12 July 2022
PRESS RELEASE The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2022 is now available. Where: John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, USA When: 11-14 October 202
08 July 2022
CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley takes a look at the subtle differences between ULV treatments and fogging. ULV and foggers are great tools to have around for insect control. You need to und
06 July 2022
PRESS RELEASE Delegates from across the globe were excited to once again be present, face-to-face, at the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP). Held at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain from 27-29 June 2
05 July 2022
CPD VIDEO In this video Chris Woodard, of Chris Woodard Pest Services, discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences. While it's a rare occurrence, it is important
01 July 2022
PRESS RELEASE With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance, PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront on Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex. “We are fo
CPD VIDEO In this video, British Pest Control Association's Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, discusses considerations for the future of pest control qualifications and invites pest management professionals to take part in a consu
CPD VIDEO In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts thes
CPD VIDEO In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK goes through the who, what, where, why and when of pest fly control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can
PRESS RELEASE BASF has strengthened its stewardship and support to farmers across the UK by launching a new digital portal offering farmers an interactive rodent control training programme. The Real Results Virtual Farm CPD portal,
PRESS RELEASE Joanne Beaseley has been appointed as a Non-executive Director (NED) for London Network for Pest Solutions. As well as being a NED for LNPS Joanne is an Environmental Quality and Resolutions Manager. She manages a team
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member BASF has launched a new category at the National Pest Awards 2022, in partnership with event organisers Pest magazine. Sponsored by BASF, the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award is open to any pest
EVENTS As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon that will aim to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations.
29 June 2022
CPD VIDEO Every insect treatment we undertake needs to consider the hierarchy of control. We need to consider the most appropriate control technique to be successful while balancing this with the risks of using that option. During t
27 June 2022
MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA consultant member Wade Environmental is now offering a discount on training courses for other members and their employees. Courses are run by industry expert Alex Wade and cover a variety of pest control-related
10 June 2022
PESTAWARE As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has produced
22 June 2022
PRESS RELEASE Cheshire-based company International Pheromone Systems has helped a young graduate to secure his first job thanks to the Government’s KickStart Scheme. Matthew Halton was struggling to find a job and doing volunt
21 June 2022
LICENSING Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (21 June) published four new general licences for the control of wild birds, ahead of them coming into force on 1 July 2022. This follows the completion of NRW’s review of its approa
17 June 2022
BPCA member company Reliance Service Solutions is offering fellow members 8% off waste services and a free waste advice service. Alex Whelan, Operations Manager of Reliance, said: “We recognise the specialist challenges that pest co
16 June 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company PestFix is opening a storefront in Chichester, calling it "the first of its kind in the south and possibly in the UK". PestFix is hosting a grand opening on 1 July at 10:30 am at Cedar Park, 30 Term
14 June 2022
PRESS RELEASE Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton has celebrated its parent group’s achievement of giving more than £100 million to good causes in a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. His Royal
Beaver Pest Control's charity football tournament raised a whopping £2,789 for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal last month. The 7-a-side football tournament was made up of teams of professionals from within the pest control
06 June 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Dealey Environmental has acquired the commercial assets of MIDS Pest Control, an established Hertfordshire-based business. Managing Director Martin Cobbald explains that they chose to include MIDS a
BIRD CONTROL Daera/Northern Ireland Environment Agency is currently considering the wild bird general licences for 2022/2023 and beyond. Similar consultations have already occurred in England, Scotland and Wales following legal chal
Training Today on World Pest Day 2022, we're launching a virtual competency assessment for rodent control, to help newly qualified pest technicians prove they can put their knowledge and skills into practice. BPCA’s TechAs
01 June 2022
CONTENTS | PPC107 JUNE 2022 Professional pest controller magazine issue 107 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme
