04 October 2021

VIDEO: New and emerging UK pest species | Digital Forum 10

In this video Clive Boase from The Pest Consultancy discusses the new pest species we may encounter in the UK in the future.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest.... More

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Sponsored: Harmonix Rodent Paste - a new era for rodent control | Digital Forum 10

In this sponsored video, Richard Moseley from Bayer discusses how to manage complex rodent infestations with Harmonix®.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest m.... More

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Using the TRNZ4rm approach to manage bed bugs | Digital Forum 10

In this video, Sarah Latyn from Bed Bug Central gives a presentation on bed bug control and how to prep for treatment.  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest manage.... More

04 October 2021

VIDEO: Pest control drainage investigation techniques | Digital Forum 10

In this video, Davy Brown from Ratdetection.com gives a presentation on detecting rodent activity in drains. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn.... More

04 October 2021

X-Trap EFK excels in controlled testing

PRESS RELEASE PestFix's new LED fly trap, X-Trap 50, passes independent testing with flying colours.  Reportedly more environmentally friendly than historical fluorescent tube traps, LED traps have begun taking&nbs.... More

30 September 2021

Contego supports save the bees initiative

PRESS RELEASE As part of their wide-ranging pledge to give back to the local community, BPCA member Contego Response is running a 'Save the Bees' initiative. Each year, as part of the Contego Pledge, the Newton Aycliffe-base.... More

27 September 2021

Hybrid training options now available for Field Biologist course

Our next training session for Becoming a Field Biologist will now be available to take either in-person or remotely.  When Covid-19 put a temporary hold on in-person training programmes, BPCA began developing an online.... More

23 September 2021

VIDEO: Cluster fly pest control

Autumn can often be a busy time for pest controllers as cluster flies begin making their way into buildings, looking for a spot to overwinter. During this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the biology of cluster flies and the control options o.... More

22 September 2021

Insect-O-Cutor launches new third generation PlusZap for flying insects

PRESS RELEASE  Insect-O-Cutor, a Pelsis brand, has launched a new product to control flying insects in indoor, commercial environments. PlusZap is a powerful electric fly killer features pre-installed, staggered UV lamp.... More

16 September 2021

HSE ventilation advice for returning office workers

Fresh air supply and good ventilation is key to a safe working environment as pandemic continues, according to the Health and Safety Executive.  The law requires employers to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in enclose.... More

16 September 2021

New pest consultancy launched in UK

PRESS RELEASE  PestAcuity is a new independent pest control consultancy founded by well-known industry figure Grahame Turner, with the specific aim of providing technical support to both pest control users and providers throu.... More

14 September 2021

2021 National Pest Awards winners announced

The winners of the first-ever National Pest Awards 2021 were announced at a ceremony in the House of Commons on 9 September. Almost all winners were BPCA member companies. During a fantastic black-tie evening, attendees.... More

02 September 2021

Bad may actually be good, says food industry auditor

PRESS RELEASE When it comes to audits within food premises, bad may actually be good. This surprising statement comes from AIB international food auditor Thomas Auer, during his recent interview with Daniel Schröer, host of the online.... More

02 September 2021

Registration is open for PestEx 2022 - the pest management show

After a year-long postponement, PestEx the pest management show returns to London in 2022. Registration is open for the biggest celebration of professional pest management in the UK. From 16-17 March, pest professionals from.... More

02 September 2021

Six signs fleas have moved into your home

PRESS RELEASE Pest experts at a national trade body are urging householders to watch out for the six signs of fleas. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is advising householders to take action quickly if they suspect flea.... More

01 September 2021

HSE call for evidence on lead ammunition

Pest professionals are being asked to provide information to Health and Safety Executive (HSE), relating to the use of lead ammunition in parts of the UK. HSE are gathering the information and evidence to support the develop.... More

27 August 2021

VIDEO: Live capture trapping

Live capture traps are an essential tool in a wider arsenal of control options available to professional pest controllers. In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at what pest controllers need to consider when using live capture traps.  .... More

27 August 2021

LNPS to offer golden handshake to new recruits

PRESS RELEASE Qualified pest technicians are being offered a golden handshake of £1,000 by London-based BPCA member LNPS to help with apparent labour shortages. The haulage industry is not the only sector suffering from a l.... More

23 August 2021

Professional Pest Controller issue 104 (PPC104) out now

CONTENTS | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Professional pest controller magazine issue 104 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affilia.... More

23 August 2021

Animal Welfare Action Plan and pest management

LEGISLATION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 On 12 May, the government published an action plan for animal welfare which has implications for the whole pest management sector. While the ban of glue boards via the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill might.... More

23 August 2021

The glue board ban in New Zealand

LEGISLATION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Ireland, New Zealand and the Australian state of Victoria are regularly cited examples of places that have successfully banned rodent glue boards. How have professionals in these countries adapted?.... More

23 August 2021

The elephant in the glue trap

ANIMAL WELFARE | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 The attack on glue boards and the Government’s Animal Welfare Action Plan represent a direct risk to our pest management toolkit. PPC Editor Scott Johnstone looks at the motivations behind ref.... More

23 August 2021

Opinion: Glue board ban and the failure to self-regulate

OPINION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Losing something from our toolkit never feels great, but what are the ramifications for the sector? Henry Mott is MD of BPCA member company Conquer Pest Control and the former president of CEPA. He takes a.... More

23 August 2021

Opinion: There's nothing evil about me

OPINION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 ‘Humane’ – a word we often hear these days. But what does it mean, and how does this relate to pest management? Regular columnist Alex Wade of member company Wade Environmental investigates..... More

23 August 2021

Opinion: We should be animal welfare activists

OPINION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 We need to fully engage with this process of heightened animal welfare awareness; it’s the best strategy to protect our industry, toolbox, and the direct threats to public health that unwanted pests can pose.... More

23 August 2021

Don't bug me: non-pest insects

TECHNICAL | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Paul Westgate, of BPCA member company Veritas Pest Consultancy, explains how a little entomology know-how can go a long way. SPEED VIEW:  Pest species represent less than 0.5% of Britis.... More

23 August 2021

Rodents detect landmines, sniff out TB, find disaster victims

TECHNICAL | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 When it comes to thinking about disease, rats are usually thought of as vermin that carry plague and pestilence. But what about rats being used to sniff out diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) in people&r.... More

23 August 2021

Rodent baiting: techniques and terminology

TECHNICAL | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 The use of rodenticide baits has changed significantly over the last few years, but that’s not to say that rodenticide use has altered. How we use them, but not why we use them, has evolved. He.... More

23 August 2021

PestWatch: Insects that destroy wood in buildings

PESTWATCH | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 We’ve had a few requests for information on the highly-specialised property care pests - wood-boring insects. The Property Care Association takes over our usual feature with an introduction to wood-de.... More

23 August 2021

The BPCA Standard: what does it take to be a BPCA member?

BUSINESS | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA’s Head of Technical and Membership, looks behind the BPCA logo to see what the ‘BPCA standard’ really is and why we think that BPCA membership is still the high.... More

20 August 2021

Ask the technical team August 2021

TECHNICAL | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Field mice, bait box tampering, relocating wasps and reporting misuse of amateur pesticides are tackled in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team. SPEED VIEW: No rodenticides in.... More

20 August 2021

18 months on: essential pest management

BUSINESS | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 On 13 April 2020, George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), confirmed pest management was an essential sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time o.... More

20 August 2021

Meet the member: To bee or not to bee

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Ian Fuller (B.Eng) at Swarmcatcher has been removing and relocating live honey bees for more than a decade. In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw talks to him about his bee removal b.... More

20 August 2021

Meet the member: 25 years of pest control at Des Bone

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Ann Bone, of Des Bone Ltd, about their quarter-century journey as a pest management business. Sussex-based Des Bone Limited was established o.... More

20 August 2021

Meet the member: Next Gen Pest Tech

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Jack Tully is the first apprentice pest technician at BPCA member Integrum Services and passed his RSPH Level 2 earlier this year at just 17 years old. He took part in a quick-fire question session wi.... More

20 August 2021

A fond farewell to Stephanie

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 After almost ten years of outstanding service, we said ‘farewell’ to our Finance Officer Stephanie Costopoulos at the end of July, who decided retirement was calling. Despite b.... More

20 August 2021

Meet your new BPCA team members

Your Association | PPC104 August 2021 You may have seen that we’ve had a bit of a recruitment boost at BPCA recently. Four people are joining our Staff team in the coming weeks, in the Membership, Technical and Finance teams. He.... More

20 August 2021

Sink or swim? Keep your head above water as a non-technical pest control employee

Training | PPC104 August 2021 The BPCA Staff team is packed with professionals who are specialists at what they do – our fab technical team, of course, but also other areas like finance, membership, CPD and marketing. Ho.... More

20 August 2021

Enter the Ratrix

TRAINING | PPC104 AUGUST 2021 Can you imagine a world where a learner driver takes their theory test and, upon passing it, is immediately allowed to drive unsupervised on the road? No, that would be dangerous and irrespo.... More

20 August 2021

Pestflix and chill: free CPD resources for pest professionals

CPD | PPC104 August 2021 Pest professionals love learning and sharing knowledge. Yet some of us still end up cramming in our CPD hours towards the end of the year leading to the value of professional development being somewhat diminished.... More

11 August 2021

IPS launches new sticky moth trap

PRESS RELEASE Following two years of testing, International Pheromone Systems has launched a new product that will help both commercial pest controllers and homeowners to manage moth infestations. The pre-baited clothes moth boar.... More

06 August 2021

Dates announced for ICUP 2022 conference

 PRESS RELEASE After the disruption and postponement caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are now delighted to announce the dates of their rescheduled 2020 Conference. .... More

06 August 2021

Pelsis Group acquired by Pamplona

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group has announced it will be acquired by specialist investment manager Pamplona Capital Management this September. Pelsis has been owned for the past four years by Lloyds Development Capital (LDC), the.... More

05 August 2021

Changes to BPCA Exec Board as Martin Harvey steps down

Former BPCA President Tom Holmes rejoins the BPCA Executive Board as Immediate Past President, while Martin Harvey takes a step back. Martin was elected to the Board in 2010, appointed as Vice-President in 2012 and President in 2014.... More

04 August 2021

Choose professionals to protect wild birds, says trade body

PRESS RELEASE Bird deterrents used on buildings, such as spikes and netting, must be installed by a professional to protect both wild birds and property, a national trade body has said. British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is.... More

04 August 2021

Major changes at International Pheromone Systems

 PRESS RELEASE Fast-growing Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has strengthened its technical team with the promotion of Payman Shafighi to the new role of Technical Business Development Manager. The n.... More

04 August 2021

PestWest® flies high with another award-winning night for flyDetect®

PRESS RELEASE PestWest was announced the winner of the Digital Engineering/Technology Award for flyDetect® at the Made in Yorkshire Awards ceremony on 29 July. The prestigious manufacturing dinner was held at t.... More

03 August 2021

Let’s keep glue boards for professionals, says BPCA

BPCA has begun its lobbying effort to keep rodent glue boards in the toolkits of pest professionals. In June, the UK government issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) legislation, designed to ban the sale of rodent glue boards in.... More

03 August 2021

Funding secured for gadget that identifies apple moth pest

PRESS RELEASE MothNet, a partnership between two companies, has secured funding from Innovate UK to develop a fully automated codling moth monitoring system for apple growers. The codling moth is a major pest of fruit such as app.... More

22 July 2021

John O’Conner expands despite pandemic challenges

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member John O'Conner expands team and invests in a new fleet of vehicles, despite Covid-19 challenges.  The well-established grounds maintenance business has bought a brand new fleet of vehicles due t.... More