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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
03 May 2024
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before.
At PestEx 2024, we asked members about their beginnings in pest control. Here's a summary of their insights on starting a business, including experience requirements and barriers to entry.
BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.
Paul Gill recounts his 25-year journey in pest control, from stumbling into fumigation work as a teenager to founding Urban Hawks.
David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work.
02 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE: BASF is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides.
01 May 2024
The Summit brings together pest management professionals, public health officials, food safety specialists, researchers and more.
29 April 2024
Press release: John O'Conner Pest Control has joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council.
25 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer.
12 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE: BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before.
Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist.
10 April 2024
PRESS RELEASE: BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.
05 April 2024
OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk.
The BPCA has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance.
28 March 2024
TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.
27 March 2024
Bed bug management experts Nattaro Labs announce the launch of the new and improved Nattaro Scout attractant.
ITV’s Tonight, Britain’s most popular current affairs programme, has zeroed in on pest control in the UK - and BPCA was on hand to set out the importance of professionalism in the industry.
26 March 2024
Julia Pittman, BPCA Executive Board member and Director at Beaver Pest Control, has been included on the Women in Trade Associations 2024 Powerlist.
22 March 2024
Press release: Results of new independent trials have shown Advion Cockroach Gel fastest way to stop pest activity in domestic homes and food businesses.
21 March 2024
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2024 in Colorado, USA.
BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost.
BPCA member Pelsis has launched its latest digital product EverSmart Rodent, an innovative remote monitoring solution for rodent control.
20 March 2024
An amendment in Stage 3 of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has passed, so pest professionals can still use glue traps in Scotland.
19 March 2024
The Royal Society for Public Health has recently published a new report that outlines four key recommendations to unlock the potential of the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce.
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
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.
25 March 2026
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
24 March 2026
PestEx played host to around 2,100 people and over 1,600 visitors between 18 and 19 March, for the UK’s biggest pest control event in the calendar year.
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