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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.
29 January 2021
In this video, BASF's Sharon Hughes gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on rodent behaviour and baiting plans.
A new rodent glueboard toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the website.
28 January 2021
Defra has backed a proposal by UK Squirrel Accord to use oral contraceptives in grey squirrel control.
BPCA member Rentokil Initial has been presented with a commemorative medal for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist.
BPCA member Killgerm added a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on best practice use of rodent glue boards.
20 January 2021
In this video Natalie talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures.
New papers from RRAG on resistance in both Norway Rat and House Mouse are available for pest management professionals to download now.
19 January 2021
BPCA member Spotta has capped a strong first year of commercial operations with more product development and a doubled headcount.
A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice.
Pest patterns have changed considerably under the lockdowns, so how can the cleaning sector ensure workplaces are protected from infestations?
In light of talks with BPCA, Natural England has updated their process to improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control.
18 January 2021
BPCA member Bayer is taking steps to support the industry, following our survey that showed 44% of pest controllers felt Covid-19 had affected their mental health.
13 January 2021
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released advice for businesses on the new rules.
12 January 2021
BPCA member company Rentokil has highlighted the dangers of fly infestations in food environments, and the harm this can cause to businesses.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has confirmed that Dr Phil James will join in January 2021 as its new chief executive.
BPCA has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ask that pest professionals are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine.
With the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines.
The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) is to hold its first free-of-charge on-line webinar on 9 March 2021.
05 January 2021
With new Coronavirus lockdown restrictions announced, we take a moment to highlight some of BPCA’s Covid-19 guidance for pest professionals and answer your top questions.
17 December 2020
Defra has published its final versions of the 2021 General Licences for wild bird control.
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling flies around food.
16 December 2020
The BPCA Member Awards 2021 are now open to all BPCA member companies and their employees.
Pest magazine has relaunched a sector-wide pest control awards night, replacing the British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs).
15 December 2020
BPCA Observer member The Exterminators are celebrating 22 years in business and 7 years providing 'carbon neutral' services.
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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