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06 June 2025
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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
11 February 2025
If you’re a pest controller noticing that customer reviews have disappeared from your Google Business Profile (or that your profile has been suspended), you’re not alone.
10 February 2025
Press release: The UK pest management industry's new hiring and careers hub has launched.
06 February 2025
Press release: At this year’s PPC Live, we are excited to showcase the Wasp Pole Pro, the lightweight telescopic applicator system to treat wasp and hornet nests at height.
Press release: Russell IPM, manufacturer of pheromone-based insect control products, will hold a raffle at PPC Live this March.
Press release: As part of an exclusive pest control partnership, TrustMark will exhibit at BPCA's PPC Live event this March.
Press release: Jan Smits will present a seminar at PPC Live in Harrogate on the question of AI and its uses in pest control.
Press release: Metex are launching their newly rebranded Unikey at PPC Live 2025.
Press release: BPCA member Killgerm to exhibit impressive new product range at Professional Pest Controller Live in Harrogate this March.
04 February 2025
Press release: Wöhler video inspection cameras and video endoscopes are excellent tools for spotting pests.
03 February 2025
Press release: The Defender Bird Spikes team is heading to PPC Live with an impressive lineup of over 20 high-quality bird spikes, each expertly designed to tackle bird problems in any situation.
02 February 2025
Press release: PestFix is back at PPC Live and ready to impress with an arcade of pest-proofing fun!
Press release: BJ Sherriff are proud to launch the groundbreaking Hornetsafe Technician Suit at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland is celebrating its 150-year anniversary with a series of events and projects.
Press release: BPCA member Safeguard Pest Control has appointed Andrew Simpson as its new managing director.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
20 January 2025
HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related.
14 January 2025
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter.
13 January 2025
To help protect you and your business, Cliverton Insurance Brokers have launched a new Personal Accident and Illness insurance policy, Cliverton Protect.
09 January 2025
Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Bird proofing is a complex task that should always be left to trained pest professionals rather than attempted as a DIY project.
08 January 2025
Press release: Stefanie Inger has been appointed Managing Director of Dealey Environmental, as Martin Cobbald steps into CEO role.
07 January 2025
From January 2025, an update was provided to some of the general and class licences for birds and Glis glis.
19 December 2024
In this guest blog, Laurence Barnard, BASF Pest Control, discusses reducing the risk to non-target species and shares some top tips for responsible rodenticide use.
18 December 2024
Technical and Compliance Manager at British Pest Control Association, Niall Gallagher, explains the value of professional pest management for agriculture businesses.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.
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