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08 January 2026
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The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
21 February 2024
In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control.
In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole and the threat from invasive mink.
20 February 2024
The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is run by NPMA, CEPA and FAOPMA, and will take place over three days in June.
Dr. Kishu Gomes has been appointed Chairman of Exterminators PLC, in a new chapter for the BPCA Observer member company.
Proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for glue traps, have been withdrawn.
19 February 2024
Former Rentokil PR Manager Suzi Christie is celebrating after two of her clients won Silver at the inaugural SME London Business Awards.
15 February 2024
The latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’.
Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board.
14 February 2024
BPCA member PestFix has won the Best National Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2024.
The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024.
08 February 2024
Xcluder are bringing the latest in pest exclusion technology to the UK's biggest pest management event of 2024.
Check out the digital solutions for insect and rodent control on stand 70 at PestEx in London this March.
Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024.
Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March.
Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024.
PestFix will be running a laser shooting gallery at PestEx this March, with a chance to win a huge prize: a bird management system worth over £6k.
Old Castle Farm Hives are bringing their new range of pest control and beekeeping suits to PestEx in London this March.
Visit PestEx 2024 to celebrate Lodi UK's big birthday - 20 years of supporting the pest control industry!
Visit stand 105 at PestEx to discover Ecoman Biotech's range of digital and green pest management technologies.
Earth Care bringing odour elimination technology and free educational flash drives to PestEx 2024.
Visit PestEx in London this March to see the new AS 1200 air-supported spraying technology from Birchmeier.
BASF is set to return to PestEx this March with the promise of arcade fun, prizes up for grabs, and a first look at its new CPD training portal.
01 February 2024
Surrey-based BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been awarded the Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third time.
31 January 2024
Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.
24 January 2024
BPCA member Beaver Pest Control treated its team to some unforgettable outings in 2023 as a reward for hard work.
BPCA member Veritas Pest Consultancy has created identification cards to help people improve their insect ID skills and prepare for exams.
Anyone who registers now for PestEx in March will be entered into a prize draw to win a BRAND NEW Meta Quest 3 VR headset.
23 January 2024
BPCA member Anglian Pest Control was named Trade Small Business of the Year at The Peterborough Small Business Awards.
BPCA has created a job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.
The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.
22 January 2024
PestFix warns customers to plan their pest proofing jobs early due to global supply disruptions from the Red Sea Crisis.
20 January 2024
A brand new presentation template is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.
19 January 2024
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK writes about the monitoring of barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership.
18 January 2024
BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions finished off 2023 with a flurry of charitable giving.
Fatiha Sabrin died after her neighbour used three times the recommended amount of aluminium phosphide pellets to treat bed bugs in her flat.
A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.
16 January 2024
Which? TT, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering BPCA members 50% off fees.
15 January 2024
Press release: Barrettine’s new MoBe Ant and Roach insecticide gel baits are available now and can be seen at PestEx in March.
09 January 2024
PestFix pushes charity target over the finish line to help boy with aggressive form of cancer.
02 January 2024
PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.
18 December 2023
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is encouraging householders to consult a pest professional if they are worried about a possible infestation amidst recent news.
12 December 2023
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been shortlisted for three 2024 Trade Association Awards.
11 December 2023
BPCA member company Wade Environmental will once again sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
A harmless pest could indicate damp problems in the home that may need attention, according to pest experts at a national trade body.
05 December 2023
The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.
New data released by CRRU UK shows that 73.7% of the Norway rats they sampled were anticoagulant rodenticide resistant.
30 November 2023
CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice.
Press release: Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK.
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England.
29 November 2023
BPCA are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas.
05 January 2026
Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
15 December 2025
In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
21 January 2026
The full programme for the PestEx Spotlight Theatre is out now. Two days of live debates, panel sessions and audience-led discussion. All free to attend.
15 January 2026
We spend a lot of time talking about products, pests and labels. But what about the equipment that actually puts chemistry where it needs to be?
BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals.
PestEx 2026 registration is now open!
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