30 May 2024
POLICY Pest problems. We’ll all have them at some point in our lives, but we rarely talk about them. We all need to be concerned and act when pest infestations strike. Why? Because pests carry diseases that make you ill. R
PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business based in Glasgow, is leading the way on prioritising sustainability and the journey to net zero in the pest control industry as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce &l
DOCUMENT BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients. The document was created with the support of Orkin UK and is now available to download in the member library.&n
We're joined by Jonathan Barker from Kingsbrook talking about selling your business for maximum value. During this webinar, Jonathan will explore: • How to maximise the value of your business • When is the best time t
29 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS) as the latest step in the pest control, bird control and legionella specialist’s ambitious UK expansion. As a result of
22 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024. Recognised as a global event since its inception in 2017, World Pest Day aims to raise awareness about the criti
20 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites. Hosted by leading pest control supplier, Killgerm
17 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers in Scotland are being asked to record mosquito activity on a new website called mosquito-scotland.com. A collaborative project between the University of Glasgow, the MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research
16 May 2024
BLOG Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it? Curious a
PRESS RELEASE A national trade body says public health across England is under threat from pests due to an ‘ill thought out’ licensing scheme being pushed forward by Government. British Pest Control Association says that
14 May 2024
MEMBER BENEFIT Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale! Power all your favourite digital activities with remarkable offers on the latest tech, from powerful PCs to top electronics, cutting-edge e
13 May 2024
Preventing infestations of insects is a key component to protecting your customers and their business, be it flies, cockroaches or bed bugs. As we know, some infestations are more preventable than others, but there is always something yo
04 May 2024
PPC115 covers both the technical and business side of pest management. We have two more member benefits this time, BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay tells us about member benefit Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Nicola Waller from
03 May 2024
PPC115 | Editorial Many who wandered the hall at PestEx 2024 commented on the passion, optimism and electric atmosphere. We’re keen to continue that theme in this issue of Professional Pest Controller (PPC) magazine. We often g
PPC115 | Pests in politics ▶ Scotland’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, leaving room for pest professionals to continue with glue tr
PPC115 | Pests in the press TV has been at the centre of BPCA’s press activity in the first three months of the year, as ongoing work to position BPCA as a voice for the industry continues to bear fruit. BPCA’s Natalie B
PPC115 | PestEx 2024 round-up With over 150m² of additional floor space, more exhibitors than ever and a huge array of networking opportunities, seminars, panel debates and more, the two-day event attracted delegates from across the
PPC115 | Ask the technical team Ladybirds, Badgers, CEPA certifications and rat traps for squirrels all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. Can I use rat traps for squirrels? No. The Small Ground Vermin Trap
PPC115 | Executive Report The Future of Pest Management Survey was conducted to gain insights into current trends, challenges and opinions within the pest management industry. The survey covered various aspects including tools and techniques u
PPC115 | Technical Dr Richard Naylor, from Cimex Store and The Bed Bug Foundation CIC, has studied bed bugs for over two decades. With his wife Alexia and team based near Chepstow, they run a bed bug R&D lab, testing products and culture i
PPC115 | Technical Darron Pearce from BPCA member company, Rattraxs Pest Control, has over 30 years of industry experience in both pest control and drainage. He carries out surveys for insurance and mortgage companies, and domestic customers l
PPC115 | Technical Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF Pest Control Solutions shares his advice on best practice, as well as outlining important considerations for safe and effective pest control. When it comes to rec
PPC115 | Opinion Alex Wade from BPCA member company, Wade Environmental, spoke at PestEx about a topic that is close to all our collective thoughts and fears. The way we carry out wasp work is likely to change drastically over the next few sum
PPC115 | Business Which? Trusted Trader explains some of the main ways fraudsters might target you or your customers and shares top tips to avoid your pest control company getting stung. Falling victim to a scam can be devastating &
PPC115 | Opinion Where should you begin in pest control? Do you need experience working on the tools to start a business? What are the barriers to entry? At PestEx 2024, we asked several members about how they started out. We’ve sum
