01 March 2021

Brown marmorated stink bug spotted in UK for first time

This week the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been officially reported as present and active in the UK, prompting calls for pest controllers to keep an eye out and report any sightings.  The bug is an insect .... More

26 February 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 102 (PPC102) out now

CONTENTS | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 102 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF   or you can join our&n.... More

26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

PEST CONTROL| PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 was not a great year for gull licences in England. Many licences were far too late to be effective. Some never arrived at all, and many were turned down without reasons being given. We ca.... More

26 February 2021

Breaking resistance with Selontra®

INTERVIEW | PPC102 MARCH 2021 BASF has launched Selontra®, a new bait with a new active, cholecalciferol. PPC caught up with Helen Ainsworth, from BPCA member company and Selontra’s manufacturer, BASF to find out wh.... More

26 February 2021

CRRU and stewardship: crunch time

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As we pass the five-year mark of rodenticide stewardship, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw takes a look at where the regime is at and where it’s going. SPEED VIEW: .... More

26 February 2021

Opinion: Cholecalciferol - the new kid in the block

OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 It’s rare for the UK pest management sector to get a new active ingredient, but when it does happen, it’s worth reflecting on. We caught up with regular PPC contributor, Dave Archer an.... More

26 February 2021

Bird mites: complex and confusing

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatmen.... More

26 February 2021

Fruit flies: Horizon 2020 project addresses major invasive pests

TECHNICAL | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos from the Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology at University of Thessaly, Greece, writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable product.... More

26 February 2021

VIDEO: Pest management Codes of Best Practice explained

At BPCA we have a number of Codes of Best Practice and following them is a BPCA membership requirement. In this video, Natalie looks at why these codes are important and how following them can benefit your business. This video is inten.... More

25 February 2021

PestWatch: Rodents and glue boards

PESTWATCH | PPC102 MARCH 2021 You’ve probably recently seen images on Facebook and Twitter of non-target species caught on glueboards. You may have closely followed the Scottish Parliament petition for a complete ban la.... More

25 February 2021

Opinion: Let's ban glue boards

OPINION | PPC102 MARCH 2021 With increasing regularity we see the misuse of rodent glue boards slammed in the press and social media; with very good reason in many cases. Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for BPC.... More

25 February 2021

Bayer to sell Environmental Science division

Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work.  Bayer has announced a series of decisions to acceler.... More

23 February 2021

Speed baiting training from BASF a hit

PRESS RELEASE The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product. “As part of the product launch, we set up a training portal on th.... More

19 February 2021

Bayer to host virtual stand at PestExtra 2021

PRESS RELEASE Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra 2021, our three-day event from the 16-18 March, with a 3D stand that allows you to interact with new products including the Digital Pest Management system. .... More

19 February 2021

UPDATED: Furloughing pest management workers and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS)

Furlough is the HR word of the moment, and it’s causing some confusion among employers and employees alike. What is it and how does it work? Find out more about the Jobs Support Scheme here. (Article updated 19 Februar.... More

18 February 2021

Sri-Lankan based Exterminators Ltd win Covid-19 award

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer members Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won the Gold Award under the SME-Service Sector category at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020. The event was jointly organized by the Prime Minister.... More

17 February 2021

Killgerm unveils new wildlife conscious rat bait box

PRESS RELEASE The AF® Amicus is a new species-specific bait station for Norway rat control from BPCA member Killgerm Chemicals. It precludes entry by bank voles and wood mice, while still allowing access for Norway rats (.... More

16 February 2021

ICUP webinar registration now open

PRESS RELEASE Delegates can now register for the very first free-of-charge International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) on-line webinar to be held on 9 March 2021. To accommodate as many delegates as possible from differen.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Insect identification

In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone in.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Bird control products by Edialux

In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Outfoxed! Professional fox control

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest.... More

15 February 2021

VIDEO: Digital Forum 7 - Dealing with customer complaints

In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events s.... More

15 February 2021

UPDATED: Advice for pest professionals operating during Covid-19 pandemic

This article is not a replacement for the guidance given by medical professionals nor official advice provided by the UK Government on Covid-19. You must always follow the latest Government advice on Covid-19.  BPCA has also creat.... More

12 February 2021

10 years and counting for CSS Pest Services

 We love to celebrate the successes of BPCA members and this year is a big one for BPCA member CSS Pest Services. Derby-based CSS was inaugurated on 14 February 2011, making this Valentine's Day the company's 10th.... More

09 February 2021

Cleankill Pest Control purchases Hampshire-based business

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has today announced its acquisition of Hampshire-based Totalcare Pest Control. Based in the Hampshire town of Alton, Totalcare has been offering a fully comprehensive public h.... More

08 February 2021

Pelsis acquires French pest control supplier Edialux

PRESS RELEASE Global pest control and hygiene product manufacturer Pelsis Group has acquired France’s leading professional pest control distributor as part of its ongoing international growth strategy. Edialux France has be.... More

03 February 2021

Anglian Pest Control says “thank you NHS” with goodie bag donation

BPCA member company, Anglian Pest Control, wanted to say a big thank you to their local hospital in Peterborough. Their team spent the afternoon putting together and delivering over 50 goodie bags for NHS staff battling away in the middle o.... More

03 February 2021

HSE issues advice on Covid-19 disinfection services and warns of legal consequences

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance on disinfecting using fog and mist during the Covid pandemic. All pest management companies carrying out these services should pay close attention to HSE’s advice. A.... More

03 February 2021

LNPS wins national award for excellence

PRESS RELEASE  A recently established London pest control company is celebrating after winning its first-ever national award. BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) was thrilled to win the award for B.... More

03 February 2021

Reminder: Report illegal pesticide sales when you spot them online

It’s been nearly two years since we released our Guidance Document to identify and report illegal internet sales of rodenticides and other pesticides. In that time, BPCA has helped remove many illegal sales from the marketplace. We&rs.... More

03 February 2021

Pest control software provider ServicePro joins ServiceTitan family

PRESS RELEASE ServicePro, a family-owned Pest Control, Lawn Care, and Arbor Care software business, announces a new partnership with ServiceTitan, that it says will deliver "unmatched expertise and support to customers through scaled r.... More

03 February 2021

Fast acting Ridmus Alpha proves knock out for mice

PRESS RELEASE Ridmus Alpha is the new fast acting rodenticide from BPCA member Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations. The palatable formulation of highly potent alpha-ch.... More

03 February 2021

Wasp control survey for Warwick students

BPCA is helping four Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students at Warwick Business School with their course project, and they need you to lend a hand too! The international students are focussing on strategic innovation i.... More

03 February 2021

Vacant buildings vulnerable to rodents in Ireland, says Rentokil

PRESS RELEASE Rentokil is warning businesses in Ireland of the threat posed by rodents to premises that are lying vacant due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. In December 2020, Rentokil recorded an 12% increase in roden.... More

29 January 2021

Vecotech launches novel bed bug pheromone-based lure

PRESS RELEASE Vecotech Ltd announced the launch of BugScents, a novel pheromone-based bed bug lure with unique patented technology, for use in detecting early-stage bed bug infestations. BugScents uses a globally patented formula.... More

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - Fly unit catch analysis; species, scope and data reasoning

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on catch tray analysis in fly control. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone inte.... More

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - An introduction to Selontra

In this sponsored video, Helen Ainsworth gives a Scotland Digital Forum presentation on BASF's rodenticide product, Selontra. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management.... More

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - An update on gull licensing procedures

In this video, NatureScot's Kieren Jones gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on the state of bird licensing in Scotland. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so ever.... More

29 January 2021

VIDEO: Scotland Digital Forum - How rodent behaviour influences a baiting plan

In this video, BASF's Sharon Hughes gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on how rodent behaviour influences a baiting plan. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone int.... More

29 January 2021

New rodent glueboards toolbox talk released for members

 A new rodent glueboard toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required). Available to BPCA members only, the toolbox talk is title 'Rodent g.... More

28 January 2021

Defra backs birth control for grey squirrels

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has backed a proposal by UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) to use oral contraceptives in grey squirrel control.  The method involves luring grey squirrels into fee.... More

28 January 2021

Rentokil Initial awarded by The Mater Hospital for contribution to the Covid-19 response

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Rentokil Initial has been presented with a commemorative medal for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic by the Sisters of Mercy at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Rentokil Initial&nb.... More

28 January 2021

Hillbans recruit wildlife conservation zoo biologist

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist.  As an animal management professional, Martyn has a passion for the environment and a wealth.... More

28 January 2021

Killgerm launches FREE rodent glue board training

BPCA member Killgerm adds a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on rodent glue boards.  The course is designed for trained pest control technicians looking to raise their professional standards.... More

20 January 2021

VIDEO: Principles of gull control for pest professionals

In this video Natalie talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures. This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector. Information correct at the time of.... More

20 January 2021

Rodenticide Resistance Action Group updates guidance

Rodenticide Resistance Action Group (RRAG) has released updated papers on resistance in both the Norway Rat and House Mouse.  The guidance provides a summary of the information available on rodenticide resistance in bot.... More

19 January 2021

Spotta announces team growth and new product testing

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest Systems has capped a strong first year of commercial operations with accelerated product development and market reach for 2021. To support its growth into new territories and pests.... More

19 January 2021

Welsh general licences for bird control 'lawful'

A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice.  The legal challenge related to general licences GL001, GL002 and GL004 to.... More

19 January 2021

The impact of lockdown on pest control

PESTAWARE Pest patterns have changed considerably under the lockdowns introduced in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, Natalie Bungay, Technical Officer of the British Pest Control Association, gives some insight into the main.... More

19 January 2021

New gull licensing screening process from Natural England

In light of talks with BPCA, Natural England (NE) has updated their process to include a new screening process to help speed up and improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control. BPCA has been in regular commun.... More