28 August 2019

Mitie Pest Control purchase given go-ahead

The acquisition of Mitie Pest Control by Rentokil Initial has been green-lit by Britain's competition watchdog.. More

10 November 2016

Mitie wins pest management and facilities management contract with Manchester Airports Group

Servicing member Mitie has been awarded a £60-million contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG), combining their services across three airports into a single contract.. More

12 December 2017

Moment of truth for world’s largest island eradication project

Globally important bird sanctuary of South Georgia monitored to determine the success of a rodent eradication project.. More

23 May 2022

Monkeypox, rats and pest control – should we be concerned?

Twenty cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the UK. News publications have pointed at rats as a vector for the disease.. More

02 July 2019

Monty Python actor warns of Deathwatch Beetle threat to UK churches

Legendary British comedian, Michael Palin, partners with National Churches Trust to warn of pest threats to historic buildings.. More

07 November 2017

More and B’More going on at PestWorld

Last month 3,000 industry professionals from all across the globe arrived in Baltimore, Maryland otherwise known as the ‘Charm City’, for PestWorld 2017.. More

23 August 2019

More than a business decision

BPCA President Phil Halpin gives us his usual foreword wrapping; this time its all about BPCA membership and value for money.. More

16 March 2017

Mouse Cafe launched

Most people spend their time trying to keep rodents out of food premises - not building one specifically for mice. . More

24 April 2017

Move over, Pizza Rat... It's Taco Squirrel!

A gutsy rat that dragged a full slice of pizza down the stairs of a New York City subway station became a social media sensation back in 2015.. More

16 March 2017

Movie Review: Morgan Spurlock’s Documentary ‘Rats’

It’s very rare to be able to combine a love for pest control and cinema, but when a 1:28 horror documentary makes its way onto Netflix - it’s time to get out the popcorn.. More

06 December 2018

Mr Bumble and his ‘Pollination for the Nation’ road trip

BPCA members do amazing things, all over the UK. One such amazing member is Jim Webster (aka Mr Bumble) from BeesKnees Pest Control. . More

23 September 2022

Nanogreen acquires Krypton Environmental Services

Press release: Nanogreen acquires pest control company Krypton Environmental Services, to round off their Soft Facilities Management offering.. More

09 June 2021

National Pest Awards 2021 finalists announced

Find out who made the shortlist for Pest magazine's National Pest Awards 2021.. More

20 July 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 finalists announced

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

15 September 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London.. More

12 September 2024

National Pest Awards 2024 winners announced

The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.. More

07 February 2022

National Sickie Day: managing staff absence

It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.. More

05 May 2020

Natural England begins issuing individual licence decisions

Natural England has now started contacting pest professionals in relation to applications for individual bird control licences.. More

17 September 2014

Natural England Board determines outcome of General Licences Consultation

Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed. . More

30 January 2020

Natural England releases details of new bird control licensing arrangements for herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls

Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.. More

26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

In PPC102 David Brown, Senior Adviser for Bird Licensing at Natural England, talks about what has changed this year to make the licensing process fit for purpose.. More

22 April 2020

Natural England: Update on individual licences for the control of gulls

Natural England has issued an update around the issuing of individual licences for the control of herring and lesser black-backed gulls.. More

01 April 2020

Natural England: updates on licences for bird and stoat control

Natural England has released new general licences for stoat control, as well as continuing to process individual licences for bird control.. More

29 April 2022

Natural Resources Wales share key bird licensing documents

Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by NRW. . More

23 March 2018

NBC celebrate 25 years in business with environmental conference

2018 marks the 25th anniversary for BPCA Servicing member NBC Environment. They are celebrating this milestone by fundraising for the Princes Trust to help give other businesses the opportunity to have the same support NBC has received.. More