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BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
04 June 2019
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
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.
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.
Did you make it into our short PestEx 2019 video? Take a look at some of the highlights from the UK pest management show.
Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the Uk's pest management show...
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 now has a Primary Authority! What is it? Why do we want one, and what it means for members? Dee explains the new partnership.
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.
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.
Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores the ways that pest management professionals are incorporating reflection into their personal development plans.
15 May 2019
BPCA member company Abate Pest Management has announced that they have been named a Future50 Company.
14 May 2019
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.
08 May 2019
Defra has initiated a formal evidence gathering exercise to capture information from all concerned parties about the impact of the recent withdrawal of three general licences for bird control. BPCA is collecting evidence of members companies.
05 May 2019
BPCA has released eight short online learning programmes covering key skills such as communication, data protection, health and safety, and management.
02 May 2019
Yesterday (Wednesday 1 May 2019) BPCA met with Natural England to discuss how pest management professionals can continue to protect public health after general licences for bird control were revoked last week.
24 April 2019
BPCA has been alerted that as of this Thursday (25 April 2019), Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild bird species.
28 March 2019
The pest management show hosted the second ever British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs) last week, announcing the 2019 winners.
Lancaster City Council Unbugged is celebrating a double win after being presented with two prestigious industry accolades.
A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.
A Norfolk-based pest management company has been named Small Company of the Year at a leading industry event.
A Norfolk-based wildlife management company has taken a top prize at a prestigious industry event.
A national pest management company, which has its headquarters in Durham, has been presented with a prestigious award at a top industry event.
An 81-year old from Kent has been heralded the unsung hero of the pest management industry at national trade body awards.
A pest technician from Croydon has been named the best in the country at a prestigious industry event for his commitment to training and development.
A South Croydon-based pest management company is continuing its winning streak after picking up another award at a leading industry event.
04 March 2026
The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.
24 February 2026
While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
30 October 2025
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.
Steve Broadbent of Ensystex explores the biology and behaviour of the cockroach species most commonly encountered in the UK, including the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis).
03 March 2026
Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026.
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