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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.
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.
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.
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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