31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.. More

23 January 2024

Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024

The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.. More

18 January 2024

Pest-related diseases report sparks call for collaboration between pest management and public health

A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.. More

02 January 2024

Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes

PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.. More

27 November 2024

Top tips for winter driving

Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads when out on the job.. More

05 December 2023

Pesticide mix that caused death of holidaymakers not legal in UK

The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.. More

30 November 2023

CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe

CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice. . More

30 November 2023

Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024

The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England. . More

27 November 2023

Pests in politics: November 2023

A special pests in politics article, this time including an open letter and response to the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding the Welsh glue board ban.. More

27 November 2023

Opinion: No more glue boards in Wales

Martin Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Environmental Services, tells PPC why he thinks the glue board ban in Wales shows a lack of respect for the professional pest control industry. . More

21 November 2023

Scottish glue board ban "needs more information" before going ahead, says Committee

BPCA has successfully lobbied for further scrutiny of the proposed glue board ban in Scotland. . More

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023. . More

11 September 2023

CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'

PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.. More

11 September 2023

Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments

BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs. . More

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023). . More

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.. More

12 June 2023

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.. More

06 June 2023

Pests in politics June 2023: the state of play for glue boards

A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.. More

05 June 2023

Global Pest Management Coalition Celebrates World Pest Day: United in Care – A Standard of Excellence for Professional Pest Management

Press release: As part of its dedication to promoting global excellence in pest management, the Coalition also announces the availability of A Global Framework for Pest Management Standards.. More

26 May 2023

BPCA to give evidence at Scottish parliament on rodent glue boards

BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in Scottish parliament.. More

20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.. More

14 April 2023

CRRU warns of alarm bells for all who use professional rodenticides

Latest barn owl surveillance, together with recent intelligence from the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme, ring alarm bells for professional-grade rodenticide users, according to CRRU.. More

06 April 2023

Scottish Bill to ban the sale and use of rodent glue boards published

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps.. More

30 March 2023

Four statutory pay increases in the UK in 2023

If you own a pest control business and have a staff team, there are four statutory pay increases in the UK that you need to know about this year. . More

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.. More