18 June 2021
For a limited time, BSI are offering the ISO 45003 Standard free of charge to any small business that has under 100 employees and a turnover less than £25 million. This standard has been written to help companies support the mental&
17 June 2021
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Beaver are pleased to announce, after interviewing both externally and internally, that James Wood has been offered the position of Head of Compliance and Client Retention. The job has many facets and James
The UK government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”. In a government press release it states: “Glue traps are a widely available and cheap method of pest
15 June 2021
After three years, Henry Mott has resigned as President of CEPA, the European Pest Management Solutions Professional Association. Following Henry's resignation, former Vice-President Marc Aubry has been voted as President and Monica
09 June 2021
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Run in association with BPCA, the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) and Basis Prompt, the Nationa
08 June 2021
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest System signs three new distributor agreements in North America and UK. Spotta has strengthened its global reach with three new distributor agreements: Pest-End Exterminators and Color
06 June 2021
Once a year, (6 June) the whole pest management sector across the world seeks to increase public, government, and media awareness of the important role we all play in protecting public health. Our #TechnicianTakeover project celebrates the lif
02 June 2021
PRESS RELEASE The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging people to be vigilant to the presence of bed bugs as restrictions on overnight stays ease. BPCA is urging householders and businesses to keep watch for the tiny pes
01 June 2021
A Bayer case study showing Amicus embracing technology as part of an integrated pest control approach. Technology is currently the missing piece of the puzzle in many integrated pest control approaches, but it can play a fundamental role in impr
31 May 2021
Between 1-5 June, five technicians are taking over BPCA’s social media channels to show the world the essential role they play in protecting public health. World Pest Day (6 June) is a worldwide campaign that aims to increase
27 May 2021
In this video, Kevin Higgins from Aries Training gives a talk on selling additional pest control services and building good customer relations. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone intereste
In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK gives a talk on pest control products. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, share and connect. This
In this video, Rosy Candlin from the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) gives a presentation on mental health awareness. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in p
20 May 2021
Failure to notify them of an overpayment of Coronavirus financial support could lead to fines, says HMRC. Covid-19 hit businesses hard and there were many financial support packages announced to try and cushion the blow for UK businesses
19 May 2021
PRESS RELEASE Following news of the recent acquisitions of Edialux France and US based Bird-B-Gone, Pelsis Group has made four new staff appointments. The new appointments are part of the company's international growth strateg
A wide ranging questions and answers session about the role and objectives of CEPA (the European pest management services trade association) was recently held with CEPA President Henry Mott. The interviews are part of the Talking Pest Manageme
17 May 2021
BPCA has launched a new tool so clients can check if a technician is on BPCA Registered, our individual recognition and CPD scheme. Anyone can now visit our Check a Technician webpage, type in a BPCA Registered number and get confirmation an i
14 May 2021
As lockdown eases in stages, HSE is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections on businesses in all sectors to confirm they have Covid-secure measures in place. Being Covid-secure means being adaptable to th
We need five technicians to tell the world what pest management is all about. For World Pest Day 2021, we’re looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (1-5 June). You’d need t
Whilst the vast majority of moths found in the UK are harmless, a few are considered to be pests. In this video Natalie Bungay looks at why these can cause problems, the importance of control and the control options open to us as pro
13 May 2021
CONTENTS | PPC103 MAY 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 103 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 Affilia
President viewpoint | PPC103 MAY 2021 I happen to be writing this on ‘Pub-mas Eve’, the night before beer gardens and non-essential shops are set to reopen in England. The cautious optimism and gentle apprehensions o
EVENTS | PPC103 MAY 2021 Trying something new is always nerve-racking. However, the BPCA team is nothing if not adaptable. When Covid-19 cancelled international shows, the Association pivoted its usual PestEx event; determined that pest
TECHNICAL | PPC103 MAY 2021 Plastic alternatives, carbon 'tyre-print', recycling and eco ideas are all covered in this green special issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: What are your suppliers’ views on p
PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021 As temperatures rise in the UK, Clive Boase, of The Pest Management Consultancy, looks at some of the invasive pests you might have to learn to manage in the future. Is the invasion over yet? Centuries
