07 February 2022
PRESS RELEASE Here Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us about her role and why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar. With the exhibition just a few weeks away now, I thought it would be ni
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards: Quality (ISO 9001), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), and Environmental Management (ISO 14001). Organisations t
Article via Stallard Kane, BPCA Business Shield No, that doesn’t mean we can all call in sick, but National “Sickie” Day is usually marked on the first Monday in February – this year's being today, Monday 7 February.
04 February 2022
CPD VIDEO Legislation is used every day in pest control and is being updated regularly. This shapes how our industry operates, the pests we can control and the methods used in their control. During this video, John will explore:
02 February 2022
PRESS RELEASE Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry. A chemistry student at the University of Chester ha
01 February 2022
This year Devon-based Jones and Son will officially launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will be showcasing them at PestEx on 16 & 17 March. Defender Bird Spikes are a family business that have been manufacturing Defende
PRESS RELEASE Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas. Matt Turek, division president of Orkin Internatio
CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can
CPD VIDEO In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest managem
CPD VIDEO In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested? The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyon
CPD VIDEO In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways (previously Highways England) talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business. The British
28 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member BASF Pest Control Solutions is set to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry. Having exhibited at the show for over 15 years, this
27 January 2022
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January. DVSA say these rules changes will help to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding
26 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE Industry stalwart and Cleankill Pest Control’s longest-serving technician Phil Nye has retired after 20 years with the company. Phil started his career with Rentokil in 1977 as a technician, and was a field biolo
A study led by the University of Oxford has found that glue boards and anticoagulant poisoning are among the worst rodent management methods for their impact on rat welfare. Experts in pest control, animal welfare and veterinary medicine
25 January 2022
This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone. Your digital pass lets you: Quickly scan into events Prove your identity to your
24 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE Cornwall-based beekeeping clothing manufacturer, BBwear will be making their PestEx debut this March. A family run business founded in 2000 by Belinda and Michael Bright, BBwear develop and produce a range of British m
21 January 2022
On Thursday, 20 January 2022, the Scottish government announced plans to implement a total ban of rodent glue boards. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) undertook a review of glue traps. It concluded that there are
20 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE Bed Bug Foundation (BBF) has launched a new website specifically designed to make it easy for pest controllers to locate independently audited companies offering bed bug detection dog services. bbf-k9.org lists compani
LEGISLATION On Wednesday, 19 January, a committee of MPs gathered to scrutinise the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill line-by-line. Although two hours were scheduled for the meeting, it took only 45 minutes for MPs to decide to pass the Bi
19 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group is pleased to announce the appointments of new Chief Executive officer and Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment of Derek Whitworth as interim chief executive officer (CEO) of Pelsis Group
18 January 2022
Changes required by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping. Updated text will appear on labels Janu
17 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired manufacturer of flying and biting insect control systems, Brandenburg, for an undisclosed sum. Brandenburg has become a wholly owned subsidiary with all its 110 employees, customer
Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back, with some new subjects and the same great pricing! A programme of bite-sized evening courses designed for busy pest professionals, we have a selectio
14 January 2022
Pesticide labels exist on all of the products we may use in professional pest management and the importance of these labels is often overlooked. Not only is there useful, practical information about how to use the product effectively and safel
