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.
13 March 2025
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26 February 2020
Poo identification guide for pest management professionals.
13 February 2020
Six general licences reissued in England on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.
06 February 2020
This quick view page will give you all the headline information and latest updates on general and individual licences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
30 January 2020
An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.
Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.
29 January 2020
Natural England (NE) has confirmed that new bird licences for the control of the Lesser black-backed gull and Herring gulls will be released tomorrow (30 January 2020).
28 January 2020
Watch back our video on the key points to consider when conducting an Environmental Risk Assessment to include non-chemical control.
With red squirrels in decline for decades, Millbry Hill's Kathryn Eccles gives her advice for encouraging more of this native species into your garden.
08 January 2020
With several prominent changes to insecticides in 2019, BPCA's been asked what the future of insecticides will look like. While nothing is certain, we've tried to clarify what's going on in the registration process.
07 January 2020
Can you hear the pitter-patter of tiny footsteps behind the skirting? Does Tom keep bringing Jerry in from the garden?
Pigeons with missing toes have fallen foul of loose strands of human hair, according to French scientists.
11 December 2019
BPCA member Bayer made the announcement following a vote from the EU Biocide commission.
Watch back our webinar on inspection and control of tricky bed bugs. This is the second video, following on from our bed bugs basics webinar.
03 December 2019
Watch back our webinar on professional bed bug control. In this first of a 2-part series, Natalie talks biology, lifecycles, public health and prevention.
12 November 2019
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, looks at treatments for pharaoh ants and how options have changed over time.
09 October 2019
Scientists are looking into the spread of rat lungworm to several popular European holiday destinations.
13 September 2019
The environment Secretary has launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
23 August 2019
A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.
Our technical team tackle bee nests, reporting and delusional parasitosis in this issue.
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds.
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic.
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, investigates silverfish and grey silverfish, and the difference in control approaches.
BPCA Board Members debunk some best practice myths that might be putting the operation of your pest management business at risk.
Dr Claire Donald, from the University of Glasgow, gives an overview of how scientists are working to lessen the mosquito threat.
22 August 2019
Jonathan Walker from BPCA member company Eradipest has been experimenting with proactive bee management.
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.
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.
08 September 2025
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
03 September 2025
BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.
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