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01 September 2025
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Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
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.
BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like.
BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.
01 September 2022
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government.
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
19 November 2025
Tyro Group is proud to announce the acquisition of EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading environmental and pest control provider based in the United States.
Pest management professionals from across the world came together in record numbers for PestWorld 2025.
17 November 2025
Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself?
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