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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.
09 October 2023
BPCA member Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for their latest hair-raising Adventure Network event.
05 October 2023
BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our Future of pest management research project.
04 October 2023
Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
03 October 2023
New polling from RSPH shows the majority of public support greater investment in public health workforce.
01 October 2023
Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family.
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.
28 September 2023
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.
27 September 2023
Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year.
21 September 2023
With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control.
20 September 2023
An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.
15 September 2023
UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.
12 September 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.
11 September 2023
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.
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.
Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu.
In this PPC112 opinion piece, Daniel Schroeer looks at the shift toward sustainability, digital benefits and a bright future for pest control.
After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.
In PPC112 Stephen L. Doggett, NSW Health Pathology, shares AI predictions for the pest management industry.
Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.
BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.
James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.
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.
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
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