BPCA news archive

30 June 2023

Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover

On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit.

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Controlling pest ant species with gel formulations

In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | The public health significance of urban pests

In this video, Dr Matthew Davies presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | How bacteria can influence pest management

In this video, Laura Rosenwald from NPMA discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Insecticide resistance in bed bugs

In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.

19 June 2023

PestWorld 2023 programme announced

The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.

16 June 2023

Cleankill team reap the rewards for excellent service

Cleankill Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding service.

15 June 2023

Beaver Pest Control plant trees in National Forest

Press release: Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees in The National Forest as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment. 

14 June 2023

Lodi UK launch networking event with a twist

Press release: The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.

14 June 2023

Shield Pest Control wins contract for high-profile London client

Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control appointed to help protect public health at The London Clinic: a world-class independent private medical hospital and charity.

13 June 2023

Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director

Press release: WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.

12 June 2023

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.

08 June 2023

Case study: ALDI facility in Scotland tackles gulls with bird laser

Press release: ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.

08 June 2023

Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit

BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 111 (PPC111) out now

Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.

06 June 2023

Pests in the press: January to March 2023

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.

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.

06 June 2023

Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards

A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.

06 June 2023

Ants and their control for pest management professionals

In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.

06 June 2023

Tackling summer ant infestations

As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.

05 June 2023

World Pest Day 2023: BPCA urges graduates to protect public health with career in pest control

On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.