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08 January 2026
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The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
21 February 2023
In this PPC110 article, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay gives you some great reasons to fill in and file those pest control reports.
In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA.
BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report.
The show guide for 2023's biggest UK pest management event is out now in PPC110.
20 February 2023
BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope.
17 February 2023
Press release: A new Metex rat blocker has been launched and you can come check it out at PPC Live.
15 February 2023
Press release: Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
07 February 2023
BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector.
06 February 2023
NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.
03 February 2023
BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".
Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.
30 January 2023
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.
25 January 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
24 January 2023
A specialist proofing team at London Network for Pest Solutions is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice.
23 January 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.
18 January 2023
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.
16 January 2023
Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.
09 January 2023
Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.
Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.
06 January 2023
BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.
03 January 2023
BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.
BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.
23 December 2022
Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business.
05 January 2026
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.
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.
15 January 2026
We spend a lot of time talking about products, pests and labels. But what about the equipment that actually puts chemistry where it needs to be?
BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals.
14 January 2026
BPCA is inviting the whole industry to our refreshed in-person Training Forums for 2026, giving pest professionals more chances to learn, debate and get hands-on with practical skills across the UK.
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