23 July 2025

VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps

CPD VIDEO Are LED insect light traps really the future of fly control, or is it all just buzz? In this in-depth session, Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions ar

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Grey squirrel management | Planning beats guesswork

CPD VIDEO Grey squirrels are an invasive species that costs the UK millions of pounds every year in terms of tree damage, biodiversity loss, and property repairs. In this video, Oli Smith from Wildtrack Pro shares a practical guide to man

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Environmental Risk Assessments with Insectram

VIDEO Let’s face it, environmental risk assessments (ERAs) aren’t exactly the highlight of a pest controller’s day. But they’re absolutely essential for compliance, protecting wildlife, and keeping your business reputat

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Second-to-none: Understanding the risks of secondary poisoning

CPD VIDEO Secondary poisoning is one of the most important challenges for pest management professionals to understand. In this video, Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF, explains what secondary poisoning is, why it matters,

22 July 2025

BASF unveil #SelontraCertified

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified accreditation this year - an official endorsement of their training, knowledge, and safe handling of the market leading cholecalciferol rodenticide Se

15 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the memcom Membership Excellence Awards.  The memcom Membership Excellence Awards showcase the great work coming out of the membership an

10 July 2025

National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

AWARDS The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians A

09 July 2025

A global gathering at ICUP in Sweden

EVENTS Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held at AF-Borgen, in Lund, southern Sweden between 29 June and 2 July 2025. This once again proved to be four unique days for

07 July 2025

BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

INCLUSION British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families. By signing the covenant, BPCA has f

02 July 2025

Pest control professionals flock to BASF farm training day

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part in BASF’s second 'Great Day on the Farm' – an immersive, full-day training event delivered in partnership with Killgerm C

26 June 2025

Join BPCA's Qualifications Framework working groups

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.  It’s well documented that BPCA is working on the strategic development of a

26 June 2025

BASF renews Mental Health survey to uncover ongoing challenges in pest control

PRESS RELEASE Following the eye-opening results of last year’s research, leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the

26 June 2025

Pelsis launches NEW durable, poison-free silverfish trap

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has unveiled a durable, reusable trap specifically engineered to tackle stubborn silverfish infestations.  The new silverfish trap combines long-term monit

26 June 2025

BPCA celebrates World Pest Day with social media takeover

WORLD PEST DAY To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians. Five technicians from BPCA member c

26 June 2025

Programme announced for PestWorld 2025 

EVENTS The full programme of events for this year’s PestWorld 2025 is now available.  When: 21-24 October 2025 Where: Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Programme details, along with registrati

25 June 2025

Working in hot weather: how pest controllers can stay safe

HEALTH AND SAFETY As the weather in the UK heats up, here's some advice on how to stay safe while working in the heat.  We already know that some of you who are self-employed are choosing to work in the mornings and late evenin

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Servicing in the USA

VIDEO Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control Asso

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Sponsored Slot: Caught in a trap!

VIDEO Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events s

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Down under with European wasps

VIDEO Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events

16 June 2025

BPCA joins UK Business and Biodiversity Forum

PARTNERSHIPS  British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making.    As

13 June 2025

Professional Pest Controller issue 119 (PPC119) out now

PPC119 is out now! We've got some great guest articles this issue, with part two of Dave Archer's deer management write-up, a piece on insect light traps from Tom Holmes and a round-up of Paul Westgate's bendiocarb talk from PPC

13 June 2025

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