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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07 December 2024
BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.
06 November 2024
CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.
08 August 2024
PPC116 is out now and packed full of great content.
Pesticides, auditors, assessments and wasp treatment alternatives all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to inspire public support for bumblebee conservation across the UK and offers a helpful guide for identifying these bees in gardens.
07 August 2024
The recent BPCA Future of Pest Management survey gathered over 800 responses from pest professionals, providing insights into rodenticide use and education.
All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th ICUP are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation.
05 August 2024
CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.
31 July 2024
CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.
Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs.
18 July 2024
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a five-year study on urban fox DNA to understand their adaptation to cities, seeking ear samples from pest controllers.
15 July 2024
The BPCA and Wade Environmental are urging UK pest professionals to report behavioural issues in house mice to gather data and develop formal guidance on addressing behavioural resistance.
05 July 2024
BPCA attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting during World Pest Day to discuss global celebrations, industry collaboration, and updates on sustainability.
06 June 2024
As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England.
BPCA has released its Manifesto for Pest Management detailing our policy demands of the next government.
30 May 2024
BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients.
17 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Pest controllers in Scotland are being asked to record mosquito activity on a new website.
16 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE: BPCA says that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public health and vulnerable members of society.
03 May 2024
Dr. Richard Naylor of Cimex Store and The Bed Bug Foundation CIC, with over 20 years of bed bug study, shares insights and implications for bed bug management in 2024.
Darron Pearce of Rattraxs Pest Control, a BPCA member, with 30+ years' experience, specializes in surveys detecting rodent ingress from faulty drainage for insurance, mortgage, and domestic clients.
Laurence Barnard, BASF, offers advice on best practices and important considerations for safe and effective pest control.
24 April 2024
Key dates for the implementation of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 have been announced by Defra.
05 April 2024
OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk.
31 January 2024
Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.
18 January 2024
A report on pest-related diseases prompts a call for collaboration between pest management and public health to address health risks efficiently.
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 June 2026
An independent report commissioned by BPCA reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK.
24 February 2026
While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
15 September 2026
The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.
14 September 2026
Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 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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