11 September 2025

Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets

PPC120 | OPINION Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital. This year, c.... More

11 September 2025

Ask the technical team: September 2025

PPC120 | TECHNICAL In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets. SPEED READ: You’re likely already ‘green’, with many sustainable pest sol.... More

11 September 2025

INFOGRAPHIC: Mind the gap

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11 September 2025

Awaab’s Law puts pests on the housing agenda

PPC120 | PESTS IN POLITICS In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry. .... More

11 September 2025

Non-pest invertebrate biology, behaviour and advice

PPC120 | TECHNICAL Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests.  Arthropods (or bugs, if you believe the.... More

11 September 2025

Know your enemy: the key to tiny fly control

PPC120 | TECHNICAL In this article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes. As per the shifting seasons, we always see an uplift in flying insect n.... More

11 September 2025

Battling Stored Product Insect (SPI) infestations

PPC120 | TECHNICAL Richard Faulkner, Envu’s National Account and Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland, gives PPC readers an overview of the Stored Product Insects (SPIs) that UK pest professionals are most likely to encounter.&nbs.... More

11 September 2025

PESTWATCH: The Lesser Housefly

PPC120 | PESTWATCH Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly. The lesser housefly (Fannia canicularis) is a familiar but often underest.... More

11 September 2025

Meet the member: Protecting the past with Total IPM

PPC120 | YOUR ASSOCIATION PPC Editor Kat Shaw, took a trip to London in spring to visit Greg Fee, founder of Total IPM.  While taking a tour of the Natural History Museum, a client of Total IPM, they talked about carrying out pest.... More

11 September 2025

Opinion: Bee-fuddled – Bee management and pest control

PPC120 | OPINION Pollinator protection legislation, tightening planning controls around listed buildings and a public obsession with all things eco-friendly have made feral honey bee jobs some of the most sensitive call-outs in the modern p.... More

11 September 2025

What is invoice fraud, and how does it affect traders?

PPC120 | BUSINESS Invoice fraud is a threat to everyone. It occurs when criminals target a legitimate payment by a customer to a business and redirect that money to another bank account. PPC asked our friends at Which? Trusted Trader f.... More

11 September 2025

Meet the member: Inside Crawley Borough Council’s pest control team

PPC120 | MEET THE MEMBER PPC magazine editor Kat Shaw took a trip to Crawley in May, to visit Pest Control Officer Maggie Orszak, and her manager Debbie Gomez, at Crawley Borough Council. With a strong stomach, a fascination for pests.... More

11 September 2025

Take care of your kit: how to maintain your sprayer properly

PPC120 | YOUR ASSOCIATION In this article, Anna Iversen from US-based equipment manufacturer B&G (a Pelsis brand) shares her expert guidance on compressed air sprayer maintenance. Drawing on over two decades in pest management, Ann.... More

08 September 2025

Government reshuffle: BPCA welcomes new ministers and invites collaboration with pest management community

POLITICS On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, with several prominent ministerial changes, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and.... More

03 September 2025

Join the BPCA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group

VOLUNTEER BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.     The group is shaping resources such as the ESG Toolkit, which will help pest management businesses of.... More

01 September 2025

Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained

PESTS IN POLITICS Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.   From employment reforms to.... More

28 August 2025

Check your chimney for jackdaws before autumn arrives

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging householders to check their chimneys for nests before the arrival of autumn and cooler weather. Jackdaws are a common British bird known for nesting in.... More

27 August 2025

Don’t let bed bugs be a bugbear this season!

PRESS RELEASE As the battle against bed bugs rages on, professional pest controllers find themselves on the frontline of defence against these tiny but troublesome creatures. With densely populated urban areas and extensive use of tran.... More

27 August 2025

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

EVENTS If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2025 organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and have not yet registered – don’t delay. The discounted early bird r.... More

27 August 2025

Wasp control in 2025: identification, safety and treatment options for professionals

TECHNICAL In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control. He covers identification, treatment choices, protecting non-targets, PPE and how.... More

27 August 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

BUSINESS From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels like Google Guaranteed, Google Screened and Licence Verified by Google. .... More

27 August 2025

BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

LEGISLATION BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.  On 3 August 2025, Humane Worl.... More

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control proudly marks 50 years of service

PRESS RELEASE 2025 is a milestone year for Shield Pest Control, as we proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded. This achievement reflects decades of hard work, loyal clients and a company culture built on care and qual.... More

19 August 2025

Shield Pest Control announces its new Royal Warrant Award

PRESS RELEASE Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce we've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our team’s commitment to client sati.... More

18 August 2025

VIDEO: Field work in pest control

VIDEO In this talk, Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests. From behavioural resistance in mice to bait trials, genetic resis.... More

18 August 2025

VIDEO: How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in Pest Control

VIDEO Are you under 35 and working in pest control? Your age isn’t a hurdle: it’s a lever. In this talk, Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.... More

18 August 2025

HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

CONSULTATION The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the renewal of anticoagulant rodenticide products under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The consultation, which runs until 30 Se.... More

18 August 2025

New BPCA guidance to help members complete NatureScot gull control licence applications

BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland. The document walks pest professionals through each section of the application, explaining what information is needed, com.... More

07 August 2025

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

CHARITY FOOTBALL BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity. Use your &.... More

30 July 2025

Free disease training day for live bee removers

TRAINING BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August. The event is being run in partnership with the National Bee Unit and takes place at Sparsholt College.... More

25 July 2025

Raccoons on watchlist as possible invader

PESTWATCH A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade. A horizon-scanning exercise conducted.... More

24 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associati.... More

23 July 2025

VIDEO: The good and bad that comes with the move to LED insect light traps

CPD VIDEO Are LED insect light traps really the future of fly control, or is it all just buzz? In this in-depth session, Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions.... More

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Environmental Risk Assessments with Insectram

VIDEO Let’s face it, environmental risk assessments (ERAs) aren’t exactly the highlight of a pest controller’s day. But they’re absolutely essential for compliance, protecting wildlife, and keeping your business repu.... More

23 July 2025

VIDEO: Second-to-none: Understanding the risks of secondary poisoning

CPD VIDEO Secondary poisoning is one of the most important challenges for pest management professionals to understand. In this video, Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF, explains what secondary poisoning is, why it matte.... More

22 July 2025

BASF unveil #SelontraCertified

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified accreditation this year - an official endorsement of their training, knowledge, and safe handling of the market leading cholecalciferol rodenticide.... More

15 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the memcom Membership Excellence Awards.  The memcom Membership Excellence Awards showcase the great work coming out of the membership.... More

10 July 2025

National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

AWARDS The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technician.... More

09 July 2025

A global gathering at ICUP in Sweden

EVENTS Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held at AF-Borgen, in Lund, southern Sweden between 29 June and 2 July 2025. This once again proved to be four unique days.... More

07 July 2025

BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

INCLUSION British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families. By signing the covenant, BPCA ha.... More

02 July 2025

Pest control professionals flock to BASF farm training day

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part in BASF’s second 'Great Day on the Farm' – an immersive, full-day training event delivered in partnership with Killger.... More

26 June 2025

Join BPCA's Qualifications Framework working groups

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.  It’s well documented that BPCA is working on the strategic development o.... More

26 June 2025

BASF renews Mental Health survey to uncover ongoing challenges in pest control

PRESS RELEASE Following the eye-opening results of last year’s research, leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support t.... More

26 June 2025

BPCA celebrates World Pest Day with social media takeover

WORLD PEST DAY To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians. Five technicians from BPCA membe.... More

26 June 2025

Pelsis launches NEW durable, poison-free silverfish trap

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has unveiled a durable, reusable trap specifically engineered to tackle stubborn silverfish infestations.  The new silverfish trap combines long-term mo.... More

26 June 2025

Programme announced for PestWorld 2025 

EVENTS The full programme of events for this year’s PestWorld 2025 is now available.  When: 21-24 October 2025 Where: Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Programme details, along with registr.... More

25 June 2025

Working in hot weather: how pest controllers can stay safe

HEALTH AND SAFETY As the weather in the UK heats up, here's some advice on how to stay safe while working in the heat.  We already know that some of you who are self-employed are choosing to work in the mornings and late eve.... More

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Servicing in the USA

VIDEO Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control A.... More

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Down under with European wasps

VIDEO Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free eve.... More

16 June 2025

VIDEO | Digital Forum 31 WPD | Sponsored Slot: Caught in a trap!

VIDEO Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special!   The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free event.... More