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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.
Any companies removing waste from sites (even small amounts of spent bait, UV tubes or packaging) must register with the Government. If waste collection is not your main business, registration is free and only required once. This will apply to most BPCA members. Some members may already be involved in waste management and would be registered anyway.
For information on how to register as a waste carrier, broker or dealer, visit www.gov.uk/waste-carrier-or-broker-registration
Source: BPCA.org.uk
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.
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.
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.
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