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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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.
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.
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.
29 November 2023
BPCA are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas.
29 August 2023
Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.
12 June 2023
Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.
06 June 2023
In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.
05 June 2023
John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.
BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.
Woodworm treatments, bed bugs, ULV, and mole traps all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Press release: As part of its dedication to promoting global excellence in pest management, the Coalition also announces the availability of A Global Framework for Pest Management Standards.
06 April 2023
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has been published, which includes legislation banning the use and purchase of glue traps.
21 February 2023
Grahame Turner, from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, is back! He’s put together a checklist of items you might need to include for your food clients when working on a pest control specification.
Mike Kelly presented at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar, and gave an overview of pest insects in food storage.
09 January 2023
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.
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.
01 November 2022
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do.
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.
31 October 2022
It's our regular BPCA technical team FAQ, with questions on non-native status, carcass disposal, rodent teeth, zoonosis and ectoparasites.
BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley to tell us his top five steps to improve pest management outcomes.
Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons.
Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.
07 October 2022
A member of the public took a photo of an Asian hornet in Dover which has been confirmed by the National Bee Unit.
27 September 2022
An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
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.
05 October 2026
Envu has announced that Maxforce Platin will be withdrawn from the UK and Irish markets, with sales ending in March 2027 and a final use date of September 2027.
29 September 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
25 September 2026
On a spectacular night for BPCA, the team took home awards in all four nominated categories, plus the coveted Grand Prix Award.
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