Pest Magazine reported on 24 September 2026 that BPCA has made an online guide for students on the risks of some pest species and why control may be needed to protect health. The guide is a free download from the article.
Main points
- Simon King’s article says the guide sets out common factors that can attract pests into a property and general prevention advice for people living independently for the first time. It cites the No Small Matter report, commissioned by BPCA earlier in the year, on the impact of living with an infestation, which can include depression, anxiety and chronic sleep deprivation.
- Natalie Bungay, BPCA’s head of membership and technical, said student accommodation varies but the common theme is shared facilities. Whether in halls or a shared house or flat, students need to understand simple tasks such as emptying the kitchen bin and clearing away after a meal so they do not attract pests.
- Ms Bungay said a pest problem can be distressing, and BPCA urges prevention rather than cure. If a problem does occur it can escalate, so the guide also says who to call.
- The guide stresses following the label and making sure products, especially those bought online, are licensed for use in the UK. The article does not print a separate address beyond the words “clicking here”.
VPMA’s note
The guide is a BPCA document for students in the UK. It is not an Association document and it is not instructions for using products in Vietnam.
- Source
- Pest Magazine (UK)
- Published
- 24 September 2026
- Section
- International news
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Source: Pest Magazine (Anh) (summarised in English by VPMA). Read the Vietnamese page.