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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.
14 November 2022
BPCA has partnered with WowNow Hire to give members discounts on tailor-made hire solutions for pest businesses.
11 November 2022
Press release: Birds of prey used at Orkin’s UK operations have been invited to compete at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival held in Saudi Arabia in December this year.
Registration is open now for 2023!
07 November 2022
In this video John explores why we need to carry out proofing, managing proofing strategies and building designs that could exacerbate an infestation.
04 November 2022
Proposals in Scotland relating to a ban on the use of glue traps and increased regulation of other wildlife traps have been published.
From Monday 7 November it will be a legal requirement for all those keeping birds to house their flocks.
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.
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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