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01 September 2025
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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.
10 November 2020
Rodenticides based on cholecalciferol are subject to conditions of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
09 November 2020
Today (9 November 2020), Defra has published three new general licences for wild bird control which will come into effect in England on 1 January 2021.
05 November 2020
We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team.
04 November 2020
BPCA member BASF has officially launched Selontra, a rodenticide bait containing new active Cholecalciferol for use by pest professionals.
BPCA member Rentokil releases new pest management product to help prevent pest infestations in warehouses and supermarkets.
03 November 2020
Steve Havers, Church Farm's owner, is looking for a new tenant at the famous pest management training and product testing facility.
Not content with a mere 20 points, Kevin Pugh from Pest Solutions set himself an ambitious goal of getting to 100 BPCA Registered CPD points this year.
Huge reduction in hotel guests finding bed bugs during the first full year of Spotta's smart pest system real-world operations.
02 November 2020
As a spike in Covid-19 cases sweeps the UK, we take a look at the restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what pest management companies need to know.
England is set to go into a second "circuit breaker" style lockdown this week, following a rise in Covid-19 cases.
22 October 2020
Phil Christopher, CRRU, reminds pest management professionals to take the opportunity to explain why we control rats, by looking at the zoonotic diseases rodents carry.
In this video Natalie discusses the key points to consider when controlling squirrels.
Dr John Simmons, Acheta Consulting, writes about the consequences of not taking rodenticide resistance seriously following a CRRU statement about new survey results.
21 October 2020
A Scottish Parliament petitions committee meeting last month agreed that the petition to ban glue boards in Scotland is to be closed.
20 October 2020
BPCA Manufacturing and Distributor member Syngenta has released new addition to the Talon rodenticide range.
The spread of rats against which some rodenticides don't work has taken a "surprising and troubling" turn, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
19 October 2020
Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown from Friday 23 October, with people told to stay home once more.
16 October 2020
BPCA member and global manufacturer of hygiene and pest control products Pelsis Group have launched a new product to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
14 October 2020
BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.
13 October 2020
Pest technicians on the BPCA Registered CPD scheme can now apply for a new category level.
08 October 2020
BPCA member Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new digital marketing specialist to support the business in providing more digital offerings.
07 October 2020
British Pest Control Association is launching a brand new digital event following the tough decision to postpone PestEx 2021.
With much regret, the organising and executive committees of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) have decided to postpone the 10th ICUP Conference.
25 September 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new business support measures that pest management companies may be able to take advantage of after the furlough scheme ends next month.
24 September 2020
BPCA is considering becoming an intermediary for the Government's Kickstart scheme and is looking for member companies to register their interest in being involved.
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
15 October 2025
It is with deep sadness that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) announces the passing of Oliver Madge, who for many years was a leading force in our industry.
14 October 2025
In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.
08 October 2025
In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide.
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