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
04 March 2024
PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group today introduced its refreshed corporate brandmark, signalling a new chapter in the company’s journey and its ongoing commitment to customers. In 2023
20 March 2024
LOBBYING An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, which leaves room for empowering pest professionals to continue employing glue traps in their crucial work across Scotland. This s
19 March 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations that would unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce. The wider workforce
CPD VIDEO This video is the second-part in a two-part series on pest control proofing techniques. Previously, we have explored the tools and equipment we need for proofing. But we also need to understand best practice of proofi
18 March 2024
MARCH 2024 PestEx returned to the London ExCeL last week, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world. Despite a challenging time for pest professionals, the atmosphere was optimistic and future-facin
12 March 2024
BUSINESS NEWS Jeremy Hunts’s 2024 Spring Budget brings several changes that may impact BPCA members, many of whom operate as small businesses or sole traders. Here's an overview of how these budget announcements may affect pest professi
RESEARCH Dr Hannah Fair, a departmental lecturer at University of Oxford, talks to PPC editors about her research exploring the social, financial and emotional impacts of living with pests. The professional pest management industry
PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. He begins a three-year term on 1 May following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the role.
