19 June 2026

Exterminators PLC introduces Ai-Powered ‘Smart Missile 3G’

Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G. . More

25 February 2026

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

Press release: BPCA Observer member, Exterminators PLC, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered Report Factory.. More

18 September 2025

Fake news: A pest company’s guide to dealing with malicious online reviews

BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, explores what pest control companies can do when faced with malicious or fake online reviews. . More

28 October 2021

False Black Widow sightings on the rise

A seasonal spike in sightings of False Black Widow spiders is likely to be caused by males in search of a mate, a national trade body has said.. More

12 August 2022

False widow spiders call outs on the increase, says LNPS

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions is advising property managers to be on the look out for false widow spiders following an increase in callouts in London and Essex.. More

30 January 2020

FAQ: Lesser black-backed and herring gull licensing

An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.. More

27 March 2020

FAQ: Pest management and Covid-19

Frequently asked questions for pest management professionals amid the Covid-19 pandemic. More

06 December 2024

FAQs BPCA Membership 2025

We reflect on the last 12 months, to explain how the work that we’ve completed and the work that we’re planning impacts and benefits BPCA members.. More

01 December 2020

Farmers urged to protect straw stocks from rodents

Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are being urged to protect already scarce straw stocks, so they last the winter.. More

03 February 2021

Fast acting Ridmus Alpha proves knock out for mice

Ridmus Alpha is the new rodenticide from BPCA member Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations.. More

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family. . More

03 October 2019

Fendona 6SC to be discontinued

Existing stocks of the insecticide Fendona 6SC will be phased out following changes in authorisations.. More

01 July 2022

Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population

As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations. . More

11 December 2019

Ficam W to be withdrawn from the market

BPCA member Bayer made the announcement following a vote from the EU Biocide commission.. More

08 January 2020

Ficam W withdrawal dates announced

BPCA member Bayer gives timeline for withdrawal of popular pesticide product.. More

19 May 2020

Ficam W: sell-out deadline for pest control product approaching

BPCA member Bayer is reminding pest professionals that the sell-out date and use-up period for insecticide Ficam W is approaching.. More

16 January 2019

Ficam® D successfully re-approved for future use… but with caveat

Bayer has announced that Ficam® D has been reapproved by HSE. However, the new label will no longer allow for the use of this pesticide outdoors. . More

25 March 2025

Fill out the TrustMark Registered Businesses survey for a chance to win

TrustMark are currently running our annual Registered Business Survey and we want BPCA members to take part.. More

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.. More

07 August 2015

Fire at PelGar hits the news

As reported by both the BBC and ITV local news Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called out to attend a fire at PelGar International Ltd. head office at 4.55am on the 5 August. The fire was quickly put out and the premises cordoned off for investigation.. More

12 January 2021

First ever ICUP webinar to be held in March

The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) is to hold its first free-of-charge on-line webinar on 9 March 2021. . More

03 August 2020

First outstanding CPD Assignment certificate

In May this year, BPCA released the first in a series of new downloadable CPD assignments, giving pest controllers the opportunity to research and write about a topic to earn valuable CPD points.. More

23 June 2026

First sighting of Yellow-legged hornets in East Midlands

Sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have prompted a call for householders in the East Midlands to keep an eye out for ‘things that go buzz’ this summer.. More

26 February 2026

First to be awarded Deer Management Certificate Level 3

Press release: Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3).. More

28 March 2019

First year success for Hereford business

A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.. More