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HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation

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08 September 2025

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Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels

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08 September 2025

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Government reshuffle: BPCA welcomes new ministers and invites collaboration with pest management community

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.

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03 September 2025

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Join the BPCA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group

BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.

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