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05 January 2026
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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.
01 November 2022
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do.
Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.
Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.
PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.
31 October 2022
Dr Alan Buckle gives an overview to PPC on where the stewardship scheme is at and where it’s going.
It's our regular BPCA technical team FAQ, with questions on non-native status, carcass disposal, rodent teeth, zoonosis and ectoparasites.
BPCA teamed up with drain survey experts Davy Brown and David Lodge, to provide a new Code of Best Practice on carrying out drain surveys for pest activity.
BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley to tell us his top five steps to improve pest management outcomes.
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.
Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons.
This year, Kent-based Bounty Pest Control celebrated 25 years in business.
Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.
PPC regular Michael Coates explains how corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be about mega organisations and box-ticking.
Blu Bookkeeping help you figure out finances for your pest control business.
28 October 2022
BPCA’s Training and Professional Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores why continuing professional development (CPD) can be a great tool with the right attitude.
27 October 2022
Press release: The professional pest control industry was out in force at this year’s PestWorld 2022 event held in Boston over four days in October.
21 October 2022
Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven.
20 October 2022
Lantra Awards has developed a new qualification to replace both ‘Rodent Control on Farms’ and ‘Responsible and Effective Control of Commensal Rodents’ certifications.
18 October 2022
Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon and Tom Holmes.
14 October 2022
BPCA Observer members Exterminators PLC gained Carbon Neutral certification for the seventh consecutive year, demonstrating their commitment to the environment.
10 October 2022
In this video, John Horsley explores rat and mouse behaviours, physiological resistance to rodenticides and managing resistance.
06 October 2022
BPCA has been invited to give evidence defending glue boards at the Welsh Parliament in November.
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.
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.
25 November 2025
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
12 January 2026
The 2026 bird general licences are now live (from 1 January 2026), and there are a few changes pest controllers need to clock, especially if you work across borders.
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.
07 January 2026
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