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Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
24 April 2026
Philip Dalgliesh has retired from Killgerm after more than 50 years with the business.
Brian O'Donnell has been appointed Chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee and has taken up a seat on the BPCA Executive Board.
21 April 2026
Killgerm has launched a new set of free online training videos to help pest professionals complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD points.
08 April 2026
Matt shares how he moved from hospitality into environmental health, before eventually launching his own pest control business, iX5.
BPCA has published two new manifestos setting out how the next Welsh and Scottish Governments can better protect homes, businesses and public health from pests
07 April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now live. From 6 April 2026, a number of changes will affect how you manage your team.
PRESS RELEASE: PelGar International, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrej Branc as the company’s new Head of Global Sales and Americas Business Manager, effective immediately
31 March 2026
Kristian Nettleship, BPCA Membership Support Officer, talks about meeting Harrison at PestEx and taking him out on a member visit to show how UK pest management works in practice.
Bee disease is one of those risks that can quietly sit in the background of a job until it suddenly becomes very real. For pest professionals involved in bee removals, understanding disease risk, spotting the signs and knowing what to do next is esse
30 March 2026
BPCA welcomed Maya Ellis MP to Lancashire last week, as part of a visit to LES Pest Management to explore the role of professional pest management in protecting public health.
26 March 2026
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.
25 March 2026
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
24 March 2026
PestEx played host to around 2,100 people and over 1,600 visitors between 18 and 19 March, for the UK’s biggest pest control event in the calendar year.
BPCA is asking pest professionals, manufacturers and suppliers to share their views on mole traps as the Government prepares to review their use in England.
BPCA members can now complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD for 2027 through a series of free online modules, available via their MyBPCA area.
23 March 2026
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have warned rodent infestations can pose a significant public health risk in the wake of a ‘do not eat’ alert from the Food Standards Agency.
11 March 2026
The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work.
09 March 2026
PPC122 is out now and packed full of practical insights.
BPCA’s winter media coverage focused on rats and mice, with national and regional press features, while trade articles and upcoming PestEx promotion continue raising awareness across sectors.
Rosina Robson updates readers on BPCA’s lobbying priorities, including protecting the pest control toolkit, supporting Awaab’s Law implementation and promoting innovation in chemical regulation.
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk about fox control, flea issues, bird netting tendering, and search engine optimisation.
The new intensive training programmes are aimed at helping candidates align their real-world experience with the standards required in the formal assessments.
In this article, BPCA Technical Manager Niall Gallagher goes back to the beginning on air rifle fundamentals.
26 August 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
03 November 2026
Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
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