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27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: Ian Adamson, Precision Consulting

In PPC113 Ian Adamson, General Manager at Precision Consulting, shares insights on science, career paths, and raising awareness of invisible disabilities in the industry.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: 3Way Pest Control

Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive PPC113 interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler.

27 November 2023

The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people

BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?"

27 November 2023

Reflective learning: harvesting CPD points on the go!

Interview on unstructured pest control CPD with BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes, discussing reflective learning.

21 November 2023

Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee

BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland.

15 November 2023

Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use seeks new chairperson

A new chairperson is being recruited by CRRU to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle.

14 November 2023

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators recognised at Entrepreneur Awards

BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

14 November 2023

Change of direction for Barrettine Environmental Health

Pest control product manufacturer Barrettine to streamline range of products, focusing on manufacture and supply.

09 November 2023

New flying insect monitoring system launched by Pelsis

Press release: Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.

02 November 2023

BASF on reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species 

Press release: BASF Pest Control discuss the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species during pest control and top tips for responsible rodenticide usage.

25 October 2023

Flock Off bird control innovations to feature at PestEx 2024

Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.

24 October 2023

Lottery boost to the grey squirrel fertility control programme

The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project.

24 October 2023

PestFix bring IK sprayers to the pest management industry

Press release: PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range.

24 October 2023

Top honour for pest control insurer Cliverton

Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.

24 October 2023

APHA appeals to pest controllers for fox research support

Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas. 

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.

24 October 2023

Aloha! from PestWorld in Hawaii 

The professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered in Honolulu for PestWorld 2023.

23 October 2023

Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA

A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Tracking, trending and treatment for SPIs

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 sponsored slot | Early bed bug detection

In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Improve your cashflow and reduce your risk in five simple steps

In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Don't be outfoxed

In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them.

20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).

13 October 2023

Envu introduces TruDetx – first rapid test for bed bugs

Press release: TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device that allows pest control professionals to identify infestations with over 90% accuracy.

13 October 2023

BPCA mourns the passing of former president Phil Halpin 

BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness.

09 October 2023

Lodi UK host second successful Adventure Networking event

BPCA member Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for their latest hair-raising Adventure Network event.

05 October 2023

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2023

BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our Future of pest management research project.

04 October 2023

BPCA urges vigilance on bed bugs, following France fears

Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

03 October 2023

New polling shows public support for public health investment in UK

New polling from RSPH shows the majority of public support greater investment in public health workforce.

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family.

01 October 2023

Product withdrawal: BASF announces phaseout of insecticide products

Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.

27 September 2023

Business administrations up 22% in 2023

Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year.

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control.

20 September 2023

Cycling for Mind: Pelsis group employee takes on 4,500 mile challenge

An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.

15 September 2023

Red Squirrel Awareness Week events

UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.

12 September 2023

September may see spike in spiders, says BPCA

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.

11 September 2023

Pests in the press: July to September 2023

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.

11 September 2023

CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'

PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.

11 September 2023

Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management

Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu.

11 September 2023

Revolutionising pest control: sustainability and digitalisation

In this PPC112 opinion piece, Daniel Schroeer looks at the shift toward sustainability, digital benefits and a bright future for pest control.

11 September 2023

Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?

After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.

11 September 2023

Working with artificial intelligence: the future of pest control

In PPC112 Stephen L. Doggett, NSW Health Pathology, shares AI predictions for the pest management industry.

11 September 2023

Sporadic pests and how to manage them

Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.

11 September 2023

Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments

BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.

11 September 2023

Opinion: Pricing, surveys and client expectations in pest control

In this opinion piece for PPC112, Martin Harvey discusses pricing, surveys, and client expectations.

11 September 2023

A pest controller’s guide to business loans

James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.

11 September 2023

Marketing checklist for pest control companies

Marketing is vital for UK pest control businesses, particularly small ones. BPCA offers support and a checklist to ensure a strong presence and customer engagement.

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15 May 2025

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Join the BPCA Executive Board: Put yourself forward now

BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association.

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27 March 2025

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PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

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. 

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13 March 2025

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Hantavirus and the role of pest control in preventing its spread

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.

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20 May 2025

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Golden ticket competition winners tour BASF’s Widnes factory

Press release: A group of pest controllers were treated to a rare tour around BASF's factory near Liverpool, following a recent competition.

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19 May 2025

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Register now for ICUP 2025

It's just over one month until ICUP 2025 takes place in Lund, Southern Sweden.

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19 May 2025

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BPCA appoints Rosina Robson as chief executive

BPCA has confirmed that Rosina Robson will take the helm as chief executive as of  2 June 2025.

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