21 August 2024

"Back to School" technology offers for members with Dell

MEMBER BENEFIT Dell Technologies has a series of deals available for BPCA members in its Back-to-School sale.  Savings are available on many Dell laptops, desktops and tablets. BPCA members can snag additional discounts usin.... More

20 August 2024

Contego Environmental Services appoints Holly White as new Managing Director

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services has announced the appointment of Holly White as the company’s new Managing Director.  Holly, who has been a part of the Contego team as Finance Controlle.... More

14 August 2024

Albany Pest Control appoints new MD

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Albany Pest Control has appointed Graeme Cleland as its new managing director following the retirement of Robin Paradise. Graeme joined the Chelmsford-based business, which is part of Orkin UK, at the.... More

08 August 2024

Rodent Academy, Cambridge - Our agent

PPC116 | Meet the tech Stuart Blair works for BPCA member company Graham Pest Control and attended the first-ever Rodent Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Here, we talk a bit about his career in pest management and what he learned d.... More

08 August 2024

Five takeaways from the wild animal welfare conference

PPC116 | Technical The recent Wild Animal Welfare Conference (WAWC) brought together leading experts and advocates, including BPCA President Chris Cagienard, to discuss the future of animal welfare.  Pest professionals and B.... More

08 August 2024

Opinion: Urban vs rural pest control - A view from the USA

PPC116 | Opinion Louis Rico founded American Rat Control Inc. and has nearly 40 years of experience in rodent control. He discusses the challenges he faces in approaching different pest management environments. Managing unwelcome.... More

07 August 2024

CRRU: Then and now

PPC116 | Technical Martin Cobbald, Managing Director at Dealey Environmental and a member of BPCA’s Board of Directors, was joined by two experts from CRRU UK for an in-depth look at the organisation and its role in protecting profess.... More

07 August 2024

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

CHARITY FOOTBALL BPCA is starting 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 £100m.... More

07 August 2024

BPCA assessments: Preparations and common pitfalls

PPC116 | Business The assessment process can strike fear into the hearts of many current and potential members. BPCA Assessor Kristian Nettleship has put together this guide to put your mind at ease and prepare you for your visit. &ldquo.... More

07 August 2024

Pest control in the Royal Parks with Nick Burnham

PPC116 | Training Nick Burnham is Senior Wildlife Officer for the Royal Parks in London. PPC recently caught up with him to chat about his role and how pest control plays an important part. I’ve worked for The Royal Parks j.... More

07 August 2024

ICUP 2025 – Call for abstracts

PRESS RELEASE All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation, via the ICUP 2025 website at icup.org.uk.... More

06 August 2024

Double shortlisting in national awards for LNPS

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions has been shortlisted in two categories of the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards. The company has been named as a finalist in both the Best Efficiency and T.... More

05 August 2024

New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users

PRESS RELEASE The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released its latest Code of Best Practice (CoBP), reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective.... More

05 August 2024

Pelsis Group acquires Doff Portland

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham-based garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of retail, agricultural and professional brands. Established i.... More

31 July 2024

TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey

SURVEY The European pest association, CEPA, has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.  In 2023, considerable media attention was given to apparent increas.... More

31 July 2024

Paris 2024 athletes first to use new rapid bed bug detection technology

PRESS RELEASE Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs. This product allows athletes to rest and recover without the worry of being bitten.... More

25 July 2024

Network at the 11th International IPM Symposium in San Diego

PRESS RELEASE The 11th International IPM Symposium is bringing together top IPM professionals from industry and academia in Agriculture, Public Health, Built Environments, Landscape, and Forest/Conservation. When: March 3-6, 2025.... More

24 July 2024

Woman sentenced for killing child with illegally obtained poison

PROSECUTION A woman in Shadwell, East London, has been spared jail after accidentally killing her 11-year-old neighbour with poisonous gas, reports the BBC. Jesmin Akter, 34, imported aluminium phosphide from Italy to tackle a b.... More

18 July 2024

Samples needed for research project on urban foxes

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a research project on urban foxes, and are looking for pest controllers who would be able to provide samples for DNA analysis. By analysing the DNA of urban foxes using state.... More

18 July 2024

Insurance warning to pest controllers as new law comes into force

PRESS RELEASE Leading animal business insurance broker Cliverton is urging pest controllers to be aware of the insurance implications associated with the use of glue traps, ahead of new legislation coming into effect. The Glue Tr.... More

15 July 2024

Hawks help to keep seats clean for Oxford United fans

PRESS RELEASE After the pigeon population exploded at Oxford United Football Club the management knew they had to take action. Fans were being affected with some having to move seats due to pigeon mess, despite the seats being cl.... More

05 July 2024

UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit

SECTOR BPCA recently attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting in Miami Beach, which coincided with World Pest Day and the GPMC's Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit. Delegates from Pest Management Associati.... More

03 July 2024

New General Manager of Killgerm Ireland announced

PRESS RELEASE Today, Killgerm Group announces a new internal appointment for Killgerm Ireland. Porsia Schofield has been promoted as the new General Manager for Killgerm Ireland, effective from 1st July 2024. Porsia has been.... More

26 June 2024

Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the country have travelled to Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for an immersive and extensive day of pest control training. Hosted by leading pest control solutions.... More

26 June 2024

Ladies – can you spare 30 minutes of your time for an important MBA research project ?

I am looking for 10-15 women currently employed in the industry who are in technical or field sales role to participate in a research project. Your insights will be invaluable as I aim to understand female perspectives in the field. I.... More

25 June 2024

Efforts underway to preserve use of rodent glue boards in Scotland

Recent discussions between Scottish government officials and industry representatives have highlighted the ongoing efforts to secure a licensing scheme for the continued use of rodent glue boards in Scotland. This follows the successful lo.... More

31 May 2024

Programme for PestWorld 2024 announced

PRESS RELEASE The programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2024 to be held between 22-25 October 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA are now available on the P.... More

30 May 2024

Pest Solutions driving forward net zero ambitions as part of Step Up to Net Zero programme

PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business based in Glasgow, is leading the way on prioritising sustainability and the journey to net zero in the pest control industry as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.... More

29 May 2024

Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024

AWARDS The deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, June 7. The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. This year’s National Pest Awards, run in.... More

29 May 2024

Orkin UK expands with the acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS)

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS) as the latest step in the pest control, bird control and legionella specialist’s ambitious UK expansion. As a result.... More

22 May 2024

Global Pest Management Coalition Announces World Pest Day 2024 Celebration Global Solutions

PRESS RELEASE The Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024. Recognised as a global event since its inception in 2017, World Pest Day aims to raise awareness about the cr.... More

20 May 2024

Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites. Hosted by leading pest control supplier, Killg.... More

16 May 2024

Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?

BLOG Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it?  Curiou.... More

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

MEMBER BENEFIT Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale! Power all your favourite digital activities with remarkable offers on the latest tech, from powerful PCs to top electronics, cutting-edg.... More

03 May 2024

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

PPC115 | Opinion Where should you begin in pest control? Do you need experience working on the tools to start a business? What are the barriers to entry? At PestEx 2024, we asked several members about how they started out. We’ve.... More

03 May 2024

Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert

PPC115 | Meet the member Paul Gill charts his career in pest control over more than 25 years, from accidentally getting a job in fumigation as a teenager to launching Urban Hawks. “I’d been going for about two months.... More

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

PPC115 | Your Association David Cross from BPCA member company Rentokil was awarded a BPCA Life membership at our annual member meeting at PestEx. David has contributed to many committees and industry groups and has been instrumental in sev.... More

02 May 2024

Pest control industry expert Alex Wade joins BASF

PRESS RELEASE The leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides. With over 18 years of experience in the sector, Alex.... More

01 May 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit announced in Florida

PRESS RELEASE The programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit has been designed to address food safety from a global perspective. Leading researchers and practitioners from across the world will discuss and review the late.... More

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member John O'Conner Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance divisions have joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council. Their "Bee Part Of It"  ini.... More

25 April 2024

End of an Era: Industry icon, Sharon Hughes, set to retire

PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer. Sharon, who has been the Global Technical Marketing Mana.... More

12 April 2024

PestFix announces LED UV electric fly killer is "even better than before"

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before. Pestfix said: When first released in the UK by PestFix in October 2021, the X-Trap 50 was proven to be.... More

12 April 2024

Kristian Dales appointed Orkin UK Group managing director

PRESS RELEASE Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist. Orkin said: An experienced execut.... More

10 April 2024

BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member and pest control manufacturer BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.  Recognising the difficult circumstances many in the sector deal wi.... More

05 April 2024

OCS acquires Abate Pest Management Services to expand UK pest control business

PRESS RELEASE OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk. .... More

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

ASSOCIATION The BPCA Executive Board has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance.  BPCA committees are made up of.... More

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.  If you're getting your garden ready for summer, the Easter deals are packed with offers on exterior paint, dec.... More

27 March 2024

Improved Nattaro Scout bed bug attractant now available

PRESS RELEASE Bed bug management experts, Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant. It's the same market-leading bed bug attraction product, now with increased shelf life and at ambient storage..... More

27 March 2024

BPCA to feature on Britain’s popular current affairs show

PESTAWARE ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry. BPCA’s Technical.... More

26 March 2024

Women in Trade Associations Powerlist spot for BPCA Exec Board member

MEMBER NEWS Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.  The Powerlist, put together by the Trade Association Forum, champion.... More