Whether you're a pest management professional or interest in public health pest control, take a look at our latest pest news, advice and features from around the UK.
23 June 2026
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Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present.
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10 July 2026
In this guest webinar, Dr Mike Ayers will guide you through a forensic mindset for pest control in food-handling and allied environments.
07 July 2026
Members can now download a new client guidance template from the member library to help residents raise ongoing pest issues with their local councillor.
29 June 2026
BPCA’s Future of Pest Management survey highlights growing resistance challenges, changing rodenticide use, emerging technologies, and strong support for professional regulation.
Bee management experts discuss balancing public safety and pollinator protection through education, responsible removals, and professional bee-handling practices.
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity guidance helps pest professionals identify disease risks, protect honeybee populations, and manage bee removals responsibly.
Dr Sophie Wulff explores climate change, invasive species, scent science and AI-driven detection transform pest-control.
BPCA has suggested four new policies that would help to support members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.
CEPA has reported a busy year of advocacy, professionalisation and international work, with 2025 marking the European association’s 50th anniversary.
BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.
10 June 2026
Pest Minds is pleased to announce the formation of its first Volunteer Committee and is inviting passionate individuals to help shape the future of mental health support within the pest management industry.
PRESS RELEASE: Insectram, provider of professional pest management software, today announced the global launch of a revolutionary field service automation suite
04 June 2026
A panel of pest management experts will take a deep dive into the science of neophobia (the fear of new objects) and explore how this behaviour impacts the success of our control programmes.
02 June 2026
An independent report commissioned by BPCA reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK.
28 May 2026
Over Christmas, the Government launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, which included a commitment to review mole traps.
26 May 2026
The UK government have published the first annual One Health Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance report.
14 May 2026
HSE has issued a new survey to the industry to understand the costs associated with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
13 May 2026
For pest management, there were several areas worth watching, especially UK-EU relations, regulation, late payment, employment and the Armed Forces Covenant.
07 May 2026
Pest Minds has launched a new Charter to help businesses take practical, meaningful steps to support mental health and wellbeing at work.
05 May 2026
Lorraine Norton discusses a recent logo-abuse case, what it reveals about professional rodenticide use, and why customers still need help choosing the right pest control contractor.
24 April 2026
A recent report found that homeless families in England are being placed into unsafe properties, often with pest infestations.
22 April 2026
BPCA members are being encouraged to take part in HMRC’s Tell ABAB survey, which is now open.
21 April 2026
Killgerm has launched a new set of free online training videos to help pest professionals complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD points.
08 April 2026
BPCA has published two new manifestos setting out how the next Welsh and Scottish Governments can better protect homes, businesses and public health from pests
07 April 2026
PRESS RELEASE: PelGar International, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrej Branc as the company’s new Head of Global Sales and Americas Business Manager, effective immediately
29 October 2026
Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
30 June 2026
Veritas Pest Consultancy are conducting a new and innovative project that is tackling a long-seated cockroach and bed bug infestation in a 22-story block of flats in Wolverhampton.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
This month, PelGar International is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz mark 20 years with the company.
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
The BPCA catalogue of the most common public health and nuisance pests has been created to enable members of the public to make an educated choice when considering pest control.
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