BPCA news archive

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.

02 March 2023

Date and location announced for ICUP 2025 conference 

Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.

01 March 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 110 (PPC110) out now

Professional Pest Controller magazine issue 110 is out now and available to read online for free.

28 February 2023

New Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus launching at PPC Live

Press release: Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March. 

28 February 2023

PestFix gear up for PPC Live in Harrogate

Press release: PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than four weeks' time, to highlight the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from them.

28 February 2023

PestWest to showcase latest innovations in flying insect control at PPC Live

Press release: PestWest will be in Yorkshire this March and the team is looking forward to seeing customers face-to-face.

28 February 2023

Barrettine to launch new insecticide at PPC Live

Press release: Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths.

28 February 2023

Flock Off exhibiting for first time in the UK at PPC Live

Press release: The leading provider of technology-based bird control will showcase the Flock Off System, an electromagnetic bird repellent aimed at being the future of bird control. 

27 February 2023

Andermatt UK exhibiting for first time ever at PPC Live

Press release: Bed bug treatment InsectoSec Tape will be centre stage on the Andermatt stand at PPC Live.

27 February 2023

Giveaways for Syngenta Pest App users at PPC Live

Press release: Find out how to pick up a FREE pack of OutCast Ant when visiting the Syngenta stand at PPC Live this March.

27 February 2023

Vergo Pest Management talking careers at PPC Live 2023

Press release: Are you looking for the next step in your career? Meet the friendly Vergo team, who will welcome you at stand 36.

24 February 2023

Edialux to bring new insect control products to PPC Live

Press release: Edialux Professional are delighted to be showing two recent additions to the Infiniti family at the pest control exhibition this March.

24 February 2023

Killgerm 'looking forward to returning to PPC Live'

BPCA member Killgerm will be heading back to Harrogate to showcase their latest products to pest professionals.

24 February 2023

WowNow Hire ready to lift you to new heights at PPC Live

Press release: BPCA member WowNow Hire has been supporting pest control businesses across the UK for over 20 years and will be ready to welcome you to their stand.

24 February 2023

Julie brings supportive bookkeeping to PPC Live

Press release: Julie Holland will be bringing over 40 years of finance experience to the pest control industry when she exhibits with Blu Bookkeeping at PPC Live.

23 February 2023

Why rodenticide resistance poses a problem for food processors

Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.

22 February 2023

Glueboards in Wales and implications for the rest of the UK

In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.

22 February 2023

PestScan to give live demos of pest control software at PPC Live

Press release: Are you ready for the next step in digitising your business? See PestScan at PPC Live this March!

22 February 2023

Come see new 1env products at PPC Live in March

Press release: BPCA member 1env have added to their solar panel proofing range, and you can see the new products at PPC Live 2023.

22 February 2023

Inspector Pipes to display interactive exhibit at PPC Live 2023

Press release: Come try out the CoverUp Key at the DCR Inspection Systems/Inspector Pipes stand at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.

22 February 2023

Lodi UK gears up for PPC Live 2023 with new flea monitoring system

Press release: BPCA member Lodi UK will be bringing new pest control products and competitions to the Yorkshire Event Centre this March.

21 February 2023

New BPCA committee: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of BPCA’s ongoing commitment to helping members tackle recruitment and retention issues, the Executive Board has given the go-ahead for a new committee.

21 February 2023

Pests in the press: October to December 2022

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.

21 February 2023

Pests in politics: Winter 2022-2023

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

21 February 2023

Ask the technical team March 2023

Glue boards, product storage, bat droppings, field mice and Ficam all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.