31 October 2022

Meet the members: 25 years of Bounty Pest Control

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC109 October 2022 This year, Kent-based Bounty Pest Control celebrated 25 years in business. We spoke to Elaine and Martin Rose-King about their pest control journey. The challenges The challenges of running a b

31 October 2022

Corporate social responsibility: what kind of impact can a pest management company create?

BUSINESS | PPC109 October 2022 When we hear the phrase ‘corporate social responsibility’ we often think about mega organisations and their box-ticking; things that companies do to make themselves look good for a PR opportunity. PP

31 October 2022

Owning a pest control business - when do you break-even?

BUSINESS | PPC109 October 2022 Starting a new business can be a daunting and costly venture. We asked the owner of Blu Bookkeeping, Julie Holland micb, to give new business owners an overview of the importance of knowing initial business costs

28 October 2022

Developing your pest control skills with BPCA

TRAINING AND CPD | PPC109 October 2022 In this article, BPCA’s Training and Professional Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores why continuing professional development (CPD) can be a great tool for a pest professional’s develop

27 October 2022

Pest control industry flocks to Boston for PestWorld 2022

PRESS RELEASE The professional pest control industry was out in force at this year’s PestWorld 2022 event held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA over the four days of 11-14 October 2022. For most international delegates it had bee

21 October 2022

Cinven acquires Bayer Environmental Science

PRESS RELEASE Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven, after the two companies had entered into a corresponding agreement in March. The conditio

20 October 2022

Updated options for rodenticide ‘proof-of-competence’ training

PRESS RELEASE The choice of training for farmers and trainee pest controllers to become recognised competent users and authorised purchasers of professional grade rodenticides has been updated in conjunction with the Campaign for Responsible R

18 October 2022

New appointments at Pelsis Group

PRESS RELEASE Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon as General Manager for its UK and Nordics operations. Scott joins Pelsis from Rentokil Initial where he was Area Operations Manag

14 October 2022

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators are Carbon Neutral for 7th year running

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer members, Exterminators PLC, were successful in gaining the globally recognized Carbon Neutral certification for the seventh consecutive year, further demonstrating their continuous commitment towards the environment

10 October 2022

VIDEO: Rodent behavioural and physiological resistance

CPD VIDEO To be able to successfully control rodents we need to understand their behaviour and how they will react to the environment around them.  It's important to remember different areas of the UK will also have resistance issues to a

07 October 2022

Confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Dover

PEST NEWS Enhanced surveillance is now underway in Dover, following confirmation of an Asian hornet sighting. A photo, taken by a member of the public this week, was sent to the National Bee Unit (NBU) which later confirmed the iden

06 October 2022

BPCA to give evidence as Welsh Parliament set to ban glue boards

LEGISLATION The Agriculture (Wales) Bill has been published, committing to a complete prohibition of using snares and glue traps. Unlike the Glue Traps (Offences) Act, the Agriculture (Wales) Bill has no provision for pest professionals t

03 October 2022

Engineering company fined for amateur pest control accident

HEALTH AND SAFETY An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof while installing bird deterrent spikes. On 13 May 2020, a man working for Craven and Nicholas (Engineering) Ltd on St John’

29 September 2022

Ready, aim, fire! Scientists build cockroach killing laser

PRESS RELEASE Cockroaches are famously resilient - for years people believed they could even survive a nuclear bomb.  What they can’t survive is the new laser and artificial intelligence system designed by a scientist at Heriot

28 September 2022

Avian flu control zones in force across East England

PUBLIC HEALTH Following a number of cases of bird flu in across the east of England, a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was declared on 27 September in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. Pest controllers in this area shou

27 September 2022

Call your GP or vet to remove ticks say pest experts

PESTAWARE An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Ticks, which are implicated in the spread of Lyme disease, can be inadvertently pick

23 September 2022

Nanogreen acquires Krypton Environmental Services

PRESS RELEASE Nanogreen acquires BPCA member Krypton Environmental Services to round off their Soft Facilities Management offering. Following entry into the Soft Facilities Management space since 2020, Nanogreen announced their acqu

22 September 2022

David French elected RSPH Fellow

David French, from BPCA member company 5 Star Pest Control, has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH).  A fellowship is awarded to individuals who can demonstrate a career commitment to the i

22 September 2022

Free SSIP Health and Safety Certification for BPCA members launched

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA has teamed up with inspection body CQMS Safety-Scheme to offer BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification. Full BPCA members can get the certification by completing an online assessment directly

07 September 2022

Editorial: You can’t do a good job – if your job is all that you do!

EDITORIAL | PPC108 September 2022 Between sky-high temperatures and soaring fuel bills, you’re not alone if you’re feeling a little frazzled at the moment. With the endless wasp jobs, the hot attic spaces in PPE, and the extra

15 September 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London. BPCA members secured the majority of the awards on offer.  The Awards were a prestigious showcase of professional pest contr

09 September 2022

HM Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, on Thursday, 8 September 2022. BPCA joins everyone in the United Kingdom and across the world in sending our condolences to the Queen's family, and to all those whose liv

08 September 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 108 (PPC108) out now

CONTENTS | PPC108 September 2022 PPC108 is out now, with a focus on wellbeing, mental health and hobbies. We have articles on staff wellbeing, plus a round-up of things BPCA members and our staff team like to do in their spare time. We al

07 September 2022

Pests in politics: Summer 2022

NEWS | PPC108 September 2022 With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations. PPC hel

07 September 2022

Pests in the press: April to July 2022

NEWS | PPC108 September 2022 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. Landlords Engagement with landlords has been a recurring