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11 September 2025

Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets

Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital

11 September 2025

PESTWATCH: The Lesser Housefly

Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.

11 September 2025

Meet the member: Protecting the past with Total IPM

PPC Editor Kat Shaw visited Greg Fee, founder of Total IPM, to discuss pest control in some of the city’s most iconic and sensitive sites.

11 September 2025

Opinion: Bee-fuddled – Bee management and pest control

Stricter laws and rising eco-awareness make feral honey bee jobs especially sensitive. BPCA’s online debate saw four specialists explore the practical, legal and ethical challenges of bee work.

11 September 2025

What is invoice fraud, and how does it affect traders?

PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud.

11 September 2025

Meet the member: Inside Crawley Borough Council’s pest control team

PPC magazine editor Kat Shaw took a trip to Crawley in May, to visit Pest Control Officer Maggie Orszak, and her manager Debbie Gomez, at Crawley Borough Council.

11 September 2025

Take care of your kit: how to maintain your sprayer properly

Anna Iversen from US-based equipment maker B&G shares expert tips on compressed air sprayer maintenance.

08 September 2025

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.

03 September 2025

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.

01 September 2025

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.

28 August 2025

Check your chimney for jackdaws before autumn arrives

Experts at BPCA are encouraging householders to check their chimneys for nests before the arrival of autumn and cooler weather.

27 August 2025

Don’t let bed bugs be a bugbear this season!

Press release: Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF, explores the strategies and solutions needed to gain control of a bed bug infestation.

27 August 2025

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2025 and have not yet registered – don’t delay.

27 August 2025

Wasp control in 2025: identification, safety and treatment options for professionals

In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control.

27 August 2025

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.

27 August 2025

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. 

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control proudly marks 50 years of service

Press release: 2025 is a milestone year for BPCA member Shield Pest Control, who proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded.

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control announces its new Royal Warrant Award

Press release: Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce they've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King.

18 August 2025

VIDEO: Field work in pest control

Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.

18 August 2025

VIDEO: How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in Pest Control

Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.

18 August 2025

HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

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

18 August 2025

New BPCA guidance to help members complete NatureScot gull control licence applications

BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland

07 August 2025

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.

30 July 2025

Free disease training day for live bee removers

BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.

25 July 2025

Raccoons on watchlist as possible invader

A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade.

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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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11 September 2025

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Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets

Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital

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11 September 2025

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Non-pest invertebrate biology, behaviour and advice

Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests

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11 September 2025

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Know your enemy: the key to tiny fly control

In this article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes

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