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20 September 2024

PestWorld 2024 events for international delegates

A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2024.

20 September 2024

Full Memcom membership for BPCA

British Pest Control Association is pleased to officially be a full member of the Memcom community.

19 September 2024

Stop the presses! BPCA in the media

Find out how BPCA engages with the press to reach the public on behalf of the pest management sector.

12 September 2024

National Pest Awards 2024 winners announced

The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.

11 September 2024

Killgerm France announce strategic investment

PRESS RELEASE Killgerm France is proud to announce the acquisition of its state-of-the-art operations centre in Saint Georges de Reneins.

02 September 2024

New managing director appointed for Killgerm Scandinavia

Killgerm Group announces a new appointment for Killgerm Scandinavia.

28 August 2024

Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on 6 September

PRESS RELEASE Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on September 6, offering international delegates a $50 discount.

28 August 2024

Vergo adds JG Pest Control to its portfolio of brands

PRESS RELEASE JG Pest Control, a specialized domestic pest control provider, has been acquired by Vergo Pest Management Ltd

21 August 2024

Pest Solutions growth continues with nine new hires across the UK

Pest Solutions has announced several new hires as the business continues growing across the UK.

21 August 2024

"Back to School" technology offers for members with Dell

Dell Technologies has a series of deals available for BPCA members in its Back-to-School sale.

20 August 2024

Contego Environmental Services appoints Holly White as new Managing Director

Contego Environmental Services has announced the appointment of Holly White as the company’s new Managing Director.

14 August 2024

Albany Pest Control appoints new MD

Albany Pest Control has appointed Graeme Cleland as its new managing director following the retirement of Robin Paradise.

08 August 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 116 (PPC116) out now

PPC116 is out now and packed full of great content.

08 August 2024

Rodent Academy, Cambridge - Our agent

Stuart Blair from Graham Pest Control attended the first Rodent Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sharing insights from his career in pest management and his trip.

08 August 2024

Five takeaways from the wild animal welfare conference

The Wild Animal Welfare Conference highlighted the alignment between pest management and animal welfare, emphasizing the importance of integrating humane practices into wildlife management and balancing animal welfare with public health risks.

08 August 2024

Opinion: Urban vs rural pest control - A view from the USA

Opinion: Managing pests is essential for comfort and survival, with strategies varying significantly between urban and rural areas due to their unique challenges and advantages.

07 August 2024

CRRU: Then and now

Dr. Alan Buckle, Nigel Cheeseright, and Martin Cobbald discuss CRRU UK's origins, its regulatory role, membership, and upcoming training requirements for 2026.

07 August 2024

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

BPCA is starting a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.

07 August 2024

BPCA assessments: Preparations and common pitfalls

The new BPCA assessment, focusing on BS EN 16636 standards, is more supportive and aims to help all members maintain professional standards and improve their services through a three-part, three-year process.

07 August 2024

Pest control in the Royal Parks with Nick Burnham

We met with Nick, a Wildlife Officer for The Royal Parks, who shared his journey from studying Zoology to working at London Zoo and his passion for UK wildlife conservation.

07 August 2024

ICUP 2025 – Call for abstracts

All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th ICUP are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation.

06 August 2024

Double shortlisting in national awards for LNPS

London Network for Pest Solutions has been shortlisted in two categories of the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards.

05 August 2024

New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users

CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.

05 August 2024

Pelsis Group acquires Doff Portland

Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham-based garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of retail, agricultural and professional brands.

31 July 2024

TAKE PART: CEPA bed bug survey

CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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29 January 2025

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Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. 

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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27 March 2025

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PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights. 

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26 March 2025

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Best Pest Pic 2025 winner announced

BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2025 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate last week.

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25 March 2025

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Cleankill signs up to Armed Forces Covenant

Press release: After discussions with ex-services employees, Cleankill Pest Control has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise to support the Armed Forces community.

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