All the latest news stories from around the world of pest control, including all the latest company, people, product, events, training and legislation updates.
15 December 2025
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In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
26 February 2021
Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the City University of Hong Kong, shares with PPC how to correctly identify your arthropod pests to create an effective treatment strategy.
In this article, Nikos T Papadopoulos writes about the threat to fresh fruit and vegetable production from invasive species and how a new project aims to plug a research gap on fruit flies in Europe.
In this video, Natalie looks at why Codes of Best Practice are important and how following them can benefit your business.
25 February 2021
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.
In PPC102 Chris Cagienard, director and field biologist for Pest Solutions, asks if we should defend the use of glue boards in pest control.
In this article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism.
Bayer has announced it is divesting its Environmental Science Professional business, including its pest management portfolio, in order to focus on core Crop Science work.
24 February 2021
We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.
23 February 2021
The launch of the new BASF rodenticide Selontra has seen over 800 pest controllers pass an online training course to use the product.
19 February 2021
Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra, our three-day event in March, with a 3D stand that helps you interact with new Bayer products.
Covid-19 has made furlough the HR word of the moment in the UK, but what is it and how does it work for your pest management business?
18 February 2021
BPCA Observer members The Exterminators Ltd, based in Sri Lanka, won a Gold Award at Restart Sri Lanka Resilience Awards 2020.
17 February 2021
The AF® Amicus is a new species-specific bait station for Norway rat control from BPCA member Killgerm Chemicals.
16 February 2021
Delegates can now register for the very first free-of-charge International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) on-line webinar to be held on 9 March 2021.
15 February 2021
In this video, John Lloyd from Independent Pest Management & Insect Consultancy, gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on insect identification.
In this sponsored video, Mark Wenman from Edialux gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on their pest control products for bird management.
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives a Digital Forum 7 presentation on rural fox control for pest professionals.
In this video, Philip Thomas from Which? Trusted Trader gives a Digital Forum presentation on customer service skills when dealing with pest control complaints.
Advice for pest management professionals based on current government guidance, as well as our position statement on the Covid-19 pandemic.
12 February 2021
BPCA member CSS Pest Services are celebrating ten years in business this Valentine's Day.
09 February 2021
BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control continues expansion with acquisition of Hampshire-based Totalcare Pest Control.
08 February 2021
BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired the top French pest control product distributor as part of its international growth strategy.
03 February 2021
BPCA member company, Anglian Pest Control, wanted to say a big thank you to their local hospital in Peterborough.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance on disinfecting using fog and mist during the Covid pandemic.
A recently established London pest control company is celebrating after winning its first-ever national award.
25 November 2025
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
01 September 2025
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.
17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Act passed its final stages in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2025. Here is what you need to know.
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the festive special Digital Forum on 17 December 2025.
16 December 2025
British Pest Control Association offices will be closed for the holiday period and will reopen in the new year.
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