02 February 2022

Scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone to fool voracious ash beetle 

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

Jones and Son to showcase new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes at PestEx

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

01 February 2022

Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin

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

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Bed bug basics | Digital Forum 11.5

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

01 February 2022

VIDEO: SPIs - A needle in a haystack | Digital Forum 11.5

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

01 February 2022

VIDEO: The IPM farm | Digital Forum 11.5

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

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Driving for better business | Digital Forum 11.5

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

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide

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

Stay updated on changes to the Highway Code

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

Cleankill says goodbye to longest-serving pest control technician

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

26 January 2022

New study says some methods of rat control fail to consider animal welfare impacts

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

New for 2022: Add your BPCA Registered card to your Google or Apple Wallet

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

Come see BBwear at PestEx 2022 for your chance to win an Ultra Bee Suit

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

Plans to outlaw glue boards in Scotland announced

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

New certified bed bug detection dogs website launched

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

20 January 2022

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes committee stage without amendment

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

New appointments at pest control technology company Pelsis Group

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

New label conditions on "robustness" of rodenticide bait boxes

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

Pelsis acquires insect pest control systems manufacturer

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

17 January 2022

Night School pest control training courses return

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

VIDEO: Know your pesticide labels

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

05 January 2022

Defra publishes 2022 General Licences for bird control

Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England, effective from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2023. The licences published are: GL40 - general licence to kill or take certain species of wild birds to

22 December 2021

Pelsis Group acquires Spanish pest control products businesses

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired Madrid-based pest control products businesses Sanitrade and Vesta Distribuciones for an undisclosed sum, to expand Edialux offering.  The deal will enable Pelsis to further ex

20 December 2021

Daera issue amended interim general licences pending consultation

Daera is currently actively considering the Northern Ireland general licences process. A previous public consultation on this matter was withdrawn on 29 July 2021 due to “a technical error”, but it is anticipated that a more compre

17 December 2023

BPCA offices closed over Christmas and new year

OFFICE CLOSURE BPCA's office will be closed for the holiday period and the Staff team will be unavailable from 1pm on 22 December 2023 - 8.30am 2 January 2024.  If you need a pest controller during this time, please use bpca.org.uk/f