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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.
04 October 2021
PestFix's new LED fly trap, X-Trap 50, passes independent testing with flying colours.
30 September 2021
As part of their wide-ranging pledge to give back to the local community, BPCA member Contego is running a 'Save the Bees' initiative.
27 September 2021
BPCA's next training session for Becoming a Field Biologist will now be available to take either in-person or remotely.
23 September 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the biology of cluster flies and the control options open to professional pest controllers.
22 September 2021
Insect-O-Cutor, a Pelsis brand, has launched a new product to control flying insects in indoor, commercial environments.
16 September 2021
Fresh air supply is key to a safe working environment, as pandemic continues, says Health and Safety Executive.
PestAcuity is a new independent pest control consultancy founded by well-known industry figure Grahame Turner.
14 September 2021
BPCA members take home almost every prize at the National Pest Awards on 9 September 2021.
02 September 2021
When it comes to audits within food premises, bad may actually be good, according to AIB international food auditor Thomas Auer.
After a year-long postponement, PestEx the pest management show returns to London in 2022.
Pest experts at a national trade body are urging householders to watch out for the six signs of fleas.
01 September 2021
Pest professionals are being asked to provide information to the Health and Safety Executive, relating to the use of lead ammunition in the UK.
27 August 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at what pest controllers need to consider when using live capture traps.
Qualified pest technicians are being offered a golden handshake of £1000 by London-based BPCA member LNPS to help with labour shortage.
23 August 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 104 is out now and available to read online for free.
On 12 May, the government published an action plan for animal welfare which has implications for the whole pest management sector.
PPC magazine asked Peter Barry from the Pest Management Association of New Zealand (PMANZ) to recap the story of their 2015 ban.
PPC Editor Scott Johnstone looks at the motivations behind animal welfare reforms and speculates how the industry might have to adapt.
In PPC104 Henry Mott, former president of CEPA, takes a step back to look at the ramifications of the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill.
Is there such a thing as humane pest control? Alex Wade of member company Wade Environmental investigates for PPC104.
We need to fully engage with this process of heightened animal welfare awareness, says Chris Cagienard.
In PPC104 Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, explains how a little entomology know-how can go a long way.
In PPC104 we look at rats being used to sniff out diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) in people’s saliva, or salmonella bacteria in contaminated food.
In PPC104, Helen Ainsworth from BPCA member company BASF takes a back-to-basics look at rodent baiting strategies.
In PPC104, the Property Care Association takes over our usual PestWatch feature with an introduction to wood-destroying insect 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.
16 February 2026
Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.
BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London.
06 February 2026
The panel explores how services like pest proofing, loft work, pest awareness training and root cause analysis can support business growth without distracting from core pest control work.
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