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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
19 February 2026
Press release: Insectram, a UK-based leader in integrated pest management (IPM) software, is set to demonstrate its latest AI-driven innovations at PestEx 2026.
BPCA is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to encourage pest management businesses to take part in the Government’s new Youth Guarantee scheme.
Press release: This March, Pelsis UK is turning up the heat at PestEx - and we’re bringing innovation that actually earns its place on your site.
Press release: Visit stand 1 at PestEx to talk to Barrettine about Romax Venom Lipogel.
Press release: ORMA, a trusted and influential presence in the field of pest control and environmental hygiene, will be at PestEx 2026 this March.
HSE has published their plans for reforms to post-Brexit chemical regulations. Many of BPCA’s proposals have been adopted.
Press release: This year, there's a new sheriff in town. Razzle is riding into London Excel with Lodi's boldest theme yet - Wild, Wild Pest.
Press release: At Stand 115, Enviroguard will present a series of breakthrough products that combine intelligent automation, environmentally responsible design, and real-world effectiveness.
Press release: PestFix is exhibiting at PestEx with a clear focus on the future of pest control, where connected technology, data and prevention are transforming how pest professionals operate.
18 February 2026
Press release: To mark their 36th birthday, MouseStop will be offering a 36% discount on their rodent infestation solution for PestEx delegates.
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2026, to be held in Texas this October.
17 February 2026
BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
16 February 2026
Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.
BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London.
06 February 2026
The panel explores how services like pest proofing, loft work, pest awareness training and root cause analysis can support business growth without distracting from core pest control work.
05 February 2026
Press release: With its advanced solutions Mosquitorex and the innovative Moskyp device, Newpharm sets a new benchmark in larval mosquito management.
Press release: Technicide is excited to exhibit at PestEx 2026 and connect with pest management professionals across the UK.
Press release: Visit Zapi SpA at Stand 27A to explore the full IPM, rodenticide and insecticide portfolio.
Press release: Meeting recognised health and safety standards is essential for demonstrating professionalism, competence, and readiness to work with clients across the UK.
02 February 2026
Sponsored. The pest control industry is changing fast. AI, smart traps and digital monitoring are no longer “nice to have” – they’re quickly becoming essential.
Michael Dunbar, Technical Manager at Killgerm, shares real-world lessons from years of field biology inspections in some of the UK’s most complex sites.
Dr Sophie Wulff, Arctech Innovation, explores how climate change, global travel and resistance are reshaping pest control and why accurate detection is becoming more important than ever.
Al Richardson from Logistics UK shares practical, real-world advice to help pest controllers stay safe when driving in adverse conditions.
BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management businesses.
28 January 2026
The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.
27 January 2026
Press release: Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director.
iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert.
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025.
A survey by pest control solutions manufacturer BASF, has revealed that nearly half of pest control professionals feel their career has negatively affected their mental health.
26 January 2026
BPCA will be exhibiting at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026 in London on 12-13 February 2026.
21 January 2026
A dead nest belonging to a yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, making it the first confirmed discovery in Wales.
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.
20 January 2026
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging farmers to check stored farm machinery for pests over the winter to avoid discovering costly damage in the spring.
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.
14 January 2026
BPCA is inviting the whole industry to our refreshed in-person Training Forums for 2026, giving pest professionals more chances to learn, debate and get hands-on with practical skills across the UK.
12 January 2026
The 2026 bird general licences are now live (from 1 January 2026), and there are a few changes pest controllers need to clock, especially if you work across borders.
08 January 2026
Niall Gallagher, Technical Manager at BPCA, takes a practical look at how pest professionals can plan effective, lawful and evidence-based gull management programmes ahead of the 2026 season.
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
07 January 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and public confidence.
06 January 2026
BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way.
05 January 2026
The government has published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, setting out a series of commitments that could have significant implications for wildlife control and pest management activity.
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.
23 December 2025
In this important update, Dan Etheridge, APHA, provides the latest information on the spread, surveillance, and management of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in the UK.
In this sponsored session, Sophie Thorogood, Pelsis, explores seasonal trends in stored product insects (SPIs), with a festive twist on why infestations can surge as conditions change.
In this informative session, Paul Wilson, GVS, explains the importance of face-fit testing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and compliance within pest control operations.
In this session, Anna Mollins, Veritas Pest Consultancy, explores the principles behind designing bird netting systems, with a focus on planning, structure, and best practice in bird control.
17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Act passed its final stages in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2025. Here is what you need to know.
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