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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.
11 September 2023
Marketing is vital for UK pest control businesses, particularly small ones. BPCA offers support and a checklist to ensure a strong presence and customer engagement.
Rebekah Carral, Scotland-based pest control business owner, shares insights on Barricade Pest Control and her passion for the industry.
James Wood at Beaver Pest Control addresses political challenges in pest management and how to explain toolbox changes to customers.
08 September 2023
The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London.
07 September 2023
Press release: WowNow Hire, a leading provider of hire equipment in the FM, construction and Fit-Out markets, is pleased to announce new team members.
04 September 2023
Press release: Suffolk-based Control Solutions has been awarded a three-year contract for street cleaning and public bin emptying for the Parish of Debenham.
31 August 2023
Press release: When chemical control is required, many don’t realise that bait rotation is vital to long-term success, says BASF's Laurence Barnard.
30 August 2023
In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (BeeWise Member) talks about bee identification and behaviours.
In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control?
Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher thinks 2024 will be a great time to start.
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.
In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates.
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 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
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
Press release: If you're planning to attend PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii and haven't registered yet, don’t delay.
01 August 2023
The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member Richard Lamb.
25 July 2023
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal with household waste themselves if kerbside collections are disrupted.
24 July 2023
Press release: BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight; intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution.
Press release: Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner.
PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.
18 July 2023
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
14 July 2023
Press release: BASF explores how PGM & Son used cholecalciferol rodenticides to tackle an extensive rodent infestation in farm buildings.
11 July 2023
British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
04 July 2023
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team.
01 September 2025
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.
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.
26 November 2025
The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.
BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.
Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall.
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