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26 August 2026
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British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
13 March 2023
In this video, Sharon Hughes from BASF talks the ins and outs of pest control baiting strategies.
08 March 2023
On International Women’s Day 2023 Pest Solutions talk about making efforts to attract more women to pest control and the positive effect it's had on their business.
07 March 2023
BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work.
02 March 2023
Held once every three years, the dates and location of the next International Conference on Urban Pests have now been announced by the organisers.
01 March 2023
Professional Pest Controller magazine issue 110 is out now and available to read online for free.
28 February 2023
Press release: Say goodbye to bed bugs with Polti Cimex Eradicator Plus, launching at PPC Live 2023 in Harrogate, Yorkshire on 22 March.
Press release: PestFix are excited to be exhibiting at PPC Live in less than four weeks' time, to highlight the amazing benefits that BPCA members can receive from them.
Press release: PestWest will be in Yorkshire this March and the team is looking forward to seeing customers face-to-face.
Press release: Barrettine Environmental Health are proud to announce the launch at PPC Live of an exciting new insecticide targeting flies and moths.
Press release: The leading provider of technology-based bird control will showcase the Flock Off System, an electromagnetic bird repellent aimed at being the future of bird control.
27 February 2023
Press release: Bed bug treatment InsectoSec Tape will be centre stage on the Andermatt stand at PPC Live.
Press release: Find out how to pick up a FREE pack of OutCast Ant when visiting the Syngenta stand at PPC Live this March.
Press release: Are you looking for the next step in your career? Meet the friendly Vergo team, who will welcome you at stand 36.
24 February 2023
Press release: Edialux Professional are delighted to be showing two recent additions to the Infiniti family at the pest control exhibition this March.
BPCA member Killgerm will be heading back to Harrogate to showcase their latest products to pest professionals.
Press release: BPCA member WowNow Hire has been supporting pest control businesses across the UK for over 20 years and will be ready to welcome you to their stand.
Press release: Julie Holland will be bringing over 40 years of finance experience to the pest control industry when she exhibits with Blu Bookkeeping at PPC Live.
23 February 2023
Food processors using ‘permanent baiting’ as a form of DIY pest control could be inadvertently contributing to the rise of the rodenticide-resistant pests, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.
22 February 2023
In November, BPCA's Chief Executive Ian Andrew represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament Select Committee.
Press release: Are you ready for the next step in digitising your business? See PestScan at PPC Live this March!
Press release: BPCA member 1env have added to their solar panel proofing range, and you can see the new products at PPC Live 2023.
Press release: Come try out the CoverUp Key at the DCR Inspection Systems/Inspector Pipes stand at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
Press release: BPCA member Lodi UK will be bringing new pest control products and competitions to the Yorkshire Event Centre this March.
21 February 2023
As part of BPCA’s ongoing commitment to helping members tackle recruitment and retention issues, the Executive Board has given the go-ahead for a new committee.
BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.
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.
23 June 2026
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
15 September 2026
The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.
14 September 2026
Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.
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