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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.
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.
Rentokil is warning businesses in Ireland of the threat posed by rodents to premises that are lying vacant due to Covid-19 restrictions.
29 January 2021
Vecotech Ltd announced the launch of BugScents, a pheromone-based bed bug lure for use in detecting early-stage bed bug infestations.
In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm gives a Scotland Digital Forum presentation on catch tray analysis in fly control.
In this sponsored video, Helen Ainsworth gives a Scotland Digital Forum presentation on BASF's rodenticide product, Selontra.
In this video, NatureScot's Kieren Jones gives a pest management presentation on the state of bird licensing in Scotland.
In this video, BASF's Sharon Hughes gives a Scotland Digital Forum pest management presentation on rodent behaviour and baiting plans.
A new rodent glueboard toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the website.
28 January 2021
Defra has backed a proposal by UK Squirrel Accord to use oral contraceptives in grey squirrel control.
BPCA member Rentokil Initial has been presented with a commemorative medal for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist.
BPCA member Killgerm added a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on best practice use of rodent glue boards.
20 January 2021
In this video Natalie talks about the legislative and licensing requirements when considering appropriate gull control measures.
New papers from RRAG on resistance in both Norway Rat and House Mouse are available for pest management professionals to download now.
19 January 2021
BPCA member Spotta has capped a strong first year of commercial operations with more product development and a doubled headcount.
A High Court ruling has deemed the Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds to be lawful, following a challenge by campaign group Wild Justice.
Pest patterns have changed considerably under the lockdowns, so how can the cleaning sector ensure workplaces are protected from infestations?
In light of talks with BPCA, Natural England has updated their process to improve the issuing of individual licences for gull control.
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.
06 February 2026
The panel explores how services like pest proofing, loft work, pest awareness training and root cause analysis can support business growth without distracting from core pest control work.
05 February 2026
Press release: With its advanced solutions Mosquitorex and the innovative Moskyp device, Newpharm sets a new benchmark in larval mosquito management.
Press release: Technicide is excited to exhibit at PestEx 2026 and connect with pest management professionals across the UK.
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