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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.
17 February 2023
Press release: A new Metex rat blocker has been launched and you can come check it out at PPC Live.
15 February 2023
Press release: Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
07 February 2023
BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector.
06 February 2023
NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.
03 February 2023
BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".
Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.
30 January 2023
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.
25 January 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
24 January 2023
A specialist proofing team at London Network for Pest Solutions is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice.
23 January 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.
18 January 2023
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.
16 January 2023
Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.
09 January 2023
Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.
Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.
06 January 2023
BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.
03 January 2023
BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.
BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.
23 December 2022
Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business.
21 December 2022
Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.
13 December 2022
NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review.
12 December 2022
BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.
09 December 2022
New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson
02 December 2022
In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.
In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.
In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.
In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!
01 December 2022
In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.
24 November 2022
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps.
Press release: International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum.
22 November 2022
BPCA represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month.
The international pest management community once again gathered for Pest Summit 2022 in Japan. Frances McKim reports on the event.
18 November 2022
Two treatment report templates have been made available for BPCA members and their employees to use.
17 November 2022
The UK is now officially in recession as Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Autumn budget in Parliament today (17 Nov 22).
Veritas Pest Consultancy is offering discounted in-person training exclusively for members.
15 November 2022
A sudden increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents involving the rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS).
14 November 2022
BPCA has partnered with WowNow Hire to give members discounts on tailor-made hire solutions for pest businesses.
11 November 2022
Press release: Birds of prey used at Orkin’s UK operations have been invited to compete at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival held in Saudi Arabia in December this year.
Registration is open now for 2023!
07 November 2022
In this video John explores why we need to carry out proofing, managing proofing strategies and building designs that could exacerbate an infestation.
04 November 2022
Proposals in Scotland relating to a ban on the use of glue traps and increased regulation of other wildlife traps have been published.
From Monday 7 November it will be a legal requirement for all those keeping birds to house their flocks.
03 November 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 109 is out now and available to read online for free.
01 November 2022
Press activity ramped up with appearances on television and radio for BPCA.
Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do.
Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.
Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.
PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.
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.
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.
PestEx 2026 registration is now open!
FREE to attend
The UK’s favourite trade exhibition and conference for pest control returns!
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