03 May 2024
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PPC115 | Your association Run by pest professionals for pest professionals – the BPCA Executive Board sets the strategy of the Association. Following our 2024 election, members chose three new directors to join the Board. We caught
PPC115 | Your Association David Cross from BPCA member company Rentokil was awarded a BPCA Life membership at our annual member meeting at PestEx. David has contributed to many committees and industry groups and has been instrumental in severa
PPC115 | Training Recruitment and retention of pest management employees are two of the biggest challenges our industry faces. 90% of employees decide whether to stay at a company within the first six months of employment, and as much as 22% o
02 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE The leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides. With over 18 years of experience in the sector, Alex wi
29 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member John O'Conner Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance divisions have joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council. Their "Bee Part Of It" initia
25 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer. Sharon, who has been the Global Technical Marketing Manager
24 April 2024
LEGISLATION Defra has released an overview of the key principles for the new licensing regime for rodent glue boards, as required by the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022. The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 allows pest professionals to
12 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before. Pestfix said: When first released in the UK by PestFix in October 2021, the X-Trap 50 was proven to be th
PRESS RELEASE Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist. Orkin said: An experienced executive
01 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE The programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit has been designed to address food safety from a global perspective. Leading researchers and practitioners from across the world will discuss and review the latest
29 May 2024
AWARDS The deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, June 7. The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. This year’s National Pest Awards, run in ass
11 April 2024
CPD VIDEO Being aware of changes in legislation and best practice within the industry is an integral part of being a professional in pest management. This knowledge can not only save you from litigation but will also give you the best rep
10 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member and pest control manufacturer BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry. Recognising the difficult circumstances many in the sector deal with
05 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk. OC
ASSOCIATION The BPCA Executive Board has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance. BPCA committees are made up of vol
28 March 2024
MEMBER BENEFIT TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April. If you're getting your garden ready for summer, the Easter deals are packed with offers on exterior paint, deckin
27 March 2024
PRESS RELEASE Bed bug management experts, Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant. It's the same market-leading bed bug attraction product, now with increased shelf life and at ambient storage.
PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical Man
26 March 2024
MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist. The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champions t
01 March 2024
MEMBER BENEFIT From 1 March to 1 April 2024, make additional savings with your BPCA member benefit coupon codes on top of Dell TechFest offers. Dell are saying thanks to their customers with sitewide deals on the latest PCs and top
22 March 2024
PRESS RELEASE Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel was the fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses. The practical research in premises infested with German cockroaches compared
21 March 2024
EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024. When: 22-25 October 2024 Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. Held each year, and organised by the National P
MEMBERSHIP BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost. TrustMark is the only UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, and BPCA is the only Scheme Prov
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control. Developed by Philadelphia-based tech firm Microshare, the EverSmart product send
