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30 October 2025
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Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.
27 February 2020
Our technical team answer questions about insect control, personal development, general licences and bed bugs in this issue.
26 February 2020
Want expert help? BEB Consultancy are offering document support to BPCA members at a discounted rate.
Which? Trusted Traders gives us some top tips for making sure you don’t lose money because of a contract.
BPCA President Phil Halpin takes a look back at the highlights of a successful and noteworthy 2019 for the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2019
It's been a great year at the BPCA, with a successful PestEx and new initiatives like BPCA Registered. Take a look at the key figures from our 2019 annual report.
Alan Morris, Country Head at Bayer Environmental Science, describes his time on the BPCA Executive Board as he leaves after seven and a half years.
Leaving the Servicing Committee after almost 13 years, Jenny Humphrey spoke to us about her tenure and why she would recommend taking your place at the table.
21 February 2020
Our new style forum went down a treat in Glasgow. Read all about it here.
16 February 2020
BPCA is looking for people from member companies to join the Executive Board and drive the mission of the Association.
03 February 2020
After the success of the Be Protected. Professionally. campaign, BPCA has launched a new pest awareness message and is asking members to get involved.
28 January 2020
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 2020 Pest Control Conference is shaping up nicely, with discounted entry for BPCA members.
22 January 2020
Professional pest management companies, and any business using the services of one, are urged to put pen to paper and sign the CEPA Memorandum of Understanding.
17 January 2020
Contego's Michael Taylor talks about the value in giving back to your communities and raising money for charity.
16 January 2020
In this step-by-step guide for BPCA members, we show you how to make the most of your Find a pest controller profile.
13 January 2020
Learn how to successfully log unstructured CPD points yourself with BPCA's individual recognition scheme - BCPA Registered.
09 January 2020
BPCA Registered announces new categories and cards for employees registered on its individual recognition and CPD scheme.
08 January 2020
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 development template to help!
The full schedule for PPC Live 2020 has been announced and we’ve packed it with illustrious speakers from across the sector.
07 January 2020
It's with sadness that we learned this week of the passing of former BPCA President, Peter Bateman.
10 December 2019
December is always a great time for reflection and looking forward to the new year. BPCA takes a look at where we’ve been, where we’re going and gives us a round-up of what a BPCA election manifesto might look like.
13 November 2019
On 1 October CEPA launched its Memorandum of Understanding on Professionalisation of the Pest Management Industry, in an event hosted by the European Committee of the Regions.
Professional pest controller magazine issue 97 is out now and available to read online for free or downloaded as a PDF.
In August Martyn Belcher, from ABM Pest Control, was called out by Nottinghamshire Police to deal with a swarm of honey bees.
12 November 2019
Our technical team explore HSE legislation, vulnerable customers and snap traps in this issue.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
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.
25 November 2025
BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.
Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall.
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
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