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13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards. 

18 November 2021

BPCA publishes new Code of Conduct for 2022

BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022.

18 November 2021

VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021

We’ve had loads of glue board related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop.

09 November 2021

PestEx 2022 exclusive sneak-peek

An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.

21 October 2021

Volunteers wanted for new Academic Relations working group

BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.

20 October 2021

BPCA commits to Planet Mark certification

BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.

18 October 2021

SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals

BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support.

18 October 2021

Survey and quotation template now available for members

BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.

07 October 2021

BPCA wins Covid-19 key worker campaign award

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve won the Association Excellence Award (AEA) for 'Best Lobbying Campaign or Advancement of a Cause During Covid-19'.

06 October 2021

Introducing BPCA Night School courses

We're launching a programme of evening courses designed for busy pest professionals.

05 October 2021

BPCA Member Awards – help shine a light on excellence

The BPCA Member Awards 2022 will open to nominations for all BPCA member companies and their employees on 1 November.

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.

14 September 2021

2021 National Pest Awards winners announced

BPCA members take home almost every prize at the National Pest Awards on 9 September 2021.

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.

20 August 2021

18 months on: essential pest management

In a reflection on what we’ve learned from the pandemic, PPC magazine grabbed a few BPCA Executive Board members for a quick roundtable interview on the subject

20 August 2021

Member benefit in focus: Business Shield

Did you know you have a free health and safety and employment law service at your fingertips?

20 August 2021

Meet the member: To bee or not to bee

PPC magazine spoke to Ian Fuller (B.Eng) at Swarmcatcher, who has been removing and relocating live honey bees for more than a decade.

20 August 2021

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

PPC magazine spoke to Ann Bone, of Des Bone Ltd, about their quarter-century journey as a pest management business.

20 August 2021

Meet the member: Next Gen Pest Tech

Jack Tully, the first apprentice pest technician at BPCA member Integrum Services, took part in a quick-fire question session with PPC.

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16 January 2023

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New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members. 

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03 January 2023

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New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.

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03 January 2023

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New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.

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03 February 2023

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UPDATED | Ficam D to be withdrawn from the market in 2024

BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".

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03 February 2023

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IPS appoints Wirral man to key operational role

Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.

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30 January 2023

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BASF launches new monitoring paste

Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.

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