18 November 2021

VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021

We’ve had loads of glue board and Glue Trap (Offences) Bill related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop. . More

17 November 2021

PestWorld 2021 delivers: a return to face-to-face

International Press Release PestWorld, the annual convention and exhibition organised by the American pest control trade association, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) was held in Las Vegas, USA from November 2-5, 2021. .... More

16 November 2021

NRW extend Welsh general licences into 2022

GENERAL LICENCES Four general licences for bird control in Wales, which were due to expire on 31 December 2021, will be reissued for a short period in 2022.  Following a consultation by Natural Resources Wales, which ran for.... More

15 November 2021

Brandenburg UK on a mission to reduce carbon emissions

PRESS RELEASE Brandenburg UK is on a mission to help other companies reduce their carbon emissions. Brandenburg’s professional insect control systems and fly trap technology are manufactured in the UK and shipped to 140 cou.... More

15 November 2021

Smallholders: Ten tips on maintaining your yard to help prevent pests

PRESS RELEASE Smallholders are being reminded to prioritise pest prevention with a few handy tips on yard maintenance. National trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is advising rural businesses to put in place.... More

11 November 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 105 (PPC105) out now

CONTENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF  or you can joi.... More

09 November 2021

Pests in the press: Summer 2021

NEWS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 In our new regular feature, we take a look at public relations. BPCA spends lots of time working with the press to educate the public about pest awareness and the importance of using a BPCA member for all pest.... More

09 November 2021

Back to basics: treatment reports

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Q: As a professional, what’s the best way to protect yourself from legal action when working with harmful chemicals and specialist equipment in homes and businesses? A: A pest ma.... More

09 November 2021

Pests in politics: Summer 2021

NEWS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK Parliament and the devolved administrations. This.... More

09 November 2021

Digital pest control: a wild frontier

OPINION | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Daniel Schröer is the CEO of Futura, a company specialising in digital, toxin-free pest control solutions, based in Germany. He’s also the host of the popular pest management podcast Talking Pe.... More

09 November 2021

PestEx 2022 exclusive sneak-peek

EVENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 While PestExtra brought us together virtually, we’re ready to be united again in those halls! Here’s an exclusive sneak-peek at some of our confirmed plans. The best seminar theat.... More

09 November 2021

What's out there? Digital pest management reporting software

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Making the switch from paper reports to digital might feel daunting, but there are plenty of potential benefits.  We reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the.... More

09 November 2021

State of play: How technology is shaping pest control strategies in 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Pest management is going through a technological revolution thanks to smart traps, remote monitoring, data availability, and the Internet of Things becoming more affordable and reliable. We asked Paul.... More

09 November 2021

INFOGRAPHIC: Where are we in 2021? Pest control and technology

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 If Back to the Future was to be believed, we should all be chasing pests on hoverboards wearing augmented reality goggles by now. Alas, we’re not quite there yet, but the sector has come a lo.... More

09 November 2021

Ask the technical team November 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW:  Remote monitoring can be helpful but b.... More

09 November 2021

Seeing the light: advances in optical illumination

OPINION | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights. Dave reviews the technology that significantly changed his practice. Over the past few decades there have.... More

09 November 2021

Up, up and away! Seven ways to scale your pest control business

BUSINESS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Our industry is full of ambitious small and medium-size businesses delivering fantastic quality, problem-solving pest control that protects public health. But when is the right time to scale up? Michael.... More

09 November 2021

Rising mouse numbers down-under

PEST CONTROL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 The house mouse (Mus domesticus) was introduced to Australia by the first European settlers during the late 18th century. Its distribution is now widespread throughout the whole of the country, but i.... More

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

HEALTH AND SAFETY | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Everyone has bad days. But when these bad days add up to a cycle of destructive feelings and behaviours, it’s time to pause and reassess. PPC asked Karen Mason and Lewis Smales from Essentiall.... More

09 November 2021

Dust, up to snuff? Maintenance tips for pressure dust applicators and storing pesticides

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 A bad workman always blames his tools, but are we doing everything in our power to make sure our arsenal is fit for purpose? We asked Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Soluti.... More

09 November 2021

UK rodent prevalence: the impact of Covid-19 on pest sightings

TECHNICAL | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 Did 18 months of lockdowns cause an increase in rodent populations and sightings? Dr Mark Lambert, Defra, writes for PPC about what the available data shows, from here to Tokyo. In 2020, shortl.... More

09 November 2021

Are you local? Community pest issues and local authorities

PESTWATCH | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 It’s common for pest technicians to feel like they are up against a brick wall when dealing with community-related pest problems. BPCA’s Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bu.... More

09 November 2021

Meet the member: Just the bee-ginning!

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 With a business that’s gone from strength to strength, Peter Higgs talks to PPC magazine about getting started, the obstacles he has overcome and his ambitions for the future. .... More

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

Training | PPC105 November 2021 Onboarding an employee that’s new to the industry can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes inconsistent. A good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control com.... More

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

LEGISLATION UPDATE If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned. UPDATE: The Bill (as introduced) has now been published and is available to read on the .... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Caught in a web - false widow spiders | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Pest management to food company accreditation standards | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control, including BRC, AIB and M&S.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts thes.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Selontra update | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.  The video is sponsored by BASF.  The British Pest Control Association (BPC.... More

05 November 2021

VIDEO: Rodents root cause analysis | Digital Forum 11

CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's own John Horsley discusses root cause analysis in relation to rodents. How do we get to the heart of a rat or mouse issue?  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these&nb.... More

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The kind offer comes as newly launched consultancy company.... More

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management. Karen Dawes, BPCA Training and Development Manager.... More

02 November 2021

Contego do away with fluorescent EFKs

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company, Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead. Michael Taylor, CEO of Contego, said: "We are delighted to a.... More

02 November 2021

LNPS announces sponsorship of Wapping Youth Football Club

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club. The arrangement includes sponsorship of the team’s shirts and the establishment of a sp.... More

01 November 2021

International Pheromone Systems relocates and re-brands as part of expansion plans

PRESS RELEASE Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years. Alongside these marketing activities, IPS has com.... More

01 November 2021

Tropical species is a serious public health pest

PRESS RELEASE Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species. Pharaoh ants are tiny, but can create huge colonies that that will split if threatened and can.... More

29 October 2021

Wild Justice launches Northern Ireland general licences legal challenge

Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Wild Justice h.... More

28 October 2021

False Black Widow sightings on the rise

PRESS RELEASE A seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of a mate, a national trade body has said. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is urging people to avoid.... More

27 October 2021

Be prepared for an increase in fleas this autumn, says Bayer

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers should prepare for multiple call outs to fleas in the coming months, following a delayed flea season and increased number of pets in homes following the lockdown surge. Richard Moseley, product mana.... More

27 October 2021

Dramatic drop in allegations of rogue rodenticide supply

STEWARDSHIP In the past year, only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). There were 62 such alerts in the three years to November 2020. What cann.... More

25 October 2021

End of an era for Safeguard Pest Control

INTERVIEW Following the retirement of Tim Sheehan and Paul Butterick from Safeguard Pest Control, after running the business for over 30 years, we caught up with their team to talk about days gone and the end of an era. How the story.... More

22 October 2021

John O'Conner takes on business apprentices

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot. With Bayley joining the business 12 months ago and Shahzab three months a.... More

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members. Over the last few years, BPCA has been collecting, creating and curating documents for members. We've now improved the interface and made th.... More

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

YOUR VOICE BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government. Our contribution on behalf.... More

21 October 2021

Volunteers wanted for new Academic Relations working group

BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.  We want anyone with an interest in science, academia, and interpreting the latest.... More

20 October 2021

BPCA commits to Planet Mark certification

BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint. Planet Mark is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for every type.... More

20 October 2021

Selontra wins Best Product award

PRESS RELEASE Selontra, the new rodenticide bait from, BASF, has been awarded 'Best Product' by Pest magazine. The prestigious awards recognise the products that enhance the working lives and practices of pest professionals. Elig.... More

18 October 2021

SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals

BPCA is working with University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support. We need you to take our survey so that we can find out the.... More

18 October 2021

Survey and quotation template now available for members

DOCUMENT  BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area. The template is suitable for one-off jobs and reactive work. It’s simple to use and customise to meet y.... More

14 October 2021

VIDEO: Safe and legal use of air rifles in pest control

VIDEO Using an air rifle as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) programme can be effective in the right situations. In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firea.... More

13 October 2021

Pest control and live bee removal franchise buzzing at ongoing success

PRESS RELEASE Fresh off the back of the successful return of the National Franchise Exhibition, PGH Beegone Franchising has announced the recruitment of its second franchisee who will run his pest control and live bee removal business.... More