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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
25 February 2021
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.
BPCA's guidance document will help you to report illegal activity to us when you see it.
ServicePro, a family-owned Pest Control, Lawn Care, and Arbor Care software business, announces a new partnership with ServiceTitan.
Ridmus Alpha is the new rodenticide from BPCA member Syngenta Professional Solutions, specifically designed to rapidly control house mice infestations.
Four MBA students at Warwick Business School need your help with their pest control course project.
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
19 February 2026
Press release: Futura are a market leader in highly innovative, digital and green products for pest control.
Press release: See Inbervel at PestEx: the new platform and operator-only community built to help pest controllers run better businesses.
Press release: In an industry where people often work alone and under pressure, mental wellbeing can be overlooked - but Pest Minds is changing that.
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