06 July 2021
On 5 July, as the National Health Service celebrated its 73rd anniversary, BPCA member 1env Solutions held a charity bake sale at the company's head office in Leigh-on-Sea. 1env’s Head of Marketing, Ollie Hewett, bak
01 July 2021
Rodenticide use for permanent, pulsed or burrow baiting, or in covered and protected bait stations, is now only legal if the product label permits these ‘non-standard’ scenarios specifically, says CRRU. This applies equally t
29 June 2021
BPCA is excited to announce that we have been successful in securing funding from the Ufi VocTech Trust, to support the development of an interactive 3D competency simulator for pest technicians. The funding is for a pilot programme that
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Ladder Association will be unveiling two new ladder safety guidance documents in a one-off webinar. Ladder safety is highly relevant for pest management technicians and surveyor
PRESS RELEASE Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak. British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is encouraging members of the Federation of Window Clea
28 June 2021
Customer service relates to every single interaction or “touch point” with your customers. In this video, Natalie Bungay explores the areas of your business that you need to think about when considering how you can deliver excellen
24 June 2021
Changes coming into force on 1 July 2021 will affect how a UK employer should conduct 'right to work' checks for EEA citizens. On 22 June 2021 the Home Office issued a communication informing employers that their ‘Employe
14 June 2021
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control announced that in April 2021 its contract portfolio hit the £2 million mark and total turnover exceeded £3 million. In March 2020 Cleankill staff were told that they
21 June 2021
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions is playing an important role in monitoring one of the planet’s deadliest insects. Newham was one of several councils originally asked to help with a vital m
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
