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05 January 2026
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Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
26 February 2024
Dr Alex Kent gives PPC readers a more detailed look at Echinococcus multilocularis, why APHA monitors it and how pest controllers can help.
In PPC114, Paul Westgate tackles the mental health impacts of pest infestations and what pest controllers can do to help manage them.
In PPC114, BPCA's Kat Shaw has written a little list of ways to jazz up your job adverts and appeal to the best talent the pest control industry has to offer.
In PPC114, Sophie Thorogood, training and technical manager at Pelsis, discusses a career in pest control and the technical expertise needed to solve challenging infestations.
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023.
In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association.
In PPC114, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2023.
Mark Williams gives his report on the Association's finances in 2023.
The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2023 annual report.
Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise!
23 February 2024
BPCA is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards.
21 February 2024
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about the importance of knowing your species and things you can do to avoid trapping the wrong species.
In this video, Olivia Masi from Natural England talks about the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS), what it is and how it operates in the UK.
In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control.
In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole and the threat from invasive mink.
20 February 2024
The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is run by NPMA, CEPA and FAOPMA, and will take place over three days in June.
Dr. Kishu Gomes has been appointed Chairman of Exterminators PLC, in a new chapter for the BPCA Observer member company.
Proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for glue traps, have been withdrawn.
19 February 2024
Former Rentokil PR Manager Suzi Christie is celebrating after two of her clients won Silver at the inaugural SME London Business Awards.
15 February 2024
The latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’.
Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board.
14 February 2024
BPCA member PestFix has won the Best National Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2024.
The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024.
08 February 2024
Xcluder are bringing the latest in pest exclusion technology to the UK's biggest pest management event of 2024.
15 December 2025
In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
25 November 2025
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
07 January 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and public confidence.
06 January 2026
BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way.
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