24 October 2023
PRESS RELEASE Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony. The company, which has a client base of pest controllers, animal-related trades,
RESEARCH Researchers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are looking to increase their network of UK pest controllers who carry out fox control in urban areas. Dr Alex Kent is leading the National Reference Laboratory
GOVERNANCE The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library (login required). The changes in the Rules are designed to clarify BPCA’s existing posit
22 October 2023
CPD VIDEO In this video, Natalie Bungay explains health and safety law, best practice and what small pest control businesses need to know. If you have under 5 employees and are wondering what health and safety measures you need to t
PRESS RELEASE The global professional pest management industry gathered at the Hawaiian Convention Centre, in the fabulous location of Honolulu, for PestWorld 2023. Running for four days from 17-20 October, PestWorld is organi
23 October 2023
PESTAWARE A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding. Areas across the UK have been hit by localised flooding, some very severe in parts, followi
21 October 2023
CPD VIDEO In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm explains what stored product insects are, how pest controllers can track them and how to treat them. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Control
CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Faulkner from envu talks about the lifecycle of a bed bug, rapid detection, and the future of bed bug control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Control Associat
CPD VIDEO In this video, Hazel Napier from BEB Consultancy teaches pest management business owners how to navigate the tricky waters of invoicing issues and late payment chasing. She also gives an overview of how to manage terms and condi
CPD VIDEO In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about fox control, their behaviours, signs of a fox issue and why we control them. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 20. The British Pest Control Association (
30 August 2023
CPD VIDEO In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (a member BeeWise, a BPCA Special Interest Group) talks about bee identification and behaviours. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Ass
CPD VIDEO In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control? This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Associati
CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19
CPD VIDEO In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 19. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so eve
20 October 2023
MEMBER BENEFITS The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has become an affiliate member of Logistics UK to unlock new vehicle-based member benefits for all member companies. These include: Access to online vehicle compliance
13 October 2023
PRESS RELEASE TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device from Envu that allows pest control professionals to identify even low-level infestations with over 90%* accuracy, delivering results on-site within five minutes. Wit
IN MEMORIAM BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Longtime member and BPCA volunteer, Phil was the chair of the servicing committee from 2015 to 201
09 October 2023
On 28 September Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for the second instalment of Adventure Networking. An adrenaline fuelled morning of GoApe took place, with attendees navigating 1500 metres of mid-air crossings, challenging tree
05 October 2023
CPD VIDEO Understanding how drainage networks are constructed and how rats use them can make the difference towards a successful control strategy. During this webinar, John will explore: • How drain systems work • Signs of
04 October 2023
PESTAWARE Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Regular checks at home can help identify early signs of an infestation, while visual checks when tr
01 October 2023
PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide products, Goliath® Gel and Formidor®, will be withdrawn, with the last sales in March 2024 and last use on 24 September 2024.
03 October 2023
PRESS RELEASE A new survey for the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the oldest public health agency in the world, has found that the majority of the public (85%) said there must be sufficient funding for public health workers, so they a
12 September 2023
PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed. Mating season for spiders begins in early autumn and lasts for less than
27 September 2023
BUSINESS Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year. According to the research, a total of 759 UK businesses filed for administration in the f
28 September 2023
POLITICS The Agriculture (Wales) Bill received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023. It introduced a ban on the use of glue traps which will come in to force on 17 October 2023. The Agricu
