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26 August 2026
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British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
19 August 2025
Press release: 2025 is a milestone year for BPCA member Shield Pest Control, who proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded.
Press release: Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce they've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King.
18 August 2025
Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.
Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland
07 August 2025
BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.
30 July 2025
BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.
25 July 2025
A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade.
24 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).
23 July 2025
Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).
Sponsored: Craig Peniket from Insectram breaks down ERAs, why they matter, and how to make them quicker and easier with the help of smart software.
In this video, Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF, explains what secondary poisoning is, why it matters, and how you can minimise risks while maintaining effective control.
22 July 2025
Press release: Pest controllers across the UK are now being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified status by BASF.
15 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.
10 July 2025
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
09 July 2025
Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held in Sweden. Frances McKim reports.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
02 July 2025
Press release: Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part an immersive, full-day training event.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.
Press release: Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has unveiled a durable, reusable trap specifically engineered to tackle stubborn silverfish infestations.
The full programme of events for this year’s PestWorld 2025 to be held between 21-24 October 2025 at the Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, USA is now available.
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
23 June 2026
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
19 October 2026
Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help BPCA explore demand for international training and certification.
15 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
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