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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.
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.
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.
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.
26 March 2026
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.
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.
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