07 March 2018

Top 5 weird and wonderful pest call-outs

Every so often, circumstances come together that leave you speechless and wondering ‘what the hell just happened?!’ Guest writer Asa Goldschmied shares his experiences. . More

24 October 2023

Top honour for pest control insurer Cliverton

Norfolk-based specialist insurance cover provider, Cliverton, has been named Schemes Broker of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.. 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

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.. More

04 May 2022

Total Pest Control help with Ukrainian charity appeal

Press release: Didcot-based BPCA member Total Pest Control recently helped out with Ukrainian aid efforts by temporarily donating a work vehicle. . More

17 September 2018

Tougher rodenticide rules for farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers on permanent baiting

Tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, with legal backing, have been introduced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK rodenticide regulatory body.. More

13 June 2023

Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director

Press release: WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.. More

05 November 2015

Trade body boost for food bank charity

Food banks around the UK are to be given a free pest survey as part of a new nationwide initiative.. More

26 May 2022

Trade body’s 10 top tips to defend your fabrics from moths

Ventilating wardrobes and vacuum packing clothes are among the tips on protecting clothes and textiles from moths.. More

29 June 2021

Trade body’s wasp advice for window cleaners

Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak.. More

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April. . More

12 November 2019

Trading up! Pest management: trade or profession?

This year BPCA’s Executive Board set up a series of three working groups, to find out what championing professionalism in pest management looks like.. More

31 August 2017

Training Development Manager joins BPCA staff team

Karen Dawes has joined the BPCA staff team as our new Training Development Manager. Karen has worked within the trade association sector for several years, most recently for the National Federation of Builders (NFB) which represent the needs of SMEs in construction.. More

11 November 2019

Training programme in focus: Level 2 Award in Pest Management

We sent PPC reporter and BPCA’s newest recruit, Kat Shaw, into GPC to meet some candidates and find out what makes the course internationally-renowned.. More

24 February 2021

Treasurer's report: Adapt, improvise, overcome

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.. More

26 February 2020

Treasurer's report: Nine years of membership growth

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2019. More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.. More

16 March 2017

Trending: Chinese restaurant’s pest warning goes viral

We had a good giggle when someone shared this picture of a sign in China about their rat problem. . More

24 November 2021

Trial sites needed to help in fight against Garden Chafer

International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest that is menacing much of the UK.. More

09 November 2021

Triggered! Mental health resilience for pest professionals

PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.. More

08 February 2024

Trojan Systems to showcase smart pest control solutions at PestEx 2024

Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024. . More

01 November 2021

Tropical species is a serious public health pest

Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.. More

13 March 2025

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new COO. . More

06 February 2025

TrustMark quality scheme to exhibit at PPC Live 2025

Press release: As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March.. More

16 April 2025

TrustMark unveils new research to build a skilled and competent RMI workforce

TrustMark has published a new report on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.. More