BPCA news archive

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.

21 February 2023

Bioacoustic bird management: why it works and why it doesn’t

Peter Bowers-Davis, Director and co-owner of Integrum Services, talks to PPC magazine about what to expect from his upcoming PPC Live talk on bioacoustics in bird management.

21 February 2023

Pest control contract specifications: a checklist for food clients

Grahame Turner, from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, is back! He’s put together a checklist of items you might need to include for your food clients when working on a pest control specification.

21 February 2023

Preventing insect damage in dry food storage

Mike Kelly presented at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar, and gave an overview of pest insects in food storage.

21 February 2023

Japanese adventure: Pest Summit 2022

BPCA Life Member Frances McKim visited Japan last year for the FAOPMA Summit in Kyoto. Here she reports on the event for PPC magazine.

21 February 2023

Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and how it works for your business.

21 February 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: my first year as a pest controller

Jonathan Ely, Director of Three Counties Pest Control, talks to PPC magazine about his experiences as a new pest control business owner and why being a BPCA member is important to him.

21 February 2023

Pest control treatment reports: tips and templates to get you started

In this PPC110 article, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay gives you some great reasons to fill in and file those pest control reports.