01 August 2019

Sugar-seeking wasps spark safety message

Press release | PestAware Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging families and businesses to act now b.... More

31 July 2019

Abstract submissions sought for ICUP 2020

The organising committee of the next International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming abstract submissions from those working, or researching, within the field of urban pest management. The deadline for offers of abstracts is 16.... More

24 July 2019

Dealey named Future50 company

The future looks bright for fumigation specialists and BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 programme this year. A list of businesses handpicked from across Norfol.... More

22 July 2019

Critical update to permanent rodenticide baiting conditions

Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indoor locations. In both situations, CR.... More

22 July 2019

VIDEO: Risk management assessments for pest management professionals

A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm.  In this 1 hour webinar, Technical Officer Natalie Bungay.... More

19 July 2019

CRRU-style stewardship regime adopted by Jersey Gov

The Government of Jersey is introducing rodenticide stewardship covering the sale and use of professional rodenticides, to help reduce the risk of poisoning non-target wildlife.   Modelled on the Campaign for Responsible Rode.... More

18 July 2019

CONSULTATION: General licences in Scotland to be examined

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced a consultation on the general licences for wild bird management, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.   For the next 12 weeks, SNH will be taking feedback on the.... More

17 July 2019

Stay alert to membership fraud

Being a full BPCA member is a mark of quality and professionalism. The entry criteria and ongoing requirements for membership are the highest in the pest management industry.   Fortunately, cases of BPCA membership fraud are.... More

17 July 2019

MIDS pest technician forum "great success"

It was a relaxed and fun day at the first MIDS technician forum in Hertfordshire last week. Planned and hosted by Steve Middleton at MIDS Pest Control, the day was supported by BPCA and several of the sector’s manufacturers and distri.... More

17 July 2019

Syngenta App aims to keep pest techs up to date on the go

A new Syngenta Professional Pest Management App, designed to help technicians get the best out of products, is now available for download to smartphones and tablets.    The App provides instant access to essential inform.... 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.  An Australian company, Competitive Pest Services, is currently recruiting two techn.... More

16 July 2019

1env get muddy for Macmillan

BPCA member 1env Solutions sent a team along to the Nuclear Mud Race this year, raising just almost £2000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the British Heart Foundation.   The five-person team&nb.... More

15 July 2019

Use up your Ficam D, says Bayer

Following changes to the Ficam® D label, pest controllers are being reminded by BPCA member Bayer to use up any stocks with old labels, displaying HSE 4829, by 25 July 2019. Alternatively, you can replace the label on your old stock wit.... More

11 July 2019

Jim Kirk appointed Manufacturers and Distributors Committee Chair

We’re pleased to announce that Jim Kirk has been appointed as the new Chair of the Manufacturers and Distributors Committee. The selection was made by the members of the committee on 8 May and confirmed by BPCA’s Executive Board.... More

11 July 2019

PMA give evidence on glue boards at Scottish Parliament

On 20 June 2019, as part of an ongoing petition by campaigners to ban the sale and use of glue traps, the Pest Management Alliance (PMA) were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee.   T.... More

09 July 2019

Asian hornet sighting confirmed in south Hampshire

Last Wednesday the National Bee Unit confirmed a sighting of an individual, female Asian hornet in New Milton, Hampshire, after it was reported by a member of the public.    The first confirmed sighting in the UK since O.... More

02 July 2019

Killgerm celebrates Germany move with casino night

BPCA member company Killgerm began a new chapter in May, when they officially opened their new office in Germany with a stylish, casino-themed launch party. Located at Taubental industrial estate, Killgerm Germany made the m.... More

02 July 2019

Monty Python actor warns of Deathwatch Beetle threat to UK churches

British comedian and documentary filmmaker Michael Palin is supporting the future of the UK’s historic churches and chapels with a voiceover for a new animated film. The 80 second animation, produced for the National Church.... More

28 June 2019

'Watch out for wasps' says BPCA member Bayer

Signs of a second bumper wasp season in as many years are being seen across the country and BPCA member Bayer suggests the mild winter is to blame. In a press release published this week, Bayer national account and technical.... More

27 June 2019

VIDEO: General licences for bird control; update and next steps

An update on the current (June 2019) bird general licence situation in England. This webinar will have the most current advice for pest controllers who lethally control pest bird species. During the webinar, we looked at the benefits of thi.... More

13 June 2019

Defra release three new general licences for bird control

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued at 00:01 on Friday 14 June, says Defra.  The recent call for evidence demonstrated a range of impacts that individuals and groups experi.... More

06 June 2019

Bee removal and Glis glis added to Find a pest controller tool

The ever-popular BPCA Find a pest controller tool now includes options for ethical bee removal and Glis glis treatments. BPCA member companies that offer bee removal (rather than insecticide treatments) or specialist Gli.... More

04 June 2019

BPCA marks World Pest Day 2019 with message to local authorities

Today is World Pest Day and to celebrate we’re launching a targeted campaign to local authorities. We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knoc.... More

29 May 2019

New general licences grind to a stop after Defra take over control from Natural England

New general licences for bird control, such as the all-important feral pigeon and gull control for the purpose of public health, are to be delayed. BPCA has confirmed that new licenses will not be published according to Natural England&rsqu.... More

29 May 2019

Updated advice on interim measures for bird control after new licences delayed

BPCA had originally advised members that if they could wait for the appropriate general licence to be released, they should. However, now it seems we could be experiencing a longer wait, we’re advising that anyone who needs to co.... More

28 May 2019

PPC95 out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free.  The magazine can be read online, downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme and request a hard cop.... More

28 May 2019

So how was your PestEx?

  For this issue of PPC firstly I’d like to say a big thank you to those of you that managed to attend PestEx in March. For my part, I thought it was a resounding success and the BPCA Staff team really did pull off a great show..... More

28 May 2019

ADVERT: PPC Live 2020 - first look

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28 May 2019

Measuring success one person at a time

Chief Exec Viewpoint | PPC95 May 2019 I am writing this just a few days after the most successful PestEx ever. There are many ways of measuring success. One such measure could have been footfall – although I have s.... More

28 May 2019

PestEx(cellence) showcased at the UK’s pest management show 2019

PestEx 2019 saw an incredible 29% increase in total visitors as over 100 pest management product and service suppliers descended on ExCeL London in March. Thousands of people committed to public health pest management explored the 2,860m2 exh.... More

28 May 2019

VIDEO: PestEx 2019 - the pest management show

Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show. PestEx is a great opportunity for everyone in the industry to come and meet each other and see what the latest.... More

28 May 2019

GALLERY: PestEx 2019 the pest management show in pictures

Events | PPC95 May 2019 Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show... . More

28 May 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: PestEx the pest management show 2019 in numbers

Events | PPC95 May 2019 Need proof that PestEx is the biggest and most significant event in the professional pest management diary? Take a look at our infographic to see how the show has grown and improved over the years. . More

28 May 2019

Creating excellence in cockroach baiting programmes

Pest control | PPC95 May 2019 Steve Broadbent from Ensystex is back in PPC for part two of his cockroach article. Steve’s talk went down a storm at PestEx 2019 with some people calling it the best seminar they’ve ever.... More

28 May 2019

Mite monitoring and biology for pest management professionals

Technical | PPC95 May 2019 Mites are small. Really small. Infestations are notoriously hard to spot until a site has a massive problem with a large population of mites. Can you confirm if your customer has mites early? Fera i.... More

28 May 2019

Wax moths: communal pupal chambers and inquilines

Pest control | PPC95 May 2019 BPCA Consultant member John Lloyd of Independent Pest Management and Insect Consultancy is back in PPC, giving us advice on how to spot and treat for these rare pests. Signs of Aphomia sociella.... More

28 May 2019

Pest controller and customer relationships in flea treatments

Pest control | PPC95 May 2019 Richard Moseley, National Account and Technical Manager of Bayer CropScience investigates what a pest management professional can do to foster a strong customer relationship. Now is a key period.... More

28 May 2019

PestWatch: Cluster flies

Technical | PPC95 May 2019 BPCA Field Officer, Natalie Bungay, is back again with some more seasonal pest management advice. This PestWatch we’re taking a look at the tiny cluster fly. This guide is for pest manage.... More

28 May 2019

Protect and profit: All things Apis mellifera (European honey bee)

Environmental issues| PPC95 May 2019 Norman Guiver from Bee.Watch investigates how the chemicals that are necessary for life as we know it in the 21st century have had widely documented negative impacts upon invertebrates, and wha.... More

22 May 2019

VIDEO: Direct bait application in burrows available to watch now

Watch back our webinar on direct bait application in burrows presented by BPCA Field Officer, Natalie Bungay. Burrow baiting is a technique used by professional pest controllers to reduce/eliminate neophobia to bait containers when controllin.... More

22 May 2019

RODENT RISKS: Pest closure and prosecution stories

Health and safety | PPC95 May 2019 Pest infestations, particularly associated with rodents, cause more emergency closures of food businesses than virtually anything else. When googling ‘rodent risks’, you could be forg.... More

22 May 2019

Should you finance your pest management vehicle fleet?

Business feature | PPC95 May 2019 Leasing is rapidly becoming the go-to mobility choice for businesses running commercial vehicles. There are three key reasons why: cost, compliance and choice. We asked LeasePlan, a commercial veh.... More

21 May 2019

10 things you need to know about Clean Air Zones

Business feature | PPC95 May 2019 Will your pest management business be affected by the new Clean Air Zones? A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is an area where special measures are taken to improve air quality. Various local authorities.... More

21 May 2019

Daily van checks for every pest management professional

Business feature | PPC95 May 2019 Faulty vehicles are the bane of every fleet operator. They can cost your business a lot of time and money while you wait for them to be fixed. In fact, the cost of having a vehicle off the road ca.... More

21 May 2019

BPCA’s new Primary Authority partner

Your association | PPC95 May 2019 BPCA now has a Primary Authority! I bet you’re wondering what this is, why we’d want one, and what it means for members? BPCA Technical Manager, Dee Ward-Thompson, explains the new partners.... More

21 May 2019

Ask the technical team May 2019

Technical | PPC95 May 2019 Rodenticide confusion, open trays, resistance searches and invasive hornet questions are all in the BPCA Technical team inbox this issue. When you’re a BPCA member you can get technical suppor.... More

21 May 2019

Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana

Your association | PPC95 May 2019 If you were at PestEx 2019 you’d have seen people representing pest management companies from around the world in attendance. There are a variety of standards internationally in pest managem.... More

21 May 2019

Meet the member: BS EN 16636 certified successful

Your association | PPC95 May 2019 Hillbans Pest Control was awarded CEPA European quality standard certification for pest management services BS EN 16636 in February 2018. We caught up with owner Sandra Knowles to see how the.... More

21 May 2019

Reflective learning in pest management

Training | PPC95 May 2019 When BPCA Registered launched in January this year, it offered a number of new approaches to continual professional development for employees of BPCA members. One of those new approaches was around u.... More

21 May 2019

Advert: #1 Choice of Pest Management Professionals

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