06 November 2024
PRESS RELEASE CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale. Depending on the type of user, requirements vary slightly to reflect the
05 November 2024
EVENTS Records were broken when the professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered at PestWorld 2024, held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado, USA between 22-25 October. Ima
31 October 2024
PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions has won a second national award from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. LNPS beat service providers from across the country to win the Best Commercialisation a
GOVERNMENT Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the long-awaited autumn budget plans yesterday. Here’s how the budget might affect you. Increased National Insurance Contributions for employers and employers' allowa
PRESS RELEASE PestFix is excited to share our 2025 Academy training lineup, tailored to help pest control professionals stay ahead with skills and knowledge. This year, we’ve expanded our course options to cover everything you
29 October 2024
PESTAWARE Gardeners across the UK are being urged to look at protecting their plots from public health pests this autumn, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay. Gardeners who take steps to deter
EMPLOYMENT Almost half a million people working for real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, as the real Living Wage rates rise to £12.60 an hour across the UK and £13.85 an ho
PRESS RELEASE Advion Ant and Advion Cockroach from Syngenta are now certified for use in food handling facilities such as kitchens, production and processing areas. The prestigious HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
PRESS RELEASE Veritas Pest Consultancy are delighted to announce a new person has been added to the team. Anna Mollins joined Veritas this month as the new Business Development Manager. Paul Westgate, MD at Veritas, said, "Anna
28 October 2024
CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives us the lowdown on grey squirrel control. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so
CPD VIDEO In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm Chemicals talks about pest activity; what to look for and how to interpret those signs. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA)
CPD VIDEO In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant colonies and how to control them. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyon
CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA Professional Development Officer John Horsley gives an update on the pest control qualification framework proposal. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 27. The British Pest Control Association
21 October 2024
GUEST BLOG In this guest blog post, Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy gives businesses tips on how to manage a contract with a pest control company. It’s rare these days to see ‘in-house’ pest control. Extern
18 October 2024
MEMBERSHIP As a BPCA member, you get access to stackable discounts at Dell - up to 20% on desktops, laptops, servers, accessories, and monitors. From increased productivity to better serving your clients, your BPCA member benefit wi
14 October 2024
PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has just launched the new Neosorexa® Plus Blocks to the market for this autumn. Delivering a lethal dose in a single feed, the rodenticide, containing the active flocoumaf
11 October 2024
LEGISLATION The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms designed to improve working conditions, enhance job security, and support both businesses and workers. These changes will affect everyo
10 October 2024
EVENTS The Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has extended the deadline date to 30 October 2024 for submission of abstracts. The 11th ICUP conference will take place from 29 June to 2 Jul
PRESS RELEASE A new contracting and consulting service, Tom Holmes Consulting, has been launched by industry UV insect light trap expert, Tom Holmes. The new consulting business will provide a broad range of services, including prod
CPD VIDEO Working with residential customers can be very different to commercial businesses. It is important you understand these challenges so that you can provide the best possible service. In this webinar, Natalie Bungay wil
07 October 2024
MEMBER BENEFITS PestFix is thrilled to notify BPCA members of the latest refresh to the BPC8 Discount Zone, now packed with essential proofing products tailored for the colder months. What is the BPC8 scheme? The BPC8 scheme is an
PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group is proud to announce another strategic investment, as PestWest Electronics has now completed its move into a modern and high specification operational base at Symphony House in the Wakefield 41 industrial park.
17 December 2024
COMPETITION BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do is
01 October 2024
RESEARCH Jon Blount is Professor of Animal Ecophysiology at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall. It's one of the UK’s largest research groups that specialises in the
30 September 2024
VEHICLES It was announced in the 2022 Autumn Statement (17 November 2022), that HM Treasury planned to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vehicles, including cars, vans and motorcycles, from April 2025. On 14 August 20
