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Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
23 April 2021
In this video, guest speaker Tania Clark, CITMA, explains the value of trade marks for pest businesses of any size.
16 April 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards.
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at bee behaviour, identification and control options which satisfy both the customer and the environment.
14 April 2021
BPCA member Lodi UK will host their first ever webinar on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection.
Two-thirds of barn owls analysed have been found with detectable liver residues of two or more second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), says CRRU.
06 April 2021
In this video, Daniel Lightfoot talks about Syngenta's business aims and how the right technology can provide additional support for pest control technicians.
In this video Paul Westgate, Veritas Pest Consultancy, talks about fly identification, biology and control.
In this video, Matt from Lodi UK gives a presentation on things to consider when carrying out a pest management survey.
01 April 2021
Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, BPCA has warned.
31 March 2021
In its March 2021 report, the SAWC has made its recommendations on the future of glue boards to ministers.
29 March 2021
BPCA has written to HSE to ask for them to reconsider their approach to biocidal product reviews after concerns were raised for the future of some key fumigants.
The British Pest Control Association’s 2021 AGM has been held online alongside the BPCA member awards.
Dr Alan Buckle was the deserving recipient of the BPCA Life Membership award at the AGM on 26 March 2021.
28 March 2021
In this video, Dr Nicola Gregg outlines the requirements for both GB and Northern Ireland (NI) and actions that businesses should be aware of to keep biocidal products on the market.
25 March 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay examines the biological hazards associated with the work of pest management professionals and how to mitigate those risks.
23 March 2021
BPCA has negotiated a discount on novel coronavirus antigen detection kits for the entire UK pest control sector.
19 March 2021
British Pest Control Association’s digital pest management event, PestExtra 2021, saw huge numbers of visitors when it took place this week.
In this video Dr Bastiaan Meerburg talks about policy changes to rodenticide use and how the UK can learn from the changes in Dutch pest management techniques.
In this video Daniel Lightfoot, Syngenta, gives an overview of the active ingredient of the novel insecticide indoxacarb.
In this video Rosy Candlin, from CALM talks through who CALM is, what they do and the importance of talking openly about mental wellbeing and suicide.
In this video, Jim Kirk talks about the Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how you can get involved.
In this video, Julia Pittman talks about her role as chair of the Outreach and Communications committee and how you can get involved.
In this video, Martin Rose-King talks about his role as chair of the Servicing committee and how you can get involved.
In this video Oliver Madge, PestWise, covers new best practice guidelines in rodent control and necessary assessments that need to be considered.
In this video Bell Laboratories discuss how iQ technology can make your job more efficient and transform your technicians from inspectors into problem solvers.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
11 September 2025
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests
In this article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes
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