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11 September 2025
Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.. More
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11 September 2025
Non-pest invertebrate biology, behaviour and advice
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests.. More
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11 September 2025
Know your enemy: the key to tiny fly control
In this PPC120 article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes.. More
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11 September 2025
Battling Stored Product Insect (SPI) infestations
Richard Faulkner, Envu’s National Account and Technical Manager, outlines the Stored Product Insects UK pest professionals are most likely to encounter.. More
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11 September 2025
PESTWATCH: The Lesser Housefly
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.. More
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11 September 2025
Opinion: Bee-fuddled – Bee management and pest control
Stricter laws and rising eco-awareness make feral honey bee jobs especially sensitive. BPCA’s online debate saw four specialists explore the practical, legal and ethical challenges of bee work.. More
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27 August 2025
Don’t let bed bugs be a bugbear this season!
Press release: Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF, explores the strategies and solutions needed to gain control of a bed bug infestation.. More
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27 August 2025
Wasp control in 2025: identification, safety and treatment options for professionals
In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control. . More
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19 August 2025
VIDEO: Wasp control in 2025: behaviour, biology and evolving control strategies
Wasp season can cause alarm, stings, and serious health risks - but for pest professionals, it’s all about control, safety and smart treatment choices.. More
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23 July 2025
VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps
Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).. More
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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. . More
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12 June 2025
INFOGRAPHIC: Tiny insects: just how small are they?
In PPC119 we took a close look at some of the smaller pests that are common in the UK.. More
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12 June 2025
Ashes to ashes: Life after bendiocarb
In this PPC119 article, Paul Westgate talks to us about life after bendiocarb and investing in skills for professional wasp control.
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12 June 2025
Control, monitor or suppress: what are insect light traps really for?
In this PPC article, Tom Holmes shares his extensive knowledge of insect light traps to help pest professionals better understand these vital tools.. More
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11 June 2025
"Mega ants" hit the press
With Tapinoma magnum ants hitting the headlines, BPCA gave news outlets the lowdown on this invasive species. . More
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12 May 2025
BPCA highlights hornet sightings in Invasive Species Week
BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.
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30 April 2025
VIDEO | Digital Forum 30 | Solitary Bees - identification, biology and behaviours for pest professionals
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.. More
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30 April 2025
VIDEO | Digital Forum 30 | Termites! A threat to UK pest control professionals?
In this video, we're joined by Laura Rosenwald from NPMA as she talks about a mighty termite problem!
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30 April 2025
VIDEO | Digital Forum 30 | Biology and behaviour of ants on the trail
In this video we're joined by John Stewart from BPCA member company Pelsis, where he presents his guide to controlling ants.. More
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16 April 2025
Join BPCA's new Special Interest Group: BugWise
BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods. . More
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08 April 2025
New opportunities for Outcast Ant use
PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.. More
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21 March 2025
Opinion: Honey bee relocation
In this article, Simon Spratley, Bounty Pest Control and BPCA BeeWise, talks about the pros and cons of rehoming honey bees. . More
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21 March 2025
INFOGRAPHIC: Pollination: the facts
As part of PPC118's Bee Special issue, BPCA put together some interesting facts on pollination. More
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12 March 2025
Syngenta: Get close to the action for ant control
Press release: As spring temperatures start to rise, Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes talks problematic ants and how pest controllers can increase their chances of an effective treatment. . More
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03 March 2025
Don't let pests spoil Pancake Day
Ahead of Pancake Day, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests.. More