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

25 January 2023

Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA

REGULATION  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations. Anticoagulant rodenticides are authorised on the understanding th

24 January 2023

New dedicated proofing service is paying dividends, says LNPS

PRESS RELEASE A new ‘proofing’ service is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice. London Network for Pest Solutions has a contract with a local authority to deliver pest control. Th

23 January 2023

Think twice before tackling winter rats, says trade body

PESTAWARE Householders are being urged to weigh up the cost of cutting corners on pest control this winter. During wintry weather, rats will begin to seek food and shelter indoors, posing a risk to businesses - but a greater risk co

18 January 2023

Orkin acquires north west-based Pestproof

PRESS RELEASE US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, has once again expanded its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Failsworth, Manchester. Pestproof was establ

16 January 2023

New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

MEMBER BENEFIT Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.  BPCA member companies now have access to: A monthly prize draw BPCA members are automatically entered into a

09 January 2023

Patented pest management products now available direct from IPS

PRESS RELEASE In 2023, International Pheromone Systems (IPS) is taking a new pathway in the distribution of the company’s flagship products. It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac bran

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

PRESS RELEASE Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK, including 2021 and 2022 data. The report includes details on hybrid resistance (whe

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member. 1env’s now supply a wide range of high-qua

03 January 2023

New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to give members discounts on car and van maintenance needs. BPCA members get 4% off Kwik Fit Club, a subscription service that helps take the hassle out of vehicle maintenance. Y

23 December 2022

Pest Solutions rolls out successful business rebrand

PRESS RELEASE This year Scotland-based BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business.  Managing Director, Chris Cagienard, said: "Everyone in our team is work