19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Baiting Strategies, Assessments, Techniques and Efficacy

As the conditions of use change, almost with each new product label - this session takes us back to the very heart of effective rodent control but combines these approaches with the new decision making processes. In order to stick within the &

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Humane Rodent Control Products

In this video, Samuel Wood from Bell Labs explains why the new EVO TUNNEL is the humane choice when it comes to trapping. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Assoc

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Evolution of Bait Boxes

In this video, Michael Sims explains why using the Bell Labs EVO Edge is an upgrade from using other stations. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Association (BPC

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Designing for IPM and Stewardship

In this video Shyam Lakhani, Bell Laboratories, explains their commitment to rodenticide best practices, including guidelines from CRRU and what this means for your IPM toolbox. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest managemen

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: UK Rodenticide - Which bait to use, and when?

In this video, Michael Sims runs through Bell's rodenticides and defines which bait to use and when. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts t

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Guest Speaker Discussion Bell Sensing Technologies

A Bell Sensing discussion with guest speakers Pat Lynch and Brian Hensel.  This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Servicing Committee

What is the BPCA Servicing committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Martin Rose-King. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee

What is the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by long-serving member, Jim Kirk. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

What is the BPCA Outreach and Communications committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Julia Pittman. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest m

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Keeping customers and staff safe in a pandemic

Vicki Sims, of BPCA member company Lady Bug Pest Control, talks through the challenges small pest businesses are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online.  Th

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: Terms, condition and contracts for pest management companies

Do your terms and conditions adequately cover your pest management company? We ask BEB Consulting all your contract, terms and conditions-based questions. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online. 

15 March 2021

How to access PestExtra

It’s PestExtra week! This is how you access the system.  Opening time: Tuesday 16 March 2021 - 8:30 -12:30 Wednesday 17 March 2021 - 14:00 - 20:00 Thursday 18 March 2021 - 10:00 - 15:00. View agenda Register

11 March 2021

Delegates reunited in first ICUP webinar

Unable to meet face-to-face nearly 500 members, representing over 50 countries, of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) community met up on-line for the first ICUP webinar held on 9 March 2021. Ruben Bueno chaired the

09 March 2021

Irish acquisition announced by Killgerm

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Killgerm Group Ltd announced the completion of its acquisition of Dublin-based Sprayclear Environmental Ltd. Sprayclear is the leading supplier to the professional pest control service market in the Republi

05 March 2021

Cleankill’s Gold renewal proves dedication to staff

Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating after retaining its Investors in People Gold Award gold accreditation. Gold accreditation demonstrates that Cleankill has a full range of important policies in place and that everyone in th

03 March 2021

PestExtra 2021 - what not to miss

EVENTS| PPC102 MARCH 2021 While PestEx has left a hole in the calendar, PestExtra is shaping up to be a pretty good filler until we can get together again safely. We’ve done our very best to make sure PestExtra has the fam

12 February 2021

10 years and counting for CSS Pest Services

 We love to celebrate the successes of BPCA members and this year is a big one for BPCA member CSS Pest Services. Derby-based CSS was inaugurated on 14 February 2011, making this Valentine's Day the company's 10th ann

02 March 2021

New bait station controls all main ant species

PRESS RELEASE Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK. According to Bayer, Maxforce® Pushbox offers proven control over all main ant species, including Black

02 March 2021

RRAG appoints new chairperson

Dr Matthew Davies takes over as Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) chair, as Dr Alan Buckle steps down after more than ten years in the role.  Alan remains as a member of the group and will assist the new chair whi

02 March 2021

Free tests from CRRU for rodenticide resistance testing

Pest management professionals are being called upon to help create a more accurate national picture of resistance to rodenticides in rats and mice. In return, participants will get a free indication of the sample location's status from t

01 March 2021

Brown marmorated stink bug spotted in UK for first time

This week the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been officially reported as present and active in the UK, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sightings.  The bug is an insect na

26 February 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 102 (PPC102) out now

CONTENTS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 102 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 

26 February 2021

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26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

PEST CONTROL| PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 was not a great year for gull licences in England. Many licences were far too late to be effective. Some never arrived at all, and many were turned down without reasons being given. We caugh

26 February 2021

CRRU and stewardship: crunch time

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going. SPEED VIEW: Ro