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Bats in buildings: what pest professionals need to know

Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present.

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16 May 2017

New Waste Guidance Launched

The BPCA Code of Best Practice on Pesticide Waste has been updated and is available for free via the BPCA website.

The document has been reviewed by the Environment Agencies of the four home countries and pulled together by BPCA Technical Manager Dee Ward-Thompson. While the majority of the content is similar to the 2014 version, there are some important changes. We recommend every pest controller reminds themselves of their obligations by reading this document.

Dee-ward-thompson-Staff-bubbleDee Ward-Thompson
Technical Manager

5 May 2017  |  PPC87

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30 June 2026

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GET INVOLVED: Innovative block treatment - could you be part of the treatment phase?

Veritas Pest Consultancy are conducting a new and innovative project that is tackling a long-seated cockroach and bed bug infestation in a 22-story block of flats in Wolverhampton.

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02 June 2026

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No Small Matter report: Professional pest management saves UK £1.9bn a year

An independent report commissioned by BPCA reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK.

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24 February 2026

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SURVEY: Home Office plans to change firearms licensing – tell us how it might impact you

While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.

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23 September 2026

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Support for students as report highlights infestation impacts

An online guide is being issued to students in a bid to help them avoid pest problems as they settle into accommodation at the start of the academic year.

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23 September 2026

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Lancashire Bird Control wins gong at National Pest Awards 2026

Press release: BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026.

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23 September 2026

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Over half of English councils recommend BPCA members, research finds

BPCA research has found that UK councils regularly recommend BPCA members to their residents.

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