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01 September 2025
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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.
20 June 2023
In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.
19 June 2023
The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.
16 June 2023
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
Press release: Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees in The National Forest as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment.
14 June 2023
Press release: The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.
Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control appointed to help protect public health at The London Clinic: a world-class independent private medical hospital and charity.
13 June 2023
Press release: WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.
12 June 2023
Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.
08 June 2023
Press release: ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.
BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.
06 June 2023
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023.
Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.
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 reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.
A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.
In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.
As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.
05 June 2023
On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.
John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.
BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives PPC magazine a look at what should be in a field biologist’s report.
BASF's Laurence Barnard talks to PPC about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.
BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.
WowNow's Director of Development, Mike Annett, talks to PPC magazine about partnering with BPCA to provide a new member benefit.
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.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
31 October 2025
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.
SPONSORED. In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across its UK sites.
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