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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.
23 October 2025
From rotting pumpkins to unattended sweet treats, Halloween celebrations can inadvertently become a party for pests, warn experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
15 October 2025
Businesswoman Michelle Pope, from MP Environmental, won Best Business and Best Consumer Business, in a prestigious competition which seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK.
It is with deep sadness that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) announces the passing of Oliver Madge, who for many years was a leading force in our industry.
14 October 2025
In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.
08 October 2025
In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide.
In this sponsored session, Richard Faulkner, Envu, explores the history and science behind rodenticides, from their earliest use through to today’s anticoagulants and emerging alternatives.
In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.
In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, takes us through the key species, myths, and hidden issues around autumn flies.
07 October 2025
National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has issued advice to householders after two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes were found in the UK.
The Royal Society for Public Health has published new research showing that up to 20% of the wider public health workforce could leave their jobs in the next five years.
02 October 2025
BPCA has submitted a detailed response to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultation on the future of anticoagulant rodenticides (AVKs), ensuring the voice of professional pest management is fully represented.
29 September 2025
BPCA has released two new Codes of Best Practice (CoBPs): 'Birds of Prey in Pest Management' and 'Working Dogs in Pest Management'.
BPCA EDI Committee has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Inclusion Initiative.
BPCA is preparing to launch a brand-new online hub to showcase careers in pest management – and members are being asked to get involved.
24 September 2025
From 1 January 2026, proof of competence rules for buying professional-use rodenticides are changing. We explain how BPCA Registered users can stay compliant.
23 September 2025
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are urging householders to be allergy aware after the tragic death of a retired nurse who is thought to have died following a reaction to bee stings.
Press release: Cliverton are delighted to announce a new partnership with Hiscox, a trusted name in specialist insurance cover.
22 September 2025
BPCA members swept almost every category at the National Pest Awards in Manchester on 17 September.
BPCA M&D member, Bell Laboratories announced it has been acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.
18 September 2025
BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, explores what pest control companies can do when faced with malicious or fake online reviews.
11 September 2025
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets.
Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic.
In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry.
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests.
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.
26 February 2026
Press release: Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3).
25 February 2026
Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event this week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management.
BPCA will be exhibiting at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Innovation Day on Thursday 12 March 2026 at York Biotech Campus Centre.
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