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The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
26 November 2020
Rodent pests resistant to commonly used anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified in areas of the UK and the increase in numbers of these so-called ‘super rats’ presents a challenge to pest controllers.
Facing rejection can be tough, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into bidding for a tender. Tips on how to improve your tender submissions based on your previous failed submissions.
ServSuite™ is an enterprise, cloud-based software solution especially designed and developed for the Pest Control Industry.
We summarise what we know about the end of the brexit transition period and what’ll be different on 1 January 2021.
We repeated the Covid-19 pest management impact study to see how the sector is coping six months on, and 708 people responded.
We asked Andrew Pearce to assess how he thinks print can promote your pest control company.
The BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021.
CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs.
Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board.
19 November 2020
BPCA is proud to launch a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
18 November 2020
A fantastic opportunity to apply for a fully funded University of Reading PhD research project on rodents, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.
17 November 2020
In this guest blog, Laura Galloway, from BPCA member company Contego, talks about how the negative impacts of Covid-19 restrictions inspired the business to appoint a mental health champion for employees.
16 November 2020
BPCA member Pelsis announces launch of the Envirostop non-target species barrier for Neo rodent station.
10 November 2020
Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
09 November 2020
Householders and businesses should be on the look-out for signs of an infestation as rats and mice head indoors for winter.
Today (9 November 2020), Defra has published three new general licences for wild bird control which will come into effect in England on 1 January 2021.
05 November 2020
We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team.
04 November 2020
Heating ducts and pipes can be prime spots for cockroaches as the heating goes on in the autumn, a national trade body has warned.
BPCA member BASF has officially launched Selontra, a rodenticide bait containing new active Cholecalciferol for use by pest professionals.
BPCA member Rentokil releases new pest management product to help prevent pest infestations in warehouses and supermarkets.
03 November 2020
Steve Havers, Church Farm's owner, is looking for a new tenant at the famous pest management training and product testing facility.
Not content with a mere 20 points, Kevin Pugh from Pest Solutions set himself an ambitious goal of getting to 100 BPCA Registered CPD points this year.
Huge reduction in hotel guests finding bed bugs during the first full year of Spotta's smart pest system real-world operations.
02 November 2020
As a spike in Covid-19 cases sweeps the UK, we take a look at the restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what pest management companies need to know.
England is set to go into a second "circuit breaker" style lockdown this week, following a rise in Covid-19 cases.
22 October 2020
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds pest management professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry.
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels.
Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results.
21 October 2020
A Scottish Parliament petitions committee meeting last month agreed that the petition to ban glue boards in Scotland is to be closed.
20 October 2020
BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
19 October 2020
Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown from Friday 23 October, with people told to stay home once more.
16 October 2020
BPCA member and global manufacturer of hygiene and pest control products Pelsis Group have launched a new product to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
14 October 2020
BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.
Got some uninvited dinner guests? Is the back of your fridge home to a colony of creepy crawlies? If you find your building crawling with cockroaches, you’re in the right place.
13 October 2020
Pest technicians on the BPCA Registered CPD scheme can now apply for a new category level.
08 October 2020
BPCA member Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new digital marketing specialist to support the business in providing more digital offerings.
07 October 2020
British Pest Control Association is launching a brand new digital event following the tough decision to postpone PestEx 2021.
With much regret, the organising and executive committees of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) have decided to postpone the 10th ICUP Conference.
30 September 2020
BPCA is urging people to take preventative pest management measures to stop squirrels getting into your roof space this winter.
25 September 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new business support measures that pest management companies may be able to take advantage of after the furlough scheme ends next month.
24 September 2020
BPCA is considering becoming an intermediary for the Government's Kickstart scheme and is looking for member companies to register their interest in being involved.
23 September 2020
Have you heard something rustling in your attic or loft and suspect squirrels? As cute as squirrels might appear to be, they can be an incredibly destructive and distressing pest to have in your home or work. Learn all about grey squirrels in our ult
22 September 2020
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are asked to follow new packaging guidance by rodenticide stewardship scheme.
With HSE and Local Authorities ramping up their inspection activity, it’s more important than ever that your pest management company is Covid-secure.
18 September 2020
In this video Natalie Bungay discusses key strategies for how pest controllers can react when faced with cases of delusional parasitosis.
BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘membership organisation of the year’ at the 2020 Memcom excellence awards.
BPCA is calling out for members to join their new committees. The Outreach & Communication Committee and the Professional Standards Committee will launch later this year.
17 September 2020
BPCA has released a free guidance document for pest professionals considering implementing a test and trace procedure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
10 September 2020
After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better.
16 January 2023
Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.
03 January 2023
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.
03 February 2023
BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".
Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.
30 January 2023
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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