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26 August 2026
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British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
25 February 2021
With all eyes on control measures for glue boards, BPCA Technical Officer Natalie Bungay gives PPC102 a glue board refresher.
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.
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.
23 June 2026
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
19 October 2026
Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help BPCA explore demand for international training and certification.
15 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
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