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29 October 2026
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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.
19 July 2021
How can pest professionals continue to work safely now that Covid-19 restrictions in parts of the UK are at an end?
14 July 2021
Bayer is bringing a new professional-use cholecalciferol rodenticide, which can be used in open areas and burrows, to the market this September.
In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK gives a crash course in wasp and hornet control.
In this video, Alex Wade from Wade Environmental asks "What now?" after the news the UK Government is looking to ban glue boards.
In this video, Chris Frappell from Pestfix gives a talk on lasers for bird control and their use.
In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm gives a talk on IPM and what to look out for when carrying out pest control surveys.
12 July 2021
Plans are well under way for PestWorld 2021 to return as a face-to-face event in the US this autumn.
07 July 2021
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency want your views on proposed amendments to 2021/22 licences for bird control.
06 July 2021
On 5 July, as the National Health Service celebrated its 73rd anniversary, BPCA member 1env held a charity bake sale.
01 July 2021
Changes to the way rodenticide is used for permanent, pulsed or burrow baiting, or in covered and protected bait stations, are coming into force to tackle “stubbornly static” rodenticide residues in barn owls.
29 June 2021
BPCA applied for funding from the Ufi VocTech Trust to support the development of an interactive 3D competency simulator for pest technicians.
Health & Safety Executive and Ladder Association will be unveiling two new ladder safety guidance documents in one-off webinar.
Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak.
28 June 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay explores how you can deliver excellent service to your pest control customers.
24 June 2021
Changes coming into force on 1 July 2021 will affect how a UK employer should conduct 'right to work' checks for EEA citizens.
21 June 2021
BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions is playing an important role in monitoring one of the planet’s deadliest insects.
18 June 2021
For a limited time, BSI are offering the ISO 45003 Standard free of charge to any small business with under 100 employees and a turnover less than £25 million.
17 June 2021
BPCA member Beaver Pest Control have recruited former Training Manager James Wood into the role.
The government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”.
15 June 2021
After three years, Henry Mott has resigned as President of CEPA, the European Pest Management Solutions Professional Association.
14 June 2021
BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control sees contract portfolio hit £2 million mark, despite pandemic challenges.
09 June 2021
Find out who made the shortlist for Pest magazine's National Pest Awards 2021.
08 June 2021
BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest System signs three new distributor agreements in North America and UK.
06 June 2021
Our #TechnicianTakeover project celebrates the lifeblood of the pest management sector - technicians. Watch the video now.
01 June 2021
A Bayer case study showing Amicus embracing technology as part of an integrated pest control approach.
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.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
This month, PelGar International is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz mark 20 years with the company.
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
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