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17 July 2019
Stay alert to membership fraud
Forged BPCA membership certificates have been reported to us and we're asking members to be vigilant.. More
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27 January 2022
Stay updated on changes to the Highway Code
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January.. More
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03 January 2020
Staying safe on the roads
Pest control is a mobile business and winter driving can be hazardous, so let's take a look at how you can stay safe while out and about. . More
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02 February 2025
Step up to the No Pest Fest on the PestFix stand at PPC Live 2025
Press release: PestFix is back at PPC Live and ready to impress with an arcade of pest-proofing fun!. More
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29 January 2025
Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. . More
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19 September 2024
Stop the presses! BPCA in the media
Find out how BPCA engages with the press to reach the public on behalf of the pest management sector.. More
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23 October 2023
Storm Babet floods will flush out rats, says BPCA
A national trade body is urging householders to take steps to prevent rats seeking refuge in their homes from the recent flooding.. More
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28 February 2020
Storms will drive pests into homes says PelGar
BPCA member PelGar says that the back-to-back battering of the UK by storm fronts and widespread flooding is likely to drive pests into human areas.. More
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12 November 2019
Strategic storytime: Why don't they pay the piper?
In this article we demonstrate the value of pest management and its people, by telling the story of one of BPCA's strategic goals.. More
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07 August 2024
Strategies for making the most of your business sale
In the current climate, careful planning and a good adviser are essential for minimizing taxes and maximizing net proceeds when selling your business.. More
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20 January 2025
Stress, anxiety and depression among leading causes of workplace illness
HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related. . More
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24 April 2017
Sub-contracting - how often do you check that your sub-contractors are still in membership?
Each year, there will be some companies who choose to no longer be a member of BPCA or those who are removed from membership as they no longer meet the membership criteria.. More
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01 August 2019
Sugar-seeking wasps spark safety message
Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays.. More
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30 August 2018
Summer Summit: Global Summit of Pest Management Services
BPCA sent our Chief Exec and Technical Manager to the Global Summit in Portugal. They both came back exhausted and tan-less. We asked them to report their findings to PPC readers.. More
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03 December 2018
'Super rat' hotspots surround central data void
New hotspots of rats that are resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified by monitoring carried out at The University of Reading. . More
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20 April 2020
Surge in pest activity in Covid-19 shutdown
BPCA is keeping a watching brief on pest issues after a survey revealed a significant spike in rat and mice activity in the Covid-19 pandemic.. More
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23 February 2018
Surge in poison-resistant rat numbers
BPCA is highlighting the importance of expert pest control after a report revealed a new generation of rats carrying a genetic mutation which makes them resistant to conventional poison.. More
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20 October 2020
Surprise resistance surveillance results prompt wake-up call
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.. More
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18 October 2021
Survey and quotation template now available for members
BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.. More
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26 November 2020
Survey shows dust formulations preferred by pest controllers
Tim Peeling, product manager at BPCA member Bayer, takes a look at the findings of their summer wasp study.. More
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17 May 2023
SURVEY: Anticoagulants and snap traps to control house mice indoors
Pest professionals are being asked to complete a survey to be used as evidence to the European Commission on house mice control. . More
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28 April 2020
SURVEY: Bayer on wasp control
BPCA member Bayer are looking for pest management professionals to complete their survey on wasp control. . More
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10 September 2020
SURVEY: Help us change licences for gull control in 2021 and beyond
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.. More
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18 October 2021
SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals
BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support. . More
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30 August 2023
Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce
RSPH will be hosting Public Health Workforce Week again this October, and want you to fill in a survey about your experiences working in public health. . More