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07 July 2025
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BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
15 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.
10 July 2025
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
09 July 2025
Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held in Sweden. Frances McKim reports.
02 July 2025
Press release: Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part an immersive, full-day training event.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.
Press release: Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has unveiled a durable, reusable trap specifically engineered to tackle stubborn silverfish infestations.
The full programme of events for this year’s PestWorld 2025 to be held between 21-24 October 2025 at the Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, USA is now available.
25 June 2025
As the weather in the UK heats up, here's some advice on how to stay safe while working in the heat.
16 June 2025
Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond.
Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps.
Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping.
BPCA has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making.
13 June 2025
PPC119 is out now and packed full of great content.
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
12 June 2025
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk wood pigeons, bee swarms, badgers and ticks.
In this issue of PPC, Rosina sits down with BPCA President Chris Cagienard to talk about her career, first impressions and what she hopes to bring to the Association.
BPCA’s Jordan McCay rounds up the key moments, standout sessions, and biggest takeaways from the UK’s best one-day pest control trade show
A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025.
In this article, we summarise research led by Jonathan L Richardson from the University of Richmond, examining the rise in urban rat populations and its implications for the pest management industry.
In PPC119 we took a close look at some of the smaller pests that are common in the UK.
At PPC Live 2025, a panel discussion on the benefits of social media for pest controllers took place. We round up the key talking points for PPC119.
In PPC119, Stuart Blair and Kelly Farrant took opposing views on a controversial topic: whether pest management companies should post graphic images on social media.
Continuing his series on deer management, Dave Archer looks at native deer and why managing their numbers matters.
PPC magazine spoke to pest industry marketing bod Anna Mollins, about her new project to help pest professionals reach out and share the mental load.
In this PPC119 article, Paul Westgate talks to us about life after bendiocarb and investing in skills for professional wasp control.
In this PPC article, Tom Holmes shares his extensive knowledge of insect light traps to help pest professionals better understand these vital tools.
The pest control industry must replace 3,500 roles in the next decade, and the EDI Committee is working to attract diverse talent by addressing barriers and improving how the industry is perceived
11 June 2025
Press release: A new global player is stepping up to support the Environmental Science and Public Health Industry with recruitment.
With Tapinoma magnum ants hitting the headlines, BPCA gave news outlets the lowdown on this invasive species.
BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
05 June 2025
Press release: Following the success of the insect ID flashcards, Veritas Pest Consultancy have released vertebrate flashcards - with bonus rodent droppings!
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
28 May 2025
This is not your average industry meet-up. This is a high-octane, adrenaline-filled pest extravaganza designed to bring together pest professionals for one unforgettable experience!
27 May 2025
Press release: Two Cleankill colleagues have been raising money for the Royal Marsden cancer charity.
Press release: OCS Foundation relaunches with renewed mission to empower children and young people across the UK and Ireland.
20 May 2025
Press release: A group of pest controllers were treated to a rare tour around BASF's factory near Liverpool, following a recent competition.
19 May 2025
It's just over one month until ICUP 2025 takes place in Lund, Southern Sweden.
BPCA has confirmed that Rosina Robson will take the helm as chief executive as of 2 June 2025.
15 May 2025
BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association.
12 May 2025
BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.
Press release: Hosted by BASF and Killgerm, the On the Farm training day for pest controllers returns once more.
PestWorld 2025 delegate and accommodation reservations, at early bird rates, are now both open.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
30 April 2025
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.
In this video we're joined by John Stewart from BPCA member company Pelsis, where he presents his guide to controlling ants.
In this video, we're joined by Laura Rosenwald from NPMA as she talks about a mighty termite problem!
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