BPCA news archive

27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: Ian Adamson, Precision Consulting

In PPC113 Ian Adamson, General Manager at Precision Consulting, shares insights on science, career paths, and raising awareness of invisible disabilities in the industry.

27 November 2023

Meet the member: 3Way Pest Control

Discover how 3Way Pest Control supports Mind, the mental health charity, in an exclusive PPC113 interview with Helen Dockrill and Albie Tyler.

27 November 2023

The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people

BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?"

27 November 2023

Reflective learning: harvesting CPD points on the go!

Interview on unstructured pest control CPD with BPCA's Dee Ward-Thompson and Karen Dawes, discussing reflective learning.

21 November 2023

Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee

BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland.

15 November 2023

Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use seeks new chairperson

A new chairperson is being recruited by CRRU to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle.

14 November 2023

Sri Lankan-based Exterminators recognised at Entrepreneur Awards

BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC have been recognised at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

14 November 2023

Change of direction for Barrettine Environmental Health

Pest control product manufacturer Barrettine to streamline range of products, focusing on manufacture and supply.

09 November 2023

New flying insect monitoring system launched by Pelsis

Press release: Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.

02 November 2023

BASF on reducing the risk of anticoagulant poisoning to non-target species 

Press release: BASF Pest Control discuss the importance of reducing the risk to non-target species during pest control and top tips for responsible rodenticide usage.

25 October 2023

Flock Off bird control innovations to feature at PestEx 2024

Press release: Flock Off are bringing their electromagnetic bird control products to stand 20 at the ExCeL in London next year.

24 October 2023

Lottery boost to the grey squirrel fertility control programme

The UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) is excited to announce the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is including an important trial in their exciting new project.

24 October 2023

PestFix bring IK sprayers to the pest management industry

Press release: PestFix are launching the addition of the IK Sprayers brand to their range.

24 October 2023

Top honour for pest control insurer Cliverton

Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.

24 October 2023

APHA appeals to pest controllers for fox research support

Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas. 

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.

24 October 2023

Aloha! from PestWorld in Hawaii 

The professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered in Honolulu for PestWorld 2023.

23 October 2023

Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA

A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Tracking, trending and treatment for SPIs

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 sponsored slot | Early bed bug detection

In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Improve your cashflow and reduce your risk in five simple steps

In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing.

21 October 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 20 | Don't be outfoxed

In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them.

20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).