07 August 2024
PPC116 | Training Nick Burnham is Senior Wildlife Officer for the Royal Parks in London. PPC recently caught up with him to chat about his role and how pest control plays an important part. I’ve worked for The Royal Parks just
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PRESS RELEASE All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation, via the ICUP 2025 website at icup.org.uk/ic
06 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions has been shortlisted in two categories of the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards. The company has been named as a finalist in both the Best Efficiency and Tran
05 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released its latest Code of Best Practice (CoBP), reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rod
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham-based garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of retail, agricultural and professional brands. Established in 1
31 July 2024
SURVEY The European pest association, CEPA, has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry. In 2023, considerable media attention was given to apparent increases
PRESS RELEASE Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs. This product allows athletes to rest and recover without the worry of being bitten by
25 July 2024
MEMBER GUIDANCE To help members navigate glue board licences in England, BPCA has developed practical guidance that covers all aspects of the new scheme. The document provides detailed information on: The types of l
PRESS RELEASE The 11th International IPM Symposium is bringing together top IPM professionals from industry and academia in Agriculture, Public Health, Built Environments, Landscape, and Forest/Conservation. When: March 3-6, 2025 W
24 July 2024
PROSECUTION A woman in Shadwell, East London, has been spared jail after accidentally killing her 11-year-old neighbour with poisonous gas, reports the BBC. Jesmin Akter, 34, imported aluminium phosphide from Italy to tackle a bed
22 July 2024
BLOG Becoming a pest control technician in the UK starts with your BPCA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management qualification. It’s the gateway qualification for becoming a public health pest professional and gives you a fantastic base of
18 July 2024
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a research project on urban foxes, and are looking for pest controllers who would be able to provide samples for DNA analysis. By analysing the DNA of urban foxes using state-of-
PRESS RELEASE Leading animal business insurance broker Cliverton is urging pest controllers to be aware of the insurance implications associated with the use of glue traps, ahead of new legislation coming into effect. The Glue Traps
15 July 2024
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and Wade Environmental, a BPCA consultant member, are urging pest professionals across the UK to report any current behavioural issues observed in house mice (Mus musculus). While substantial e
PRESS RELEASE After the pigeon population exploded at Oxford United Football Club the management knew they had to take action. Fans were being affected with some having to move seats due to pigeon mess, despite the seats being clean
11 July 2024
PESTAWARE British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging residents in Scotland to prepare now for bin strikes this summer. Waste and recycling staff in half of Scotland’s local authority areas have voted to strike in a disp
05 July 2024
SECTOR BPCA recently attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting in Miami Beach, which coincided with World Pest Day and the GPMC's Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit. Delegates from Pest Management Associations
We're joined by Natalie Bungay from BPCA talking about controlling insects. Knowing and understanding insect control techniques will allow you to select the best control option for the situation and pest species you are dealing with. Duri
03 July 2024
PRESS RELEASE Today, Killgerm Group announces a new internal appointment for Killgerm Ireland. Porsia Schofield has been promoted as the new General Manager for Killgerm Ireland, effective from 1st July 2024. Porsia has been wo
26 June 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the country have travelled to Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for an immersive and extensive day of pest control training. Hosted by leading pest control solutions ma
PRESS RELEASE Tiny insects that live, eat and breed in cereals, grains and rice are considered to be the world’s most expensive pest, say experts at a national trade body. Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPC
I am looking for 10-15 women currently employed in the industry who are in technical or field sales role to participate in a research project. Your insights will be invaluable as I aim to understand female perspectives in the field. Indi
25 June 2024
Recent discussions between Scottish government officials and industry representatives have highlighted the ongoing efforts to secure a licensing scheme for the continued use of rodent glue boards in Scotland. This follows the successful lobby
