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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.
07 September 2022
With pest management under the spotlight, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations.
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
In PPC108, Frances McKim gives a rundown of the seven main talking points from the International Conference on Urban Pests 2022.
Take a look at what the professional pest control community does for fun.
Michael Coates from Combat Pest Control shares his simple tips for prioritising our health, at work and in our spare time.
How can employers and companies look out for signs of stress and anxiety, and help their most valuable asset, their employees?
Andy Lee, from BPCA member company AML Pest Control shares his experience of starting this exciting hobby.
06 September 2022
The wasp life cycle is a fascinating process. What’s the queen up to in her down time? How are wasp nests built? And what happens if the queen dies?
Alex Wade helped us put together this handy little insecticide formulations guide.
Regular PPC magazine contributor Grahame Turner is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders.
Pest-Tech has a really strong social media presence: in PPC108, Kelly Farrant tells us how social media has helped his business get bigger and busier.
These are our favourite television, books and video games for pest professionals.
At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.
Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.
05 September 2022
From bees to BBs: Airsoft Warrington's Adam Shenton gives PPC a quick rundown on what airsoft is and how you can get involved in the hobby.
BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, talks about current pest control qualifications, where the gaps are and what the future might look like.
BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.
01 September 2022
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government.
In this video Natalie Bungay explores the difference between mouse species, traditional techniques for mouse control and some handy tips to remember.
Press release: BASF’s Helen Hall advises on some simple steps to combat cockroaches and how to prepare areas before treatment.
25 August 2022
International delegates planning to attend PestWorld this October told not to delay making a booking, as early bird registration discount ends on 14 September 2022.
24 August 2022
Cleaners are best placed to spot possible flea infestations in businesses, say experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
We are sad to report the passing of former Rentokil technical manager, John Charlton.
23 August 2022
British Pest Control Association has gained accreditation as a real living wage employer following assessment by the Living Wage Foundation.
Press release: A new lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers to monitor all three types of Agriotes beetles.
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 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
14 October 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on a day at Labour’s conference, the conversations taking place around government and what they mean for BPCA members.
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