Pests news from BPCA

13 June 2025

Pests in the press: January to March 2025

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.

12 June 2025

What's the matter now, deer? Native deer management in the UK

Continuing his series on deer management, Dave Archer looks at native deer and why managing their numbers matters.

12 June 2025

Ashes to ashes: Life after bendiocarb

In this PPC119 article, Paul Westgate talks to us about life after bendiocarb and investing in skills for professional wasp control.

12 June 2025

Control, monitor or suppress: what are insect light traps really for?

In this PPC article, Tom Holmes shares his extensive knowledge of insect light traps to help pest professionals better understand these vital tools.

11 June 2025

Spending Review 2025: Key announcements at a glance and how it might affect pest management

BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.

12 May 2025

BPCA highlights hornet sightings in Invasive Species Week

BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.

24 March 2025

Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

10 December 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 117 (PPC117) out now

PPC117 is out now and packed full of great content.

07 December 2024

Pests in the press: July to September 2024

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.

07 December 2024

Pests in politics: July to September 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

06 November 2024

CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.

08 August 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 116 (PPC116) out now

PPC116 is out now and packed full of great content.

08 August 2024

Ask the technical team August 2024

Pesticides, auditors, assessments and wasp treatment alternatives all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. 

08 August 2024

Your guide to Bumblebees in the UK

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to inspire public support for bumblebee conservation across the UK and offers a helpful guide for identifying these bees in gardens.

07 August 2024

What we learned about rodenticide use from 800 pest professionals

The recent BPCA Future of Pest Management survey gathered over 800 responses from pest professionals, providing insights into rodenticide use and education.

07 August 2024

ICUP 2025 – Call for abstracts

All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th ICUP are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation.

05 August 2024

New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users

CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.

31 July 2024

TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey

CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.

31 July 2024

Paris 2024 athletes first to use new rapid bed bug detection technology

Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs.

18 July 2024

Samples needed for research project on urban foxes

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a five-year study on urban fox DNA to understand their adaptation to cities, seeking ear samples from pest controllers.

15 July 2024

Pest professionals called to tackle behavioural resistance in mice

The BPCA and Wade Environmental are urging UK pest professionals to report behavioural issues in house mice to gather data and develop formal guidance on addressing behavioural resistance.

05 July 2024

UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit

BPCA attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting during World Pest Day to discuss global celebrations, industry collaboration, and updates on sustainability.

06 June 2024

Minister Pow changes mind on glue board licensing scheme (England)

As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England. 

06 June 2024

Manifesto for Pest Management released on World Pest Day

BPCA has released its Manifesto for Pest Management detailing our policy demands of the next government. 

30 May 2024

New client document explains Glue Traps (Offences) Act available for members

BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients. 

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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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06 November 2024

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CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.

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06 June 2024

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Minister Pow changes mind on glue board licensing scheme (England)

As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England. 

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16 June 2025

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VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Servicing in the USA

Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond.

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16 June 2025

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VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Down under with European wasps

Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps.

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16 June 2025

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VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Sponsored Slot: Caught in a trap!

Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping.

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