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BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
12 May 2021
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Nicholas Illidge from Shield Pest Control, about membership of Planet Mark, the sustainability certification.
The first-ever BPCA Member Awards were held this week at the digital BPCA AGM.
16 April 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards.
29 March 2021
The British Pest Control Association’s 2021 AGM has been held online alongside the BPCA member awards.
Dr Alan Buckle was the deserving recipient of the BPCA Life Membership award at the AGM on 26 March 2021.
19 March 2021
British Pest Control Association’s digital pest management event, PestExtra 2021, saw huge numbers of visitors when it took place this week.
In this video, Jim Kirk talks about the Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how you can get involved.
In this video, Julia Pittman talks about her role as chair of the Outreach and Communications committee and how you can get involved.
In this video, Martin Rose-King talks about his role as chair of the Servicing committee and how you can get involved.
03 March 2021
PestExtra is coming up this month, so here's what not to miss at the biggest digital pest management event of the year!
25 February 2021
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism.
Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes.
24 February 2021
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented.
Before we start reporting on developments in the new BPCA strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one was.
As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.
We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
19 February 2021
Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra, our three-day event in March, with a 3D stand that helps you interact with new Bayer products.
12 February 2021
BPCA member CSS Pest Services are celebrating ten years in business this Valentine's Day.
03 February 2021
BPCA member company, Anglian Pest Control, wanted to say a big thank you to their local hospital in Peterborough.
12 January 2021
BPCA has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ask that pest professionals are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine.
With the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines.
16 December 2020
The BPCA Member Awards 2021 are now open to all BPCA member companies and their employees.
30 November 2020
BPCA President, Philip Halpin, reflects on the sector's response to Covid-19 and what we've learnt.
27 November 2020
Registration open! Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the UK’s online trade show and conference for pest management.
26 November 2020
The BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021.
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.
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
08 October 2025
In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide.
In this sponsored session, Richard Faulkner, Envu, explores the history and science behind rodenticides, from their earliest use through to today’s anticoagulants and emerging alternatives.
In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.
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