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10 December 2019
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December is always a great time for reflection and looking forward to the new year. BPCA Chief Executive, Ian Andrew, takes a look at where we’ve been, where we’re going and gives us a rou
27 January 2017
In 2016 CRD advised that to remain in line with the November 2015 changes to the Plant Protection Directive, anyone who carries out invertebrate fumigation activities would need to update their existing BPCA Diploma and Module Certificates.
Just as in the past you may have been asked to buy cigarettes or alcohol for someone younger who has “forgotten their ID”, some pest controllers are reporting they are being asked to supply professional use rodenticides to their customers.
Last month saw the re-launch of the Pest Management Alliance Code of Best Practice for the Humane Use of Rodent Glueboards. The Code has been revisited by BPCA and its fellow Alliance members, plus Natural England and DEFRA.
The BPCA staff team have been out and about representing you and your interests at events around the world.
The professional register is out to expand its role and increase its influence within the pest control sector as part of a move to deliver maximum value.
23 December 2016
All of the donated food items for the BPCA "reverse advent calendar" are now in and will be donated to a local food bank at the end of the week.
13 December 2016
Back in May, we warned that all Fumigators would have to update their qualifications to the new RSPH qualification - before the end of 2016. We can now confirm the deadline for the qualification top up has been extended into 2018!
24 November 2016
Simon Forrester, leader of the British Pest Control Association, has been named chief executive of the year in a national initiative.
BPCA is happy to announce our primary sponsor for the British Pest Control 75th Anniversary Dinner will be Manufacturing and Distribution Members LODI.
10 November 2016
As part of the BPCA's ongoing commitment to community projects, the staff team has decided they're going to run a reverse advent calendar "pass it on" charity event.
27 October 2016
BPCA will host the very first industry-wide British Pest Management Awards which recognise excellence in the UK Pest Management Sector.
The BPCA Training Pathway is our new structured learning framework that has been designed to suit all learning styles and enable professionals in the pest management industry to grow and develop throughout their careers.
07 October 2016
Supported by Beaver Pest Control Services, BPCA attended the 2017 Takeaway Expo to showcase its membership community.
06 October 2016
Clearwell Pest Control Services based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, became the 50th member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) to be successfully measured against it.
05 October 2016
Fire services covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, issued a warning this week after a DIY treatment of a Wasps nest went horribly wrong.
30 September 2016
Andy Burton, Trade Association Services new auditor has today been approved by CEPA.
12 September 2016
From 1 October farmers, gamekeepers, pest controllers and their employees buying professional rodenticide packs for use outdoors will need to show either an approved certificate of competence or document confirming membership of an approved farm assu
07 September 2016
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has produced and published a Pest Control Compliance Certificate for end users to display in their business premises.
BPCA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a special dinner held on the evening of Wednesday 22 March, after day one of PestEx 2017.
11 August 2016
BPCA has this week confirmed its attendance at CropTec 2016 which claims to be the essential event for arable and mixed farmers, their advisers and associated
10 August 2016
Formally the Accredited Technician in Pest Control (ATPC), the new Advanced Technician in Pest Management (ATPM) will set a new standard for pest technicians looking to demonstrate a higher level of learning.
22 July 2016
The referendum vote for the UK to exit the European Union presents both challenges and opportunities for Britain, and for our sector.
14 July 2016
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has now supported 40 pest control companies to achieve CEPA Certification in the last 12 months.
29 June 2016
Third sector marketing expert Ben Massey has been recruited as BPCA's Marketing and Communications Manager.
05 May 2016
The BPCA Online Learning portal was named in the New Product Development category for the MemCom Awards - a nationwide competition that rewards marketing excellence.
13 January 2020
Training | PPC95 May 2019 Learn how to successfully log unstructured CPD points yourself with BPCA's individual recognition scheme - BCPA Registered. Reflective learning
08 January 2020
Whether you’re with BPCA Registered or Basis, CPD is an essential part of your year. How about taking some time at the start of 2020 to plan it out? BPCA has developed a training and developme
27 September 2019
BPCA has announced a new 7-day, modular, non-residential training course in the centre of London this November. As part of its membership criteria, BPCA recognises the Level 2 Award in Pest Man
17 January 2020
BPCA member company Contego got off the ground in 2004, following funding support from the Prince's Trust charity. Now going from strength-to-strength, Contego's CEO Michael Taylor talks
16 January 2020
One of the benefits of being a BPCA Servicing member is having your business included on our website’s Find a pest controller tool. This is our online database which allows the publi
BASIS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson for the BASIS FACTS Advisory Committee, starting in March 2020. The FACTS Committee comprises of representatives from a range of ac
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