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01 March 2022

Public health vs Pests: Medical problems and infections from pests

PPC asked Dr Alex Kew from University College London Hospitals to look at the public health risks that arise from common pests to better educate and protect our clients.

01 March 2022

Opinion: When is a pest not a pest?

BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew talks through what makes a pest a pest, and gives tips for professionals looking to help protect their toolkits from these challenges.

01 March 2022

Environmental Risk Assessments and how to deal with them

In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out.

01 March 2022

Public health and safety bird control licences in the UK

Take a look at our handy table to see the status of the various public health and safety wildlife licences in the UK.

01 March 2022

A six-pack in 75 days? Healthier routines for pest professionals

Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community.

01 March 2022

Meet the member: Channel your pest control passion

Rob Long is the founder and owner of Sabre Kent Pest Control, and former BPCA Board member. He spoke to PPC about his time on BPCA Committees and why you should volunteer.

01 March 2022

BPCA Annual Report 2021

A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.

01 March 2022

President's Report: It's time to thrive

BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.

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.

28 February 2022

Annual report: 2021 Committee reports

Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.

28 February 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 in numbers

It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report.

28 February 2022

PestEx show guide out now

Want to know what's going on at the UK's biggest pest management show? We have all the latest news and updates here!

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Rodent monitoring and control challenges in the food industry

In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of PestFix

In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Unearthing mole mysteries

In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.

28 February 2022

VIDEO: Remote rodent monitoring - comparison of options

In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.

28 February 2022

Check for bed bugs before season starts, says BPCA

Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.

24 February 2022

New practical rodenticide guidance issued by CRRU

To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.

23 February 2022

Pest professionals can help contain viruses, says BPCA

More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.

22 February 2022

Des Bone hands over the reigns to Cleankill

Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.

22 February 2022

BPCA Registered accredited by the CPD Certification Service

The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.

22 February 2022

Edialux Professional boosts portfolio of pest control products

Press release: Edialux Professional has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis Dyna-Fog. 

22 February 2022

InsectoSec Tape for bed bugs debuting at PestEx

Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.

18 February 2022

PestExtra wins Event of the Year award

BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.  

18 February 2022

Pest control and live bee removal business opens in South Birmingham 

Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.

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25 January 2023

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Rodent traps are a suitable alternative to chemicals for controlling house mice infestations, says ECHA

The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.

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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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12 December 2022

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Increasingly widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, says CRRU

New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.

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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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