30 August 2018

Work-life balance for professional pest controllers

Time with your family makes you happier, healthier and more productive. PPC asked life coach Chris Dudley to weigh in on the perennial balancing act between home and work life.. 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

13 March 2025

World class programme for PestWorld East 2025

A world class programme, featuring speakers, researchers, exhibitors and industry experts from across the globe, has been drawn together for PestWorld East 2025.. More

05 June 2023

World Pest Day 2023: BPCA urges graduates to protect public health with career in pest control

On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.. More

25 May 2023

World Pest Day 2023: Careers in pest management survey

Help BPCA promote career opportunities in pest control with this short survey!. More

04 June 2018

World Pest Day: What would the world be like without pest control?

6 June 2018 is the second ever World Pest Day. To mark the occasion, we’re imagining what would be different in a world without any pest management.. More

08 May 2018

World’s largest rodent eradication project declared a success

The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia is officially declared free of rodents for the first time since humans arrived on the island, due to the world's largest rodent control programme. . More

16 January 2019

Would you eat meat fed on pests?

For many, having an insect anywhere near your breakfast would be cause enough to call a pest management company. But what if your breakfast bacon had been fed on insects? Would the thought of pigs fed on cockroaches, put you off your butty?. More

07 September 2023

WowNow Hire expands business development team

Press release: WowNow Hire, a leading provider of hire equipment in the FM, construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members.. More

24 February 2023

WowNow Hire ready to lift you to new heights at PPC Live

Press release: BPCA member WowNow Hire has been supporting pest control businesses across the UK for over 20 years and will be ready to welcome you to their stand. . More

04 October 2021

X-Trap EFK excels in controlled testing

PestFix's new LED fly trap, X-Trap 50, passes independent testing with flying colours. . More

28 March 2019

Young technician named the best in the country at trade body awards

A pest technician from Croydon has been named the best in the country at a prestigious industry event for his commitment to training and development. . More

06 March 2018

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16 November 2017

Your Association: Get involved with PPC magazine

A considerable amount of time and resources get dedicated to creating PPC magazine. Content and Communications Officer, Scott Johnstone, looks to what the future holds for PPC and how you can be involved in its development in 2018.. More

03 August 2020

Your first pest control employee: Two heads better than one?

Taking on your first employee is a landmark moment for any pest management business. It can bring in changes to procedures, policies and management style.. More

08 August 2024

Your guide to Bumblebees in the UK

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to inspire public support for bumblebee conservation across the UK and offers a helpful guide for identifying these bees in gardens.. More

06 July 2018

Your helpful-friend: who are the BPCA technical team, and what do they do?

BPCA has a full-time pest control Technical team who are there to support our members – but who’s on the team and what sort of support can they give? We thought it was worth giving you a proper introduction to our Tech team.. More

13 September 2017

Your new (digital) home

Moving home is always scary, especially when you share it with 600+ members. A website is more than a digital presence – it’s the interconnected home of a membership organisation, its members and affiliates. Oh, and BPCA’s home gets nearly a million visitors per year looking for pest advice. Scott Johnstone, BPCA Content and Communications Officer elaborates.... More

28 February 2018

Your say: Public consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a public consultation derogation to the exclusion criteria.. More

21 May 2018

Your say: Public consultation on drones (unmanned aircraft)

The EC is conducting an open public consultation relating to the possible adoption of rules applicable to drone operations. Any changes in the rules may affect pest management companies that use drones as a tool within their business.. More