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25 January 2023
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The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
01 March 2022
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.
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.
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.
Take a look at our handy table to see the status of the various public health and safety wildlife licences in the UK.
Michael Coates, co-founder of Combat Pest Control, is a military veteran passionate about promoting psychological and physical health in the pest management community.
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.
A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.
BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.
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
Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.
It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report.
Want to know what's going on at the UK's biggest pest management show? We have all the latest news and updates here!
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.
In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.
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.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.
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
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
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.
22 February 2022
Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
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.
Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.
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.
12 December 2022
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.
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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