22 February 2023

Inspector Pipes to display interactive exhibit at PPC Live 2023

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Come try out the CoverUp Key at the DCR Inspection Systems/Inspector Pipes stand at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. Jay Williams, Marketing Manager at DCR Inspection Systems, commented: "The Cove

22 February 2023

Lodi UK gears up for PPC Live 2023 with new flea monitoring system

Press release | PPC Live 2023 BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Lodi UK will be bringing new pest control products and competitions to the Yorkshire Event Centre this March.  Matt Towler, Lodi UK's Business Development

21 February 2023

New BPCA committee: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PPC110 | News “When people from different backgrounds and points of view work together, they create the most value for their clients, people and society.” PwC 2022 As part of BPCA’s ongoing commitment to helping member

21 February 2023

Pests in the press: October to December 2022

PPC110 | News Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. The seasonal push to raise awareness of rat and mouse issues took the lead

21 February 2023

Pests in politics: Winter 2022-2023

PPC110 | News BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop. ▶ Glue boards in Wales and implications for the rest of t

21 February 2023

Bioacoustic bird management: why it works and why it doesn’t

PPC110 | Technical Peter Bowers-Davis is the Director and co-owner of Integrum Services, based in Sutton near London. With a lifelong passion for wildlife management, Peter is a specialist in aviation and airport pest management, including bird

21 February 2023

Pest control contract specifications: a checklist for food clients

PPC 110 | Technical Grahame Turner, from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, is back! He’s put together a checklist of items you might need to include for your food clients when working on a pest control specification. Wi

21 February 2023

Preventing insect damage in dry food storage

PPC110 | Technical Mike Kelly presented this article at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar. Fumigation is a simple technique designed to alter the air a target species breathes to pre

21 February 2023

Japanese adventure: Pest Summit 2022

PPC110 - Buisness A limited number of European delegates braved the onerous Japanese Covid-19 travel restrictions and made their way to FAOPMA Pest Summit 2022 held in Kyoto, Japan. The event was organised by the Japan Pest Control Associ

21 February 2023

Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

PPC110 | Member benefit Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and helps you understand how it works for your business. Are you aware of a new member benefit – a free SSIP assessment com

21 February 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: my first year as a pest controller

PPC110 | Your Association Jonathan Ely is the Director of Three Counties Pest Control, based in Devon, England. Jon set up Three Counties and joined BPCA membership in 2021. Here he talks about his experiences as a new pest control business o

21 February 2023

Pest control treatment reports: tips and templates to get you started

PPC110 | Your Association Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! Is it all really necessary? BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay is here to give you some great reasons to fill in and file those reports.  Sometimes we c

21 February 2023

BPCA Annual Report 2022

PPC110 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022. Another challenging year to be sure, but BPCA coped admirably. February ■ BPCA Registered was independently verified by the CPD

21 February 2023

President's Report: Challenges and progress

PPC110 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA. At BPCA, we’re working hard to deliver on the

21 February 2023

BPCA Committee Reports 2022

PPC110 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.  Servicing committee report: Members supporting members "We’re all m

21 February 2023

VIDEO: Bird management licences in 2023 and non-lethal control

CPD VIDEO To ensure that bird management is carried out legally and proportionately, it is important to understand UK licensing requirements. During this video Natalie Bungay, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, will explore: UK b

20 February 2023

Industry mourns the passing of John Hope

In memoriam BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope. John worked in the industry for over 30 years, and recently set up ACT; his auditing, consultancy and training

17 February 2023

New Metex rat blocker hits the market in time for PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Metex launch a new rat blocker, just in time for you to come check it out at PPC Live.  The Nordisk TX11 is one of the world-leading industrial rat blocker

15 February 2023

Laser Industrie to showcase spraying products at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023 Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March. A Laser Industrie spokesperson said, "We're rea

07 February 2023

New member benefit: Life, vehicle and more insurance products from Stubben Edge (Risk)

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector. With your BPCA membership, you can no

06 February 2023

PestWorld 2023 to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld once again this year, held and organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Save the date When: 17-20 October 2023 Where: Hawaii Convention

03 February 2023

IPS appoints Wirral man to key operational role

PRESS RELEASE International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire. Ian, from Wirral, reports to Operations Manager Neil Street and is involved in m

30 January 2023

BASF launches new monitoring paste

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced. Monitoring Paste is a non-toxic soft block formulation,

25 January 2023

VIDEO: Bee removal basics for pest professionals

CPD VIDEO In recent years we have seen bee removal become a much more popular option for pest professionals and their clients across the UK. During this video, John will explore: • Basic bee biology • Bee colony and nest s

25 January 2023

Alex Ashmore appointed as CEO of Pelsis Group

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.   Alex brings a wealth of global leadership experience with a proven track rec