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29 October 2026
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Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
29 June 2026
Employment law expert Hema Mistry outlines major workplace rights reforms and how employers can prepare for upcoming legal changes.
BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how lobbying and public affairs work help ensure government understands pest management challenges, influences policy decisions, and protects the industry's interests.
BPCA’s technical team answers common questions on Ficam D withdrawal, glue-trap legislation, and waste disposal responsibilities.
PestEx 2026 showcased industry innovation, networking, training, technology, and international collaboration for pest professionals.
BPCA’s Future of Pest Management survey highlights growing resistance challenges, changing rodenticide use, emerging technologies, and strong support for professional regulation.
Professor Seirian Sumner explains why wasps deserve greater appreciation for their ecological value while promoting responsible, risk-based pest management.
Bee management experts discuss balancing public safety and pollinator protection through education, responsible removals, and professional bee-handling practices.
Integrated pest management techniques help reduce reliance on insecticides for wasp control through proofing, monitoring, housekeeping, and physical nest removal.
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity guidance helps pest professionals identify disease risks, protect honeybee populations, and manage bee removals responsibly.
Dr Sophie Wulff explores climate change, invasive species, scent science and AI-driven detection transform pest-control.
Industry veteran Dave Archer discusses humane mole control, trap welfare concerns, and improving trapping standards through research and innovation.
Pest professionals share how solving customer problems through proofing, training, and related services creates value, builds trust, and grows more resilient businesses.
Consumer vulnerability affects most customers, highlighting how empathy, clear communication, and awareness improve service and outcomes.
Licensed to Kill connects pest professionals through gaming, networking, and knowledge sharing to support career growth and industry collaboration.
Neill Gibson, Concept Pest Control, shares how proactive pest management, innovative technology, and teamwork help protect Belfast’s Grand Central Station from ongoing rodent and bird pressures.
BPCA’s Onboarding Training Programme helps new pest management technicians build competence, confidence, and practical skills through structured training, mentoring, and real-world experience.
26 June 2026
Pest control professionals from across the UK gathered at Mowness Hall Farm in Suffolk for BASF’s highly anticipated 'Great Day on the Farm'.
25 June 2026
HSE has reminded employers that they have a legal duty to protect workers from extreme heat, following a heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency.
23 June 2026
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
Sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have prompted a call for householders in the East Midlands to keep an eye out for ‘things that go buzz’ this summer.
BPCA has suggested four new policies that would help to support members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Jeferson de Andrade from BASF explores the challenges of professional fly control and introduces Seclira® Fly Bait, a new ready-to-use aerosol bait innovation expected for the UK market.
Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, gives an introduction to British bats and explains what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work in buildings where bats may be present.
BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.
22 June 2026
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, reflects on the importance of working dogs in pest management, and the need to protect them as the law changes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
26 August 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
30 July 2026
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.
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
28 October 2026
The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered the Burnham Government's first Autumn Budget on Wednesday. We’ve reviewed the details announced in his speech and the documents released by the Treasury to help you understand the changes that might affect ou...
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