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30 November 2020

Bayer appoints new sales manager to lead Digital Pest Management

BPCA member Bayer ES appoints Gary Nicholas to lead the commercialisation of its Digital Pest Management system.

30 November 2020

Post-crisis planning - President's viewpoint

BPCA President, Philip Halpin, reflects on the sector's response to Covid-19 and what we've learnt.

30 November 2020

BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures

Poultry farmers and other bird keepers are urged to step up rat and mouse management as part of measures to halt the spread of Avian flu.

27 November 2020

Registrations opens for PestExtra: the pest management show

Registration open! Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the UK’s online trade show and conference for pest management.

26 November 2020

Survey shows dust formulations preferred by pest controllers

Tim Peeling, product manager at BPCA member Bayer, takes a look at the findings of their summer wasp study.

26 November 2020

Ask the technical team December 2020

Proactive squirrel control, multiple rodenticide usage, test and trace and insect identification are all covered in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.

26 November 2020

Tackling rodent resistance

Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to pest controllers.

26 November 2020

How can pest management companies prepare as the end of the Brexit transition period looms?

We summarise what we know about the end of the brexit transition period and what’ll be different on 1 January 2021.

26 November 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact study: where are we now?

We repeated the Covid-19 pest management impact study to see how the sector is coping six months on, and 708 people responded.

26 November 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: BPCA Draft Strategy 2021-20XX

The BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021.

26 November 2020

Meet the member: It’s a dog’s life with Cape SPC

CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs.

26 November 2020

Meet your new BPCA board members 2020

Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board.

19 November 2020

BPCA launch new online accreditation: Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) in Pest Management

BPCA is proud to launch a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.

18 November 2020

Killgerm sponsored PhD research looking for applicants

A fantastic opportunity to apply for a fully funded University of Reading PhD research project on rodents, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.

17 November 2020

Guest blog: Contego mental health champion appointed

In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees.

16 November 2020

Pelsis announces launch of Envirostop non-target species barrier

BPCA member Pelsis announces launch of the Envirostop non-target species barrier for Neo rodent station.

10 November 2020

Cholecalciferol rodenticides covered by stewardship regime

Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.

09 November 2020

Defra publishes 2021 general licences for wild bird control

Today (9 November 2020), Defra has published three new general licences for wild bird control which will come into effect in England on 1 January 2021.

05 November 2020

Kevin Higgins leaves BPCA as Membership Manager

We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team.

04 November 2020

BASF introduces new Cholecalciferol-based rodenticide bait in Europe

BPCA member BASF has officially launched Selontra, a rodenticide bait containing new active Cholecalciferol for use by pest professionals.

04 November 2020

Rentokil launches Flexi Armour Dock pest proofing product

BPCA member Rentokil releases new pest management product to help prevent pest infestations in warehouses and supermarkets.

03 November 2020

Opportunity to support Church Farm pest control training centre

Steve Havers, Church Farm's owner, is looking for a new tenant at the famous pest management training and product testing facility.

03 November 2020

Scoring a century - BPCA Registered technician aims for 100 CPD points

Not content with a mere 20 points, Kevin Pugh from Pest Solutions set himself an ambitious goal of getting to 100 BPCA Registered CPD points this year.

03 November 2020

BPCA member Spotta puts bed bugs to the test with smart pest monitoring

Huge reduction in hotel guests finding bed bugs during the first full year of Spotta's smart pest system real-world operations.

02 November 2020

Covid-19 second wave and what pest companies need to know

As a spike in Covid-19 cases sweeps the UK, we take a look at the restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what pest management companies need to know.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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29 January 2025

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Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. 

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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15 April 2025

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Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

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09 April 2025

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Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.

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08 April 2025

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New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.

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