16 August 2021

HSE accept BPCA as UK REACH Accredited Stakeholder

HSE has accepted BPCA to represent professional pest management’s interest in UK REACH and chemical regulation.. More

01 September 2021

HSE call for evidence on lead ammunition

Pest professionals are being asked to provide information to the Health and Safety Executive, relating to the use of lead ammunition in the UK.. 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.. More

22 April 2020

HSE issues workplace social distancing warning

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warns employers it will hand out enforcement notices to those who do not comply with the two-metre social distancing rule in workplaces.. More

18 August 2025

HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. More

18 May 2016

HSE launches searchable database of UK approved rodenticides

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced that over 250 rodenticide products have been authorised for use under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.. More

22 March 2013

HSE release summary of responses for Risk Mitigation Measures

The HSE consulted industry on our views regarding their proposals for SGARs. The summary of responses is now available here. . More

02 August 2019

HSE releases annual fatality statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19.. More

08 August 2024

HSE reports on health and safety prosecutions in the UK

The Health and Safety Executive's 2023 report highlights severe fines and consequences for failing to meet health and safety standards, emphasizing the need for strict compliance.. More

16 September 2021

HSE ventilation advice for returning office workers

Fresh air supply is key to a safe working environment, as pandemic continues, says Health and Safety Executive. . More

11 June 2020

HSE warning over KN95 face masks

Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning about the inadequate levels of protection provided by KN95 masks.. More

01 April 2025

HSE: Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month and HSE has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace. . More

07 January 2020

Human hair behind pigeon deformity

Pigeons with missing toes have fallen foul of loose strands of human hair, according to French scientists. . More

09 January 2023

Hybrid resistance: anticoagulant resistance in rats and mice

Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.. More

27 September 2021

Hybrid training options now available for Field Biologist course

BPCA's next training session for Becoming a Field Biologist will now be available to take either in-person or remotely. . More

04 October 2019

Hygeia Award wins for Rentokil employees

Royal Society for Public Health awards two Rentokil Initial employees for commitment to public health.. More

05 June 2023

I spy, my little drain fly: an in-depth look at drain fly control

BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.. More

30 April 2020

I wish I could fly! Pest control surveys with drones

We asked PPC Live speaker, and drone pilot, Clark Smith-Stanley from Profile Drone Services to give us an insight into what it is to fly drones for commercial survey work. . More

16 March 2020

ICUP 2020 conference postponed

ICUP organising committee announces 2020 event to be rescheduled due to Covid-19. . More

07 October 2020

ICUP 2021 conference postponed

With much regret, the organising and executive committees of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) have decided to postpone the 10th ICUP Conference.. More

07 September 2022

ICUP 2022 - 7 key takeaways

In PPC108, Frances McKim gives a rundown of the seven main talking points from the International Conference on Urban Pests 2022.. More

07 August 2024

ICUP 2025 – Call for abstracts

All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th ICUP are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation.. More

16 February 2021

ICUP webinar registration now open

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.. More

28 July 2022

ICUP: 7 key takeaways from the 2022 conference

Frances McKim gives a rundown of the 7 main talking points from the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) in Barcelona. . More

13 September 2017

ICUP: warm reception boosts urban pests

The ninth incarnation of ICUP took place at Aston University in Birmingham in July. Held every three years, the 2017 edition attracted a worldwide delegation of academics as well as many pest management professionals from the UK.. More