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23 August 2019

Flying insects in hospitals carry 'superbug' germs

A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.

23 August 2019

Best practice or Balderdash?

BPCA Board Members debunk some best practice myths that might be putting the operation of your pest management business at risk.

22 August 2019

Selling your pest management services using the law

Paul Westgate, Westgate Pest Control, examines the positives that can be drawn from the regulations pest management professionals face.

22 August 2019

Ratcatcher to riches: Championing Professionalism

In BPCA's first strategic storytime, we’re telling the tale of how we continue to increase the professionalism of the pest management sector.

22 August 2019

BPCA Professionalism Working Groups

What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today?

22 August 2019

Meet the member: “Starting Lady Bug Pest Control saved my life.”

We caught up with Vicki Sims to talk about her journey into starting her own pest management business.

22 August 2019

Contract Sharing Network celebrates national contract

Launched at PestEx 2017, the Contract Sharing Network (CSN) is celebrating a significant step forward.

22 August 2019

Observe a Servicing Committee meeting

Want to get more involved in your Association? Why not come along to one of our Servicing Committee meetings and find out what it’s about?

21 August 2019

Are you recording your pest management CPD?

Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, takes a look at some great examples of CPD for people at all stages of their careers.

21 August 2019

Pest awareness for everyone

Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it’s important to have a concentrated PR effort.

17 July 2019

Stay alert to membership fraud

Forged BPCA membership certificates have been reported to us and we're asking members to be vigilant.

11 July 2019

Jim Kirk appointed Manufacturers and Distributors Committee Chair

BPCA's Executive Board confirmed the selection of a new Chair in May this year.

06 June 2019

Bee removal and Glis glis added to Find a pest controller tool

The ever-popular BPCA Find a pest controller tool now includes options for ethical bee removal and Glis glis treatments.

04 June 2019

BPCA marks World Pest Day 2019 with message to local authorities

We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knock-on effect to public health that can be caused by infestations.

28 May 2019

PPC95 out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF.

28 May 2019

PestEx(cellence) showcased at the UK’s pest management show 2019

PestEx 2019 saw an incredible 29% increase in total visitors as over 100 pest management product and service suppliers descended on ExCeL London in March.

28 May 2019

VIDEO: PestEx 2019 - the pest management show

Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show.

28 May 2019

GALLERY: PestEx 2019 the pest management show in pictures

Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show...

28 May 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: PestEx the pest management show 2019 in numbers

Need proof that PestEx is the biggest and most significant event in the professional pest management diary? Take a look at our infographic to see how the show has grown and improved over the years.

21 May 2019

BPCA’s new Primary Authority partner

BPCA now has a Primary Authority! What is it? Why do we want one, and what it means for members? Dee explains the new partnership.

21 May 2019

Pest management in developing countries: A view from Ghana

Companies outside of Britain regularly join BPCA so they can try to emulate our best practice and access our guidance materials. Take a look at one member's experience of pest control in Ghana.

21 May 2019

Meet the member: BS EN 16636 certified successful

Hillbans Pest Control was awarded CEPA European quality standard certification for pest management services BS EN 16636 in February 2018. We caught up with them to see how they’re getting on with the accreditation.

21 May 2019

Reflective learning in pest management

Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores the ways that pest management professionals are incorporating reflection into their personal development plans.

15 May 2019

Abate Pest Management named a Future50 company

BPCA member company Abate Pest Management has announced that they have been named a Future50 Company.

14 May 2019

Open letter to Secretary of State regarding call for evidence: Bird control licences

BPCA has written to Secretary of State Gove in regards to Defra's call for evidence on the impact of the revoking of three general licences for bird control.

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14 March 2025

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BPCA Annual Report 2024

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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06 November 2024

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CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.

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02 April 2025

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VIDEO: BPCA Annual Report 2024

Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.

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01 April 2025

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HSE: Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month and HSE has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.

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27 March 2025

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PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights. 

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