08 June 2021

Spotta strengthens global reach with new resellers

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

VIDEO: Happy World Pest Day 2021 #TechnicianTakeover

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

Look out for bed bugs on the move

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

Case study: Technology at heart of pest control company

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

Technicians takeover BPCA in lead up to World Pest Day

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

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Upselling and Aftercare

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

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Innovation in Products with Lodi UK

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

27 May 2021

VIDEO: Wales Digital Forum - Leading a movement against suicide

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

Penalties for not telling HMRC about Covid-19 overpayments

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

Pelsis Group expands Edialux Professional team

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

19 May 2021

Talking Pest Management chat with CEPA President

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

What is BPCA Registered ‘Check a Technician’?

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

Covid-19 spot checks continue as lockdown measures start to lift

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

14 May 2021

WANTED: Amazing pest technicians for social takeover

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

14 May 2021

VIDEO: Principles of moth control for pest professionals

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

Professional Pest Controller issue 103 (PPC103) out now

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

13 May 2021

President's viewpoint: Build back better

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

13 May 2021

PestExtra reviewed

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

13 May 2021

Ask the technical team May 2021

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

13 May 2021

Climate change pests: critical pest species for the next 20 years

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

13 May 2021

The heat is on: how will climate change influence pest control?

PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021 Effects of climate change are touching every living form on earth, including humans. Dr Partho Dhang, the author of ‘Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide’, explores how this generati

13 May 2021

Opinion: Apocalypse when? A future without rodenticides

OPINION | PPC103 MAY 2021 In this PPC article, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks what would happen if our fears over a ban on rodenticides came to pass. Before you roll your eyes and flip past this thinking this is another

12 May 2021

Greener isn't always better: non-chemical alternatives for rodent control

PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021 BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew investigates NoCheRo, an initiative of the German Environment Agency that effectively wants to ban chemical control methods for rodents. SPEED VIEW:  NoCheR

12 May 2021

A modern rat's tale: Dutch experiences with rodenticide reduction

PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021 At PestExtra 2021, Dr Bastiaan Meerburg gave a presentation on the impact that reducing rodenticide use had on the Dutch approach to rodent control. SPEED VIEW: In the UK and the Netherlands, e

12 May 2021

The science of smell: exploiting bed bug biology with pheromones

PEST CONTROL | PPC103 MAY 2021 Dr Laura Tugwell and Dr Victor Brugman, from Vecotech Ltd, track their innovation journey from scientific question to commercial product. Insights are shared into the technical processes and cutting-edge