07 February 2022

National Sickie Day: managing staff absence

Article via Stallard Kane, BPCA Business Shield No, that doesn’t mean we can all call in sick, but National “Sickie” Day is usually marked on the first Monday in February – this year's being today, Monday 7 February..... More

04 February 2022

VIDEO: Pest management legislation refresher

CPD VIDEO Legislation is used every day in pest control and is being updated regularly.  This shapes how our industry operates, the pests we can control and the methods used in their control. During this video, John will explore: .... More

02 February 2022

Scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone to fool voracious ash beetle 

PRESS RELEASE Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry. A chemistry student at the University of Chester.... More

01 February 2022

Jones and Son to showcase new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes at PestEx

This year Devon-based Jones and Son will officially launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will be showcasing them at PestEx on 16 & 17 March. Defender Bird Spikes are a family business that have been manufacturing Defe.... More

01 February 2022

Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management acquired by Orkin

PRESS RELEASE Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas.  Matt Turek, division president of Orkin Interna.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Bed bug basics | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: SPIs - A needle in a haystack | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest mana.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: The IPM farm | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested? The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so ever.... More

01 February 2022

VIDEO: Driving for better business | Digital Forum 11.5

CPD VIDEO In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways (previously Highways England) talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business.  The Briti.... More

28 January 2022

BASF returns to PestEx to showcase award-winning rodenticide

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member BASF Pest Control Solutions is set to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry.  Having exhibited at the show for over 15 years, t.... More

27 January 2022

Stay updated on changes to the Highway Code

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January. DVSA say these rules changes will help to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and rid.... More

26 January 2022

Cleankill says goodbye to longest-serving pest control technician

PRESS RELEASE Industry stalwart and Cleankill Pest Control’s longest-serving technician Phil Nye has retired after 20 years with the company. Phil started his career with Rentokil in 1977 as a technician, and was a field bi.... More

26 January 2022

New study says some methods of rat control fail to consider animal welfare impacts

A study led by the University of Oxford has found that glue boards and anticoagulant poisoning are among the worst rodent management methods for their impact on rat welfare. Experts in pest control, animal welfare and veterinary medic.... More

25 January 2022

New for 2022: Add your BPCA Registered card to your Google or Apple Wallet

This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone. Your digital pass lets you: Quickly scan into events Prove your identity to yo.... More

24 January 2022

Come see BBwear at PestEx 2022 for your chance to win an Ultra Bee Suit

PRESS RELEASE Cornwall-based beekeeping clothing manufacturer, BBwear will be making their PestEx debut this March. A family run business founded in 2000 by Belinda and Michael Bright, BBwear develop and produce a range of Britis.... More

21 January 2022

Plans to outlaw glue boards in Scotland announced

On Thursday, 20 January 2022, the Scottish government announced plans to implement a total ban of rodent glue boards. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) undertook a review of glue traps.  It concluded that there a.... More

20 January 2022

New certified bed bug detection dogs website launched

PRESS RELEASE Bed Bug Foundation (BBF) has launched a new website specifically designed to make it easy for pest controllers to locate independently audited companies offering bed bug detection dog services. bbf-k9.org lists comp.... More

20 January 2022

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes committee stage without amendment

LEGISLATION On Wednesday, 19 January, a committee of MPs gathered to scrutinise the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill line-by-line. Although two hours were scheduled for the meeting, it took only 45 minutes for MPs to decide to pass the.... More

19 January 2022

New appointments at pest control technology company Pelsis Group

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group is pleased to announce the appointments of new Chief Executive officer and Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment of Derek Whitworth as interim chief executive officer (CEO) of Pelsis Gro.... More

18 January 2022

New label conditions on "robustness" of rodenticide bait boxes

Changes required by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in pest control, farming and gamekeeping. Updated text will appear on labels J.... More

17 January 2022

Pelsis acquires insect pest control systems manufacturer

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired manufacturer of flying and biting insect control systems, Brandenburg, for an undisclosed sum. Brandenburg has become a wholly owned subsidiary with all its 110 employees, custo.... More

17 January 2022

Night School pest control training courses return

Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back, with some new subjects and the same great pricing! A programme of bite-sized evening courses designed for busy pest professionals, we have a selec.... More

14 January 2022

VIDEO: Know your pesticide labels

Pesticide labels exist on all of the products we may use in professional pest management and the importance of these labels is often overlooked. Not only is there useful, practical information about how to use the product effectively and sa.... More

05 January 2022

Defra publishes 2022 General Licences for bird control

Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England, effective from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2023. The licences published are: GL40 - general licence to kill or take certain species of wild birds.... More

22 December 2021

Pelsis Group acquires Spanish pest control products businesses

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired Madrid-based pest control products businesses Sanitrade and Vesta Distribuciones for an undisclosed sum, to expand Edialux offering.  The deal will enable Pelsis to further.... More

20 December 2021

Daera issue amended interim general licences pending consultation

Daera is currently actively considering the Northern Ireland general licences process. A previous public consultation on this matter was withdrawn on 29 July 2021 due to “a technical error”, but it is anticipated that a more com.... More

17 December 2021

NRW confirm Welsh general licence extension until June 2022

Natural Resources Wales confirm that current Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds will be unchanged until 30 June 2022.  Four general licences for bird control in Wales were due to expire on 31 December 2021. .... More

17 December 2021

VIDEO: Principles of waste management for pest professionals

Management of waste is an important part of pest control and each company has a duty to dispose of it in accordance with legal requirements.  In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at different types of waste, methods of disposal and legi.... More

16 December 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd to list company on stock exchange

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member Exterminators Limited is delighted to announce that the company is planning to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange in January 2022, subject to obtaining relevant regulatory approvals in the near future.&nbs.... More

15 December 2021

Bayer add 1env to their pest control product distributor list 

PRESS RELEASE Bayer kick off the new year by adding professional pest control suppliers, 1env to their distributor list, expanding their reach to pest controllers and increasing the accessibility of their products.  Alan Mor.... More

14 December 2021

BPCA charity of the year 2022 announced

During lockdown the BPCA Staff team has been steadily raising money for men's health charity, Prostate Cancer UK. Tough at times due to the restrictions, the fundraising efforts began in March for #MarchTheMonth where the team walked.... More

14 December 2021

Pestforce celebrates success at 2021 conference in Warwickshire

PRESS RELEASE On 25 November 2021 BPCA member Pestforce held its annual conference at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire. The objective of the conference was to celebrate success, meet colleagues, talk about the future and learn new stuff. H.... More

14 December 2021

Wild Justice claims win in Northern Ireland general licences case

LICENSING Campaign group Wild Justice has issued a release celebrating a "landmark victory" in a legal challenge to Northern Ireland’s general licences for the control of wild birds. In November 2021, the group launched a l.... More

14 December 2021

Rentokil to buy Terminix in $6.7bn pest control deal

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Rentokil will buy U.S.-based rival Terminix Global in a $6.7 billion deal, scaling up the company's pest control business in North America. Rentokil shares hit a record high after the announcement, climb.... More

13 December 2021

Girl, 11, dies in incident reportedly linked to "pest control products"

Unidentified "pest control products" are believed to have caused the death of an 11-year-old girl in a building in east London. The child, along with three other people, was found unresponsive at an address on Sutton Street in Shadwell on S.... More

13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

YOUR ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2022.  Now in its nineteenth year, the TAF Best Practice Aw.... More

10 December 2021

Abridged CRRU Code of Best Practice to be made available for trainee pest technicians

STEWARDSHIP CRRU announces intention to publish an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control in January 2022. The need arises because, as responsible pest controllers know all too well, annual m.... More

10 December 2021

VIDEO: Exploring mental health triggers for pest professionals

Do you find yourself reacting negatively to people, emails or events at work? Maybe you get irritated by things people say and do, or you lack confidence in meetings, or you doubt yourself, never feeling good enough... If you experienc.... More

09 December 2021

Covid-19 update: new UK winter restrictions announced

As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, new restrictions have been introduced which may impact the way pest control professionals carry out work.  At the end of November 2021, a new variant of Covid-19.... More

07 December 2021

Spotta partners with cleaning company to offer bed bug protection in UK

PRESS RELEASE Spotta Smart Pest Systems has partnered with Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services as part of a strategic programme to bring full-service smart bed bug detection and treatment to accommodation-based businesses. .... More

07 December 2021

Case study: TrapMe rodent monitoring system for pest control

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Pelsis provides a case study on their real-time-data-driven rodent monitoring system, TrapMe, with the help of Safeguard Pest Control.  Safeguard Pest Control is one of the largest pest control comp.... More

07 December 2021

Act fast on Red Spider Mites, urges trade body

PRESS RELEASE Swift action is needed to tackle an infestation of Red Spider Mites, which can sometimes move into buildings in large numbers during the autumn. National trade body the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is ur.... More

02 December 2021

Pest control company scoops award for work during Covid-19 pandemic

PRESS RELEASE London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is celebrating after winning the ‘Covid Response & Resilience’ award at this year’s Newham Business Awards. The category recognises businesses that have.... More

30 November 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd named 'Great Place to Work'

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Limited, are delighted to announce that the company is Asia’s first pest control business to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. The company created history by sc.... More

25 November 2021

VIDEO: Guidance on CRRU stewardship for rodenticide use

Since 2015 the use of rodenticides in the UK has been controlled through the CRRU stewardship regime. In this video, Natalie Bungay explains what the CRRU code of best practice covers and what you need to consider in order to comply with it.... More

25 November 2021

2022 key updates to employment law in the UK

HR AND BUSINESS We've summarised some of the key changes to employment law which come into force next year in the UK and are likely to affect pest management businesses.  Increase in National Insurance contributions .... More

24 November 2021

Live bee removal franchise announces launch of Solihull Redditch branch

PRESS RELEASE PGH Beegone, the pest control and live bee removal franchise, is ready to launch its second franchisee, who will run his own business covering Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas.  This can only s.... More

24 November 2021

Trial sites needed to help in fight against Garden Chafer

PRESS RELEASE 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 golf courses, race courses, amenity gardens and parks a.... More

24 November 2021

BASF celebrates first year anniversary of rodenticide bait Selontra

PRESS RELEASE BASF Pest Control Solutions has celebrated the first year anniversary of its award-winning rodenticide, Selontra. This resistance busting rodenticide bait, which last month was awarded the Pest Best Product of the y.... More

18 November 2021

BPCA publishes new Code of Conduct for 2022

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA  BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022. The updated Code of Conduct is a single page of rules that all BPCA members and employees must.... More