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05 November 2015

Food banks around the UK are to be given a free pest survey as part of a new nationwide initiative.. More

26 May 2022

Trade body’s 10 top tips to defend your fabrics from moths

Ventilating wardrobes and vacuum packing clothes are among the tips on protecting clothes and textiles from moths.. More

29 June 2021

Trade body’s wasp advice for window cleaners

Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak.. More

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April. . More

12 November 2019

Trading up! Pest management: trade or profession?

This year BPCA’s Executive Board set up a series of three working groups, to find out what championing professionalism in pest management looks like.. More

31 August 2017

Training Development Manager joins BPCA staff team

Karen Dawes has joined the BPCA staff team as our new Training Development Manager. Karen has worked within the trade association sector for several years, most recently for the National Federation of Builders (NFB) which represent the needs of SMEs in construction.. More

11 November 2019

Training programme in focus: Level 2 Award in Pest Management

We sent PPC reporter and BPCA’s newest recruit, Kat Shaw, into GPC to meet some candidates and find out what makes the course internationally-renowned.. More

24 February 2021

Treasurer's report: Adapt, improvise, overcome

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.. More

26 February 2020

Treasurer's report: Nine years of membership growth

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2019. More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.. More

16 March 2017

We had a good giggle when someone shared this picture of a sign in China about their rat problem. . More

24 November 2021

Trial sites needed to help in fight against Garden Chafer

International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest that is menacing much of the UK.. More

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.. More

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024. . More

01 November 2021

Tropical species is a serious public health pest

Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.. More

13 March 2025

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new COO. . More

06 February 2025

TrustMark quality scheme to exhibit at PPC Live 2025

Press release: As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March.. More

16 April 2025

TrustMark unveils new research to build a skilled and competent RMI workforce

TrustMark has published a new report on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.. More

12 March 2019

TV presenter and ecologist to present British Pest Management Awards

"The One Show" regular, Mike Dilger, will present the second ever British Pest Management Awards at PestEx on 20 March 2019. . More

06 September 2022

TV, literature and games for pest controllers

These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals. . More

19 January 2024

Twelve years of monitoring barn owl breeding by CRRU UK

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK writes about the monitoring of barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership.. More

16 March 2017

Two Neils are better than one

Lancashire based Harvey Environmental Services has made two new appointments as the company continues to grow and take on new clients.. More

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.. More

15 October 2019

UK aid tops up funding to tackle malaria

International Development Secretary announces that the UK will match £100 million of private sector funding to help tackle malaria.. More

17 June 2021

UK government confirms plans to ban rodent glue boards completely

The government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”.. More

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