16 March 2017

Trending: Chinese restaurant’s pest warning goes viral

We had a good giggle when someone shared this picture of a sign in China about their rat problem. . More

24 November 2021

Trial sites needed to help in fight against Garden Chafer

International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest that is menacing much of the UK.. More

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.. More

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024. . More

01 November 2021

Tropical species is a serious public health pest

Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.. More

13 March 2025

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new COO. . More

06 February 2025

TrustMark quality scheme to exhibit at PPC Live 2025

Press release: As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March.. More

16 April 2025

TrustMark unveils new research to build a skilled and competent RMI workforce

TrustMark has published a new report on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.. More

12 March 2019

TV presenter and ecologist to present British Pest Management Awards

"The One Show" regular, Mike Dilger, will present the second ever British Pest Management Awards at PestEx on 20 March 2019. . More

06 September 2022

TV, literature and games for pest controllers

These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals. . More

19 January 2024

Twelve years of monitoring barn owl breeding by CRRU UK

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK writes about the monitoring of barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership.. More

16 March 2017

Two Neils are better than one

Lancashire based Harvey Environmental Services has made two new appointments as the company continues to grow and take on new clients.. More

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.. More

15 October 2019

UK aid tops up funding to tackle malaria

International Development Secretary announces that the UK will match £100 million of private sector funding to help tackle malaria.. More

17 June 2021

UK government confirms plans to ban rodent glue boards completely

The government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”.. More

02 May 2019

UK pest technician wanted for Southeast Asia adventure

CPS Myanmar (Burma) is in need of a Pest Technician or Field Biologist to assist our 50 technicians throughout the country. They're looking for a motivated, detail oriented, committed problem solver to join our team based in Yangon, Myanmar.. More

17 July 2019

UK pest technicians wanted for Australian adventure

Want to trade the British winter for an Australian summer? CPS is looking for exceptional pest technicians to join their ranks during their peak season. . More

22 April 2025

UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)’s minimal impact public health pest management

NAP is setting out a strategy to reduce the environmental risk of pesticides by 10% over the next five years. . More

05 July 2024

UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit

BPCA attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting during World Pest Day to discuss global celebrations, industry collaboration, and updates on sustainability.. More

09 November 2021

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

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.. More

07 February 2022

UKAS ISO accreditation for Contego Response

Press release: BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards.. More

06 February 2025

UK-based Wasp Pole Pro will be at PPC Live 2025

Press release: At this year’s PPC Live, we are excited to showcase the Wasp Pole Pro, the lightweight telescopic applicator system to treat wasp and hornet nests at height.. More

08 February 2024

UK-exclusive at PestEx 2024 for Silverfish AS

Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024.. More

21 April 2023

UKRI and Defra invest £7 million to fight vector-borne disease

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra invest £7 million to fight the growing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK.. More

06 March 2018

Unbugging local authority pest control

While many local authorities are scaling back their pest control work (or cutting it altogether), the PPC team went to meet a local authority that’s ramping up pest management work by offering a more professional, commercial service. . More