01 September 2022

Cockroaches: Understanding behaviour and best treatment 

Press release: BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat cockroaches and how to prepare areas before treatment.. More

24 August 2022

Why the vacuum cleaner is your best weapon against fleas

Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).. More

23 August 2022

New monitoring lure for lined click beetle

Press release: A new lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers to monitor all three types of Agriotes beetles. . More

12 August 2022

BBKA holds fourth Asian Hornet Week this September

Press release: British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is promoting the new updated Asian Hornet Watch app.. More

12 August 2022

False widow spiders call outs on the increase, says LNPS

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.. More

22 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Termites: evolution, biology and ecology

In this video, Steve Broadbent from Ensystex in Australia talks about termites; a destructive timber pest that keeps pest control companies Down Under very busy. . More

22 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Invasive Crazy Tawny Ants in south US

In this video, Dr Michael Bentley from NPMA talks about surviving the tidal wave of the invasive Tawny Crazy Ants in the US. . More

22 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Pests on the horizon: Spotted lanternfly

In this video, Dani Lindley-Klassen from Defra talks about the Spotted Lanternfly and how it could be a future pest threat to UK plant life. . More

08 July 2022

VIDEO: Understanding ULV and fogging treatments

In this video, BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley takes a look at the subtle differences between ULV treatments and fogging. . More

05 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Accidental imports of venomous spiders

In this video Chris Woodard discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences.. More

01 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Invasive Asian hornet: identifying and reporting

In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help.. More

01 July 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Flying into action, fly control by Lodi UK

In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK goes through the who, what, where, why and when of pest fly control. . More

29 June 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of insecticide usage

In this video, John will explore the hierarchy of insect control, insecticide application options and the risk to non-targets.. More

10 June 2022

How to identify ‘things that go buzz’

As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.. 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 April 2022

Check for these four signs of cockroaches this spring

Householders planning a spring clean should look out for signs that cockroaches have entered their home.. More

25 May 2022

New Asian hornet identification guidance out now

A technical awareness and reporting guidance document on identifying Asian hornets has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services.. More

20 May 2022

World Bee Day: how can pest professionals help bees?

As pest experts, we all know how important bees are, which is why we've put together a list of ways you can help them this World Bee Day. . More

29 April 2022

New Omniveo fly trap 'designed to see it all'

Press release: A new range of professional UV flying insect light traps has been launched by Netherlands-based manufacturer, Alcochem Hygiene.. More

13 April 2022

VIDEO: Digital Forum 13 - Bed bugs: know your pest

In this video, Alexia Naylor from Cimex Store talks about one of the most despised pests there is - the bed bug! . More

12 April 2022

VIDEO: Trending analysis for EFK capture

During this video, Natalie will explore what a fly catch trend analysis is and how pest professionals can use it.. More

30 March 2022

New fruit fly attractant launched by IPS

Press release: Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.. More

28 February 2022

Check for bed bugs before season starts, says BPCA

Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.. More

28 March 2022

Bed bug tape launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx

Press release: InsectoSec Tape was successfully launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx 2022 in March. . More

01 March 2022

Ask the technical team March 2022

Delusional parasitosis, wasp nest legalities, roadkill and live capture trap dispatch are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.. More