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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
03 November 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 109 is out now and available to read online for free.
01 November 2022
Press activity ramped up with appearances on television and radio for BPCA.
Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.
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.
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
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.
11 March 2026
The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work.
10 March 2026
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.
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