Latest pest control news, features and blog articles from the BPCA news desk, including PPC Magazine and our monthly Bulletins. Stay up to date with pest management here.
16 January 2024
Which? TT, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering BPCA members 50% off fees.
15 January 2024
Press release: Barrettine’s new MoBe Ant and Roach insecticide gel baits are available now and can be seen at PestEx in March.
09 January 2024
PestFix pushes charity target over the finish line to help boy with aggressive form of cancer.
02 January 2024
PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.
17 December 2023
British Pest Control Association offices will be closed for the holiday period and will reopen in the new year.
12 December 2023
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been shortlisted for three 2024 Trade Association Awards.
11 December 2023
BPCA member company Wade Environmental will once again sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
A harmless pest could indicate damp problems in the home that may need attention, according to pest experts at a national trade body.
05 December 2023
The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.
New data released by CRRU UK shows that 73.7% of the Norway rats they sampled were anticoagulant rodenticide resistant.
30 November 2023
CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice.
Press release: Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK.
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England.
29 November 2023
BPCA are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas.
27 November 2023
Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 113 is out now and available to read online for free.
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.
A special pests in politics article, this time including an open letter and response to the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding the Welsh glue board ban.
The BPCA technical are back in PPC113 and this time we're talking about glue boards, bed bugs from France and much more!
In PPC113 Alex Wade, from Wade Environmental, asks pest professionals: "Is resistance our biggest challenge in 2024?"
In this PPC113 seasonal special, Paul Westgate, from Veritas Pest Consultancy, takes a look at what or who could be lurking in our lofts during the winter.
Julia Pittman of Beaver Pest Control loves British wildlife, especially hedgehogs. Discover the challenges they face and how you can help.
In PPC113 Dave Archer addresses the invasive threat of grey squirrels, delving into modern attitudes and effective control strategies.
Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry.
Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible.
BPCA’s Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, gives PPC readers a run down of her top tips for social media use in your business.
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