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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.
27 May 2025
Press release: OCS Foundation relaunches with renewed mission to empower children and young people across the UK and Ireland.
20 May 2025
Press release: A group of pest controllers were treated to a rare tour around BASF's factory near Liverpool, following a recent competition.
19 May 2025
It's just over one month until ICUP 2025 takes place in Lund, Southern Sweden.
BPCA has confirmed that Rosina Robson will take the helm as chief executive as of 2 June 2025.
15 May 2025
BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association.
12 May 2025
BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.
Press release: Hosted by BASF and Killgerm, the On the Farm training day for pest controllers returns once more.
PestWorld 2025 delegate and accommodation reservations, at early bird rates, are now both open.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
30 April 2025
In this video, Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy talks about bees and their identification, biology, and behaviour.
In this video we're joined by John Stewart from BPCA member company Pelsis, where he presents his guide to controlling ants.
In this video, we're joined by Laura Rosenwald from NPMA as she talks about a mighty termite problem!
In this video, Anna Iversen from B&G gives us the best tips to keep our pest control sprayers in top shape.
24 April 2025
New recycling rules in England, effective from March 31, 2025, require businesses with 10 or more employees to separate waste into three categories.
Press release: A case study on how Selontra achieves fast, eco-friendly control in challenging conditions
Press release: TNR Pest Solutions is proud to share that they've recently secured a significant pest control contract in Cardiff city centre.
BPCA has been highlighting the pest risks associated with the bin strikes for people living in Birmingham.
23 April 2025
Karolien Van der Vorm, 360 Wildlife Control, talks about the lack of available shooting training in the industry and what's being done to fill the gaps.
BPCA has written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.
A record number of delegates from across the global professional pest management industry came together to attend PestWorld East 2025.
22 April 2025
Fancy yourself a pest control content creator? We've got just the gig for you!
16 April 2025
BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods.
TrustMark has published a new report on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.
15 April 2025
Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
09 April 2025
Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.
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
31 October 2025
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.
SPONSORED. In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across its UK sites.
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