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  • 10 November 2016

    Rentokil revenue rises for the third quarter

    Servicing members, Rentokil reported another jump in revenue following an excellent performance from the pest control company. Rentokil said the majority of its regions had performed well in the period, reflecting good performances in the U.... More

  • 10 November 2016

    On the Twelfth Day of Christmas BPCA gave to me…

    As part of the BPCA's ongoing commitment to community projects, the staff team has decided they're going to run a reverse advent calendar "pass it on" charity event. Instead of having a morsel of chocolate with our breakfast every day in th.... More

  • 10 November 2016

    Rare seabird population triples on Scilly Isles thanks to investment in rodent control

    A three-year rodent control project, backed by Prince Charles, has successfully resulted in the number of nesting Manx shearwaters to increase dramatically. The project, backed by Prince Charles, successfully killed off thousands of rats that eat.... More

  • 10 November 2016

    Using refined sticky traps to meet the challenge of pesticide resistant thrips and whitefly

    With more and more pests becoming resistant to pesticides, alternative control methods are being put to the test to combat flower thrip and whitefly infestations. Manufacturing and distributing member, Russel IPM, have been running trials o.... More

  • 27 October 2016

    BPCA to host inaugural British Pest Management Awards

    BPCA will host the very first industry-wide British Pest Management Awards which recognise excellence in the UK Pest Management Sector. The British Pest Management Awards (BPMA's) acknowledge the difference individuals and companies can make.... More

  • 27 October 2016

    Released: the BPCA Training Pathway

    The BPCA Training Pathway is our new structured learning framework that has been designed to suit all learning styles and enable professionals in the pest management industry to grow and develop throughout their careers. Building on our popul.... More

  • 11 October 2016

    Ground Control Ltd win the Queen’s Award for Innovation

    Big congratulations to BPCA members, Ground Control Ltd, for winning the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: innovation 2016. The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant of Essex John Patrick Lionel Petre, recognising Ground Control's us.... More

  • 07 October 2016

    BPCA at the Takeaway Expo 2017

    Supported by Beaver Pest Control Services, BPCA attended the 2017 Takeaway Expo to showcase its membership community. The Takeaway and Restaurant Expo 2017 took place on the 27 and 28 September and attracted over 8700 people. The event which.... More

  • 06 October 2016

    BPCA is celebrating a significant milestone after seeing its 50th member achieve CEPA Certified status

    Clearwell Pest Control Services based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, became the 50th member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) to be successfully measured against it. It completes a unique double for the county as Premier Pest Control.... More

  • 06 October 2016

    UPDATE: Asian hornets nest found near Bristol

    The pumpkin-sized hornet's nest was at the top of a 17m conifer found in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Asian hornets are in invasive species of hornet that pose no significant risk to human health although, they do kill honey bees. They were firs.... More

  • 05 October 2016

    BPCA on radio after fire service issues wasp nest warning

    Fire services covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, issued a warning this week after a DIY treatment of a Wasps nest went horribly wrong. The warning comes after photos emerged of a garage completely burnt to the ground.... More

  • 05 October 2016

    Pendle Council ends free pest control for mice, rats and cockroaches

    Another local authority is ending their free callouts for many common pests, such as mice, rats and cockroaches. The people of Pendle will now be charged to call out council pest controllers after councillors noticed they were being called.... More

  • 30 September 2016

    New TAS auditor approved by CEPA

    Andy Burton, Trade Association Services new auditor has today been approved by CEPA. Trade Association Services (TAS) who work with Bureau Veritas to deliver UK CEPA Certification has recently been forced to increase its auditing resou.... More

  • 27 September 2016

    Bayer completes sale of Bayer Garden and Bayer Advanced businesses to SBM

    Bayer has confirmed completion of the sale of the Consumer business from Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division to French-owned SBM. The Consumer business is made up from Bayer Garden and Bayer Advanced business in E.... More

  • 20 September 2016

    Sighting of an Asian Hornet in the UK

    Pest experts are warning members of the public to remain vigilant following the first sighting of an Asian Hornet in the UK. The invasive species that preys on honey bees was spotted in Tetbury, Gloucestershire earlier this week and attempt.... More

  • 12 September 2016

    No certification, no sale of rodenticides from 1 October

    From 1 October farmers, gamekeepers, pest controllers and their employees buying professional rodenticide packs for use outdoors will need to show either an approved certificate of competence or document confirming membership of an approved farm.... More

  • 07 September 2016

    BPCA publishes Certificate of Pest Control Compliance

    Targeted at commercial clients, the editable document demonstrates due diligence to customer safety and features the contact details of the servicing pest control company, with reference to their BPCA membership. Developed by the Associatio.... More

  • 07 September 2016

    BPCA to celebrate 75-year Anniversary

    Taking place at the O2 Arena's Brooklyn Bowl, the largely informal dinner will give attendees the chance to celebrate the last 75 years of BPCA, as well as reflect on challenges facing the sector now and in the future. The evening will brin.... More

  • 22 August 2016

    BPCA reviews Waste Code of Best Practice

    BPCA is currently undergoing a review of the existing Pesticide Waste Code of Best Practice, written by BPCA for the benefit of the whole sector. By implementing this document, BPCA was able to secure a derogation on pesticide waste which saved th.... More

  • 11 August 2016

    BPCA to exhibit at CropTec

    BPCA has this week confirmed its attendance at CropTec 2016 which claims to be the essential event for arable and mixed farmers, their advisers and associated industries. Taking place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on the 2.... More

  • 10 August 2016

    BPCA’s New Advanced Technician in Pest Management (ATPM) assessments to start in September

    Formally the Accredited Technician in Pest Control (ATPC), the new Advanced Technician in Pest Management (ATPM) will set a new standard for pest technicians looking to demonstrate a higher level of learning. As well as benefiting from an updat.... More

  • 22 July 2016

    BREXIT... 4 questions for the BPCA Membership

    The referendum vote for the UK to exit the European Union presents both challenges and opportunities for Britain, and for our sector.  The Conservative government has a priority to maintain and build on the UK's strong economic position as th.... More

  • 15 July 2016

    Bayer explain new rules on Rodenticides

    Farmers and growers using anticoagulant rodenticide products in their operations need to be trained and certified as competent in their use under new rules, which start to be phased in from April this year. BPCA member Bayer is a Life Scien.... More

  • 14 July 2016

    CEPA certification represents secure standard moving forward

    The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has now supported 40 pest control companies to achieve CEPA Certification in the last 12 months. CEPA certification® is based on BS EN 16636, a professional British and European Standard for pest man.... More

  • 14 July 2016

    CRRU Ireland gets tenth sponsor

    The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use Ireland (CRRU Ireland) has been strengthened by the addition of a tenth sponsor member - Pied Piper Chemicals Limited of Ballinure, Thurles.  This is particularly timely according to CRRU ch.... More

  • 14 July 2016

    Updated zoonotic disease guidelines publishes

    Guidelines for the Investigation of Zoonotic Disease (non-foodborne) in England and Wales (Version 2). Revised and updated guidelines have been published which describe the roles and responsibilities of a range of organisations and agencies.... More

  • 11 July 2016

    Proactive public health pest management

    The British Pest Control Association's (BPCA) Servicing Committee Chair, Philip Halpin puts forward his three golden rules for effective pest management. BPCA recognise that reputations can be ruined and businesses destroyed if pest activity.... More

  • 29 June 2016

    New Marketing and Communications Manager to join BPCA

    Third sector marketing expert Ben Massey has been recruited as BPCA's Marketing and Communications Manager. Ben has previously delivered a successful marketing function for membership, charitable and social enterprise organisations in the C.... More

  • 29 June 2016

    Orkin enters UK market with Safeguard buy

    US pest control giant Rollins Inc, owner of the Orkin brand today announced that it has purchased the stock of BPCA Member Safeguard Pest Control and Environmental Services Limited, operating in greater London and Southeastern England. The acqui.... More

  • 18 May 2016

    HSE launches searchable database of UK approved rodenticides

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced that over 250 rodenticide products have been authorised for use under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. Of those products, 102 have been authorised for use in waste dumps and 107 for use.... More

  • 09 May 2016

    Two new backers brings CRRU UK roster to 17

    The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has two new members contributing financially and providing expertise to the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. They are Belgagri from Belgium and Impex Europa, Spain. This takes the number of CRR.... More

  • 09 May 2016

    Rodenticide stewardship standard label text confirmed by HSE

    Three legally binding rodenticide label phrases, which stewardship-authorised products for professional use in and around buildings or outdoors in open areas and waste dumps must carry, have been confirmed by HSE to the UK Rodenticide Stewardshi.... More

  • 05 May 2016

    BPCA claims national award

    The British Pest Control Association has landed a prestigious national award. Last year BPCA launched a new online learning package as part of its extensive training programme. And the initiative, which delivered a first for the industry, was name.... More

  • 22 April 2016

    CleanKill Shortlisted for Global Award

    Surrey based BPCA Member Cleankill Environmental Services has been named as a leader in people management practice globally, having been shortlisted in the Excellence in Social Responsibility category (up to 249 employees) in the third annual Inve.... More

  • 22 April 2016

    Exclusive pension benefit for BPCA Members

    Auto-enrolment for pensions is now in place for companies. The People's Pension is able to help BPCA members with auto-enrolment and manage the process to set up a workplace pension. BPCA members receive a one-off reduced fee of £300+.... More

  • 26 February 2016

    BPCA attend DEFRA meeting regarding trapping

    Dee Ward-Thompson attended a DEFRA meeting held on 31 January regarding trapping. 38 people attended the meeting, including farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers. BPCA were the only pest control association represented. EU legislation is.... More

  • 17 February 2016

    National Pest Management Association Appoints Dominique Stumpf as Chief Executive Officer

    February 16, 2016 (Fairfax, VA) - Today, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Dominique Stumpf, current chief operating officer to the position of chief executive officer. NPMA Pres.... More

  • 16 February 2016

    Southampton’s MX Wholesale withdraws rodent glue traps following HSI-UK’s Unstuck Campaign, sets industry example

    LONDON (15 Feb. 2016) - Southampton-based MX Wholesale, the UK's No.1 cash and carry wholesaler, has been praised by animal welfare campaigners Humane Society International/UK for withdrawing from sale rodent glue traps. The wholesaler took the.... More

  • 03 February 2016

    Pest controllers alerted to end of routine permanent rat baiting around rural buildings

    Except as a justifiable last resort against clear long-term threats to human or animal health, the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime now rules out permanent rodenticide baiting around the outside of rural buildings. There is substantial evide.... More

  • 22 January 2016

    New BASIS chair

    THE new chairman of BASIS PROMPT has revealed plans to boost the profile of the initiative as part of a push for significant growth. Sabra Everett wants to see the professional register play an increasingly influential role within the pest co.... More

  • 11 January 2016

    Pelsis acquires Tanaco

    The Board of Directors of the Pelsis Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Tanaco A/S of Esbjerg, Denmark, with immediate effect. Tanaco is an established business serving the Danish Professional Pest Control market as well as.... More

  • 01 January 2016

    Specialist insurance for the pest control industry - Bradshaw Bennett

    BPCA and Bradshaw Bennett understand working in the pest control industry is a diverse job in which you can face different situations. Working with chemicals and firearms means that you can face a unique set of risks, and even in the best-regula.... More

  • 23 December 2015

    Suterra LLC agrees to sell its UK industrial monitoring business to Curtis Gilmour Holding Co.

    BEND, OREGON (December 21, 2015) - Suterra is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to sell its Treforest, Wales-based business to Curtis Gilmour Holding Co. With this sale, Curtis Gilmour will acquire Agrisense Industrial Monitor.... More

  • 17 December 2015

    Major wholesalers withdraw cruel rodent glue traps following HSI-UK’s Unstuck Campaign

    Wholesalers, professional pest control industry experts and the RSPCA are getting behind Humane Society International/UK's Unstuck campaign to ban the public sale of cruel rodent glue traps. Rats and mice experience prolonged suffering on glue t.... More

  • 10 December 2015

    Companies first to win key industry accreditation

    TWO pest control companies have become the first in the UK to gain a new industry accreditation. The European Standard for Pest Management Services EN16636 and its accompanying certification scheme was launched earlier this year by the Confederati.... More

  • 27 November 2015

    Australian acquisition announced by Killgerm Group Ltd

    Today, Killgerm Group Ltd is proud to announce the completion of its acquisition of the Starkeys Products business. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Starkeys Products has been producing high-quality insect light traps and electric fly killers un.... More

  • 24 November 2015

    Fumigation Qualification: Joint HSE-Industry Statement

    Regulatory requirements for the use of professional plant protection products require users to hold a specified certificate (demonstrating sufficient knowledge of safe and sustainable use) issued by an officially designated awarding body. The.... More

  • 18 November 2015

    ServicePro and Listen360 Combine to Improve Quality of Pest Control Services

    ServicePro, a leading provider of software solutions for the pest management and service industry and Listen360, the leader in customer feedback management and analytics announced a partnership today to enable ServSuite users to retain existing cu.... More

  • 05 November 2015

    Trade body boost for food bank charity

    Food banks around the UK are to be given a free pest survey as part of a new nationwide initiative. Record numbers of people are turning to charities when they cannot afford to eat with more than one million receiving three days' emergency food fr.... More

  • 30 October 2015

    BPCA Members win Swale Business of the Year 2015

    BPCA members, Bird and Pest Solutions were very proud and excited to be awarded Swale Business of the Year 2015 on Friday 9th October at a gala event held at The Barnyard, Gore Farm in Upchurch, Kent. The award is a fabulous opportunity to.... More