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30 August 2023

Survey: Supporting the wider public health workforce

RSPH will be hosting Public Health Workforce Week again this October, and want you to fill in a survey about your experiences working in public health.

29 August 2023

Top tips to prevent problem mosquitoes

Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?

15 August 2023

PestWorld early bird registration ends soon

Press release: If you're planning to attend PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii and haven't registered yet, don’t delay.

01 August 2023

Industry mourns passing of Richard Lamb

The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member Richard Lamb.

25 July 2023

Bins are key battleground in protecting public from pests, says BPCA

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal with household waste themselves if kerbside collections are disrupted.

24 July 2023

Vergo Pest Management unveil AI rodent detection solution

Press release: BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight; intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution.

24 July 2023

Lancashire Bird Control football club's new commercial partner

Press release: Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner.

24 July 2023

New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed

PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.

14 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra

Press release: BASF explores how PGM & Son used cholecalciferol rodenticides to tackle an extensive rodent infestation in farm buildings.

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

04 July 2023

LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team.

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.

30 June 2023

Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover

On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit.

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Controlling pest ant species with gel formulations

In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | The public health significance of urban pests

In this video, Dr Matthew Davies presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | How bacteria can influence pest management

In this video, Laura Rosenwald from NPMA discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Insecticide resistance in bed bugs

In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.

19 June 2023

PestWorld 2023 programme announced

The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.

16 June 2023

Cleankill team reap the rewards for excellent service

Cleankill Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding service.

15 June 2023

Beaver Pest Control plant trees in National Forest

Press release: Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees in The National Forest as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment. 

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01 September 2025

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Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained

Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.

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27 August 2025

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BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

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. 

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18 August 2025

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HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation

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11 September 2025

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Lessons from across the channel: Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets

Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.

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11 September 2025

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Ask the technical team: September 2025

In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets.

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11 September 2025

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INFOGRAPHIC: Mind the gap

Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic.

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