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06 June 2025
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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
03 October 2022
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof while installing bird deterrent spikes.
29 September 2022
Press release: A scientist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has designed a laser and AI system that can target and kill cockroaches.
28 September 2022
Following a number of cases of bird flu in across the east of England, an AIPZ was declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
27 September 2022
An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
23 September 2022
Press release: Nanogreen acquires pest control company Krypton Environmental Services, to round off their Soft Facilities Management offering.
22 September 2022
David French, from BPCA member company 5 Star Pest Control, has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH).
CQMS Safety-Scheme offers BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification.
15 September 2022
The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London.
09 September 2022
All at the British Pest Control Association are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
08 September 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 108 is out now and available to read online for free.
07 September 2022
With pest management under the spotlight, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations.
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.
In PPC108, Frances McKim gives a rundown of the seven main talking points from the International Conference on Urban Pests 2022.
Take a look at what the professional pest control community does for fun.
Michael Coates from Combat Pest Control shares his simple tips for prioritising our health, at work and in our spare time.
How can employers and companies look out for signs of stress and anxiety, and help their most valuable asset, their employees?
Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby.
06 September 2022
The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies?
Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little insecticide formulations guide.
Regular PPC magazine contributor Grahame Turner is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders.
Pest-Tech has a really strong social media presence: in PPC108, Kelly Farrant tells us how social media has helped his business get bigger and busier.
These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals.
At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.
Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.
05 September 2022
From bees to BBs: Airsoft Warrington's Adam Shenton gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
02 July 2025
Press release: Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part an immersive, full-day training event.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
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