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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.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
20 January 2025
HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related.
14 January 2025
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter.
13 January 2025
To help protect you and your business, Cliverton Insurance Brokers have launched a new Personal Accident and Illness insurance policy, Cliverton Protect.
09 January 2025
Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Bird proofing is a complex task that should always be left to trained pest professionals rather than attempted as a DIY project.
08 January 2025
Press release: Stefanie Inger has been appointed Managing Director of Dealey Environmental, as Martin Cobbald steps into CEO role.
07 January 2025
From January 2025, an update was provided to some of the general and class licences for birds and Glis glis.
19 December 2024
In this guest blog, Laurence Barnard, BASF Pest Control, discusses reducing the risk to non-target species and shares some top tips for responsible rodenticide use.
18 December 2024
Technical and Compliance Manager at British Pest Control Association, Niall Gallagher, explains the value of professional pest management for agriculture businesses.
17 December 2024
BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a prize for the perfect image of public health pest control.
13 December 2024
Press release: Are you looking for a simple, effective way to grow your pest control business and attract more local customers?
12 December 2024
In this video, Michael Sims from Bell Labs talks about their iQ Products.
In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis, talks about all thngs roaches.
In this video, Stephen Doggett from NSW Westmead Hospital, talks about how we can create a sustainable future in the pest management industry.
Brian Sowerby says farewell to pest control after nearly half a century in the industry.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions celebrating after winning the Business Growth category of the Newham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024.
10 December 2024
PPC117 is out now and packed full of great content.
07 December 2024
Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
06 December 2024
Regular PPC contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer explores how non-native deer species can affect the British countryside.
The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates for pest managers to review and understand.
We reflect on the last 12 months, to explain how the work that we’ve completed and the work that we’re planning impacts and benefits BPCA members.
05 December 2024
In PPC117 Envu and BASF give readers a back-to-basics run down of cholecalciferol safety.
In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing application.
In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.
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.
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.
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