03 May 2024

Tackling recruitment challenges in the pest management industry

BPCA Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes investigates how the new BPCA Onboarding Scheme is helping companies of all sizes induct and retain their new talent.. More

26 November 2020

Tackling rodent resistance

Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to pest controllers.. More

06 June 2023

Tackling summer ant infestations

As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.. More

31 July 2024

TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey

CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.. More

15 October 2024

TAKE PART: Consultation begins on the Pest Management Qualifications Framework

A consultation is open concerning the future of pest management qualifications. . More

30 September 2020

Take steps now to stop squirrels entering your home

BPCA is urging people to take preventative pest management measures to stop squirrels getting into your roof space this winter.. More

12 May 2021

Taking the lead? The future of lead ammunitions for pest management

Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer, from DKA Pest Control, asks: “Is it time to think about surrendering our lead?” . More

19 May 2021

Talking Pest Management chat with CEPA President

A Q&A session about the role and objectives of CEPA was recently held with President Henry Mott, as part of the Talking Pest Management series.. More

11 May 2018

Talking to pest control customers about bees

BPCA’s newest special interest group, Beewise, has been put to work trying to take the sting out of communicating with clients about bees around the home.. More

30 May 2022

TechAssure: Virtual assessment of practical skills and knowledge

In PPC107, Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill for newly qualified technicians.. More

31 May 2021

Technicians takeover BPCA in lead up to World Pest Day

Five technicians are taking over BPCA’s social media channels to show the world the essential role they play in protecting public health.. More

25 November 2016

Tenth assurance scheme gets rodenticide stewardship approval

Laid in Britain, an assurance scheme for hen's eggs, has been approved by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime as proof of competence for the purchase of professional use rodenticides. . More

09 May 2022

Terminix UK sold to Norvestor

Press release: Terminix Global Holdings, following its merger with Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor.. More

07 November 2017

Termites in the Midlands?

BPCA member, CSS Pest Services, identified a small colony, initially thought to contain up to 30 termites, during a routine inspection. After seeking confirmation from an entomologist, the termites were identified as Kalotermitidae, more commonly known as ‘Drywood Termite’.. More

17 March 2020

Tetramethrin classification changes

Tetramethrin, the active ingredient in some insecticidal products, has been classified as a category 2 carcinogen.. More

13 September 2017

That’s newts to me

Jonathan Walker from BPCA Member company, Eradipest, expected a straightforward rodent problem. However, his site survey revealed that rats weren’t the only species that had made themselves at home.. More

11 November 2024

The annual Pest Management Crossword Book Volume 1 has landed!

Press release: The new annual Pest Management Crossword Book by BPCA Consultant memebr Veritas Pest Consultancy has been launched. . More

11 May 2018

The big pest control get together: a look back at PPC Live 2018

Third time’s the charm for BPCA’s roaming trade show, PPC Live. With more visitors, exhibitors, and positive feedback than ever before – we’re calling it a win for everyone involved. . More

23 August 2021

The BPCA Standard: what does it take to be a BPCA member?

In PPC104, Dee Ward-Thompson explains why we think that BPCA membership is still the highest pest management standard a company can meet. . More

13 September 2017

The Brit in Brussels

Henry Mott has served as BPCA President and still actively runs a pest management company here in the UK. Now he’s taken his seat at the top of the table for the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA).. More

06 December 2018

The case for rat blockers

Daniel Bamford, Director of Metex, explains how a properly installed rat blocker can protect your clients from reinfestation and add another potential revenue stream for professional pest controllers. . More

27 November 2023

The children are our future: making the pest control industry appealing to young people

BPCA's EDI committee tackles pest control recruitment and asks, "why aren't more young people interested in a pest control career?". More

02 August 2017

The cost of getting it wrong

Amid a series of successful prosecutions and press releases from the HSE , we thought it was worth wrapping up a few of case studies so you can get a clear picture of the consequences of “getting it wrong”. More

16 May 2017

The Death of Diesel?

It’s alleged that some of our cities have such poor air quality that it contributes to the early deaths of some 40,000 UK citizens.. More

17 November 2017

The death of the Yellow Pages and the rise of Shirley Temple

Telephone, telephone table, family address book, pen pot (complete with an assortment of random pens) and The Yellow Pages. My, how times have changed…. More