31 July 2024
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
19 June 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business, has today (18 June) launched a litter purge to tackle the growing amount of rubbish in towns and cities across the UK, which contributes to the rise of rodents and other
17 June 2024
We're joined by John Horsley from BPCA talking about monitoring and restricting insects. During any good pest management programme, employing the proper monitoring and restricting measures will help ensure your customers are protected. In
PRESS RELEASE Over the past week PestFix has been counting down, to what? Their ‘New Beginnings’ campaign. What is it? PestFix is shouting about how it’s making waves in the pest management industry. “We&rsquo
06 June 2024
LEGISLATION As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England. Defra has told BPCA that Minister Pow has asked for the following changes to the licen
POLICY With the General Election a few weeks away, the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has released its Manifesto for Pest Management, detailing our policy demands of the next government. The launch coincides with Worl
05 June 2024
POLICY End the DISEASE, DESTRUCTION and DISTRESS caused by pests. BPCA represents the majority of pest management work carried out in the UK. The Association advocates for elevated standards and professionalism in the industry
Bait box A plastic or metal box containing toxic or non-toxic rodent bait placed in or around infrastructure protected by a pest controller. They protect bait from non-target species like dogs, cats and birds. Biocide A biocide is a chemical
POLICY Pests in public holdings All government estates will require some element of public health pest management. Hospitals, schools, council contracts, social housing, prisons and parliament buildings have agreements with pest profess
