10 December 2025

A new era for rodenticide use

PPC121 | OPINION A hundred years ago, pest controllers managed rodents with poisons so toxic they could kill a person as easily as a rat. Imagine the horror of today’s professionals if they saw arsenic and strychnine being sprinkled f.... More

09 December 2025

Break-back traps under pressure: roundtable

PPC121 | TECHNICAL At PPC Live 2025 in Harrogate, a small group of pest professionals gathered around a table to tackle one of the most deceptively simple tools in the pest controller’s kit: the break-back trap. Led by Kunal Puri.... More

09 December 2025

The art of paw: understanding the strategies of rodent control

PPC121 | TECHNICAL Alex Wade joined us at a BPCA Digital Forum to discuss a fresh way of handling rodent control. He believes that while integrated pest management (IPM) is essential, we can improve results by adding integrated risk ma.... More

09 December 2025

Innovative approaches to bed bug management

PPC121 | TECHNICAL In this article, Dr Richard Naylor and Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation share their perspective on how bed bug treatments are evolving, what pest professionals need to know in 2025, and the highs and lows of test.... More

09 December 2025

Remote monitoring is the answer! But what is the question?

PPC121 | OPINION As pest managers look to incorporate more technology into treatment plans, Tom Holmes, of Tom Holmes Consulting, shares some of his thoughts on the benefits of remote monitoring and how we can sell these services to clients.... More

09 December 2025

Debate: Behavioural resistance in rats and mice

PPC121 | TECHNICAL Why do some rodents stroll past bait stations as if they’re invisible? Why do others avoid traps altogether, or develop a taste for one formulation but reject another? Are we tackling super-resistant rodents, or is.... More

09 December 2025

Flipping the script with iX5 Pest Control

PPC121 | MEET THE ASSESOR In a twist for this issue of PPC magazine, we gave a member the reins. Matt O’Donnell is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and Director of iX5 Environmental Services, based in Northampton. Instead.... More

09 December 2025

From cybersecurity to pest control: how curiosity and community shaped Squeak-a-boo

PPC121 | MEET THE MEMBER Somerset-based pest controller Matthew Arnold, owner of Squeak-a-boo Pest Control, talked to PPC magazine about career changes, award recognition and stumbling upon opportunities. A winding path to pest con.... More

09 December 2025

Sustainability is not a side show - it’s super fuel for growth

PPC121 | BUSINESS In this article, Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of Pest Solutions, shares how sustainability has transformed his business and why small pest management companies can benefit just as much as large corporations from embr.... More

09 December 2025

Working in collaboration with your EHO

PPC121 | BUSINESS In this article, Fergal Flynn, environmental health graduate turned pest controller, shares how to get on the same wavelength as your Environmental Health Officer and turn potential friction into smooth, professional teamw.... More

09 December 2025

We can’t lose working dogs for pest control from our toolkits

PPC121 | OPINION Ed Cook from Evergreen Rabbit Control in Hampshire examines the unintended consequences of professional rabbit control being lumped in with hunting for sport, championing the role working dogs play in protecting public heal.... More

09 December 2025

Onboarding success with BPCA

PPC121 | TRAINING In this article, Karen Dawes, BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, shares how a well-structured onboarding programme can transform a new recruit’s first six months and highlights one learner’s journey.... More

09 December 2025

BPCA shortlisted for 2026 TAF Awards

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2026. Running for more than 20 years, the TAF Awards recognise, reward and.... More

08 December 2025

How to avoid catching flu, Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses this winter

HEALTH AND SAFETY UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published some advice on avoiding the worst of the winter bugs this year. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's also the time when bugs (no pun intended) spread lik.... More

04 December 2025

The Manchester Cleaning Show returns for 2026

EVENTS The Manchester Cleaning Show, the UK’s second-largest cleaning and hygiene trade event after London, will return to Manchester Central on 18–19 February 2026, bringing together the brightest industry innovators and decisi.... More

04 December 2025

BCC urges sector organisations to act to help stamp out modern slavery

SECTOR NEWS The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.  Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced i.... More

27 November 2025

BPCA briefing on the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for pest management

POLICY The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has this week delivered her Autumn Budget Statement to Parliament (26 November 2025). We’ve gone through the details of her speech and the documents issued by the Treasury to give you a brief.... More

26 November 2025

Top tips for winter driving

HEALTH AND SAFETY Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads. Pest controllers spend a lot of time driving, going from job to job, so it's imp.... More

26 November 2025

GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people

GUIDANCE Offering work experience placements is one of the best ways to introduce young people to pest management. It helps our industry attract new talent, provides students with valuable skills, and enables businesses to identify potentia.... More

25 November 2025

New social housing reporting checklist template to help pest technicians support landlords under Awaab’s Law

LEGISLATION BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties. .... More

25 November 2025

Raccoons remain on watchlist following Cornwall sighting

PESTAWARE Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall. .... More

25 November 2025

BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

POLICY BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.  The Committee is scrutinising a draft of The Go.... More

25 November 2025

Lighting at work guidance from HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY Pest controllers often work in environments with poor lighting conditions. This guidance is designed to help manage the risks attributed to poor lighting. The quicker and easier it is to see a hazard, the more e.... More

25 November 2025

HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics

HEALTH AND SAFETY HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain. The annual work-related health and safety figures for 2024/25 include: 1.9 million working people suffering from a.... More

19 November 2025

Tyro Group Expands to the USA with Acquisition of EnviroSMART

PRESS RELEASE Tyro Group is proud to announce the acquisition of EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading environmental and pest control provider based in the United States. This marks a major milestone for Tyro Group as.... More

19 November 2025

PestWorld 2025 breaks all records

Pest management professionals from across the world came together in record numbers for PestWorld 2025. More than 4,500 delegates converged on the Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando, Florida between 21-24 October, for what is the.... More

17 November 2025

VIDEO: Money down the drain – drainage surveys and inspections

CPD VIDEO Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself? .... More

10 November 2025

BPCA picks up accolade at Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.  The Awards are held to recognise and reward the achievements of trade bodies, professionals, m.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

How can pest professionals spot when a customer might need extra support – and what can you do to help? Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consum.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Duty of care: an employer’s guide | BPCA Quest HR support

VIDEO Do you know what your duty of care really means as an employer? In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral res.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: How we support our colleagues at Pelsis

SPONSORED VIDEO What does a company with a real mental health culture look like? In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across i.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Pest Minds: Is mental health the employer's responsibility?

VIDEO How can pest management businesses support mental health at work, and where does an employer’s responsibility begin? In this session, Anna Mollins, founder of Pest Minds, explores how pest control companies of every size ca.... More

30 October 2025

BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

RECRUITMENT Rosina Robson, BPCA Chief Executive, shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workf.... More

29 October 2025

GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional

GUIDANCE Wildlife cameras have become an invaluable part of modern pest management. They help identify the cause of infestations, confirm pest presence, and assess proofing success, all without being physically onsite. But when cameras.... More

29 October 2025

Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

LEGISLATION On Monday this week (27 October 2025), Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards. Protections.... More

24 October 2025

Inside PelGar’s Telford Laboratory

PRESS RELEASE In the ever-evolving world of pest control, where regulations shift and pest resistance grows, innovation is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. At the heart of BPCA member company, PelGar International’s technica.... More

24 October 2025

People and gulls: BPCA represents the professional pest management sector at national summit

GULL MANAGEMENT BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, Niall Gallagher, attended the People and Gulls Summit in Inverness on 23 September 2025, helping to represent the professional pest management sector in discussions about managing urban.... More

23 October 2025

Trade bodies join forces ahead of Maintenance Week

PESTAWARE National trade bodies British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and Property Care Association (PCA) have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the entry points shared by water and pests as part of Maintenance Week. The an.... More

23 October 2025

Halloween horrors – how to prevent pests this spooky season

PESTAWARE From rotting pumpkins to unattended sweet treats, Halloween celebrations can inadvertently become a party for pests, warn experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). To avoid attracting unwanted visitors such as.... More

15 October 2025

MP Environmental Pest Control wins Best Businesswomen Awards 2025

MEMBER NEWS Businesswoman Michelle Pope, from MP Environmental, won Best Business and Best Consumer Business at the Best Businesswoman Awards 2025. The company took home a Silver Award in each category in this prestigious competition w.... More

15 October 2025

BPCA mourns the passing of former CEO Oliver Madge

IN MEMORIAM It is with deep sadness that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) announces the passing of Oliver Madge, who for many years was a leading force in our industry and a key figure in advancing pest control standards across t.... More

14 October 2025

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2025

RESEARCH BPCA is once again asking pest professionals and business owners across the UK to share their insights for our Future of pest management research project. Take the survey now The first survey, conducted in 2023, pro.... More

08 October 2025

VIDEO | The public health impact of rodents

CPD VIDEO In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide. Laura explores the science and practical reali.... More

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Modern rodenticides in focus

CPD VIDEO In this sponsored session, Richard Faulkner, Envu, explores the history and science behind rodenticides, from their earliest use through to today’s anticoagulants and emerging alternatives. Richard explains how rodentic.... More

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Qualifications framework update: September 2025

VIDEO In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.  John also explains the “jigs.... More

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Seasonal flies explained: autumn fly control

CPD VIDEO In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, takes us through the key species, myths, and hidden issues around autumn flies. Sophie also shares her experience digging into textbooks and industry re.... More

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Guest webinar: Mole control

CPD VIDEO In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about all aspects of practical mole control, including the rules and best practices you need to be aware of.   Could you add mole control to your services? Are you n.... More

07 October 2025

Pest expert advice on mosquitoes in wake of UKHSA report

PESTAWARE National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has issued advice to householders after two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes were found in the UK. A report from the UK Health Security Agency  (U.... More

07 October 2025

Public health workforce will face significant shortages without action, new report warns 

PUBLIC HEALTH The Royal Society for Public Health has published new research showing that up to 20% of the wider public health workforce could leave their jobs in the next five years.  It warns that professions like pest control.... More

02 October 2025

BPCA completes HSE consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

TOOLKIT BPCA has submitted a detailed response to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultation on the future of anticoagulant rodenticides (AVKs), ensuring the voice of professional pest management is fully represented.  .... More