Association

15 February 2024

BPCA member representative elections open now

Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board.

14 February 2024

Shortlist announced for BPCA Member Awards 2024

The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024.

23 January 2024

NEW Trainee pest technician job template available

BPCA has created a job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.

20 January 2024

NEW PestAware presentation template for BPCA members

A brand new presentation template is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

12 December 2023

BPCA shortlisted for 2024 Trade Association awards 

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been shortlisted for three 2024 Trade Association Awards. 

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.

20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest business support

BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.

05 June 2023

Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

In PPC111, Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions talks about what it’s like to work for a pest company owned by a local authority.

05 June 2023

Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control

PPC magazine caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa of Intercleanse Pest Control.

24 May 2023

MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules

BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).

26 April 2023

BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2023.

26 April 2023

Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee. 

20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.

30 March 2023

New BPCA Code of Best Practice for wood boring insects released

BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects.

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

07 March 2023

New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.

21 February 2023

Pests in the press: October to December 2022

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.

21 February 2023

Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and how it works for your business.

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24 February 2026

Latest news

SURVEY: Home Office plans to change firearms licensing – tell us how it might impact you

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.

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30 October 2025

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BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

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.

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07 July 2025

Latest news

BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.

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24 February 2026

Latest news

SURVEY: Home Office plans to change firearms licensing – tell us how it might impact you

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.

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23 February 2026

Latest news

BASF to unveil innovative fly control solution at PestEx

Leading pest control solutions manufacturer BASF is set to return to PestEx this March with news of an exciting, innovative fly-bait solution, Seclira®, reinforcing its commitment to advancing effective, practical pest control tools for professionals

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23 February 2026

Latest news

GVS Safety to highlight respiratory protection range at PestEx 2026

GVS Safety Division will be showcasing its advanced respiratory protection solutions at PestEx 2026, with a focus on the ELIPSE® Full Face Mask, the PX5® Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and the Z-Link® headtop.

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