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24 July 2023

New from PestFix: BirdAlert 2.0 has landed

PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.

18 July 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 National Pest Awards

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.

14 July 2023

Case Study: Controlling a rat infestation at a working farm using Selontra

Press release: BASF explores how PGM & Son used cholecalciferol rodenticides to tackle an extensive rodent infestation in farm buildings.

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

04 July 2023

LNPS builds stronger ties with East London-based youth charity

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team.

04 July 2023

Sri Lanka's Exterminators celebrates 25 years in business

Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.

30 June 2023

Confirmed Asian hornet nest discovered in Dover

On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit.

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Controlling pest ant species with gel formulations

In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | The public health significance of urban pests

In this video, Dr Matthew Davies presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | How bacteria can influence pest management

In this video, Laura Rosenwald from NPMA discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Digital Forum 18 | Insecticide resistance in bed bugs

In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.

19 June 2023

PestWorld 2023 programme announced

The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.

16 June 2023

Cleankill team reap the rewards for excellent service

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

Beaver Pest Control plant trees in National Forest

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

Lodi UK launch networking event with a twist

Press release: The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.

14 June 2023

Shield Pest Control wins contract for high-profile London client

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

Tracey Gorman joins WowNow Hire as Sales and Marketing Director

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

Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum away from buildings

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

Case study: ALDI facility in Scotland tackles gulls with bird laser

Press release: ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.

08 June 2023

Dell Summer Sale stacks with BPCA member benefit

BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Professional Pest Controller issue 111 (PPC111) out now

Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.

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26 August 2026

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SOFHT announced as first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.

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30 July 2026

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BPCA seeks industry experience on working dogs

As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.

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23 June 2026

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VIDEO: Can you sleep tight? Bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment

Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.

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15 September 2026

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National Pest Awards 2026 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.

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14 September 2026

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Rentokil crowned Pest Business of the Year at National Pest Awards 2026

Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry. 

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14 September 2026

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PestWorld 2026 – a global event for global delegates

A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.

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