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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.
26 February 2020
Which? Trusted Traders gives us some top tips for making sure you don’t lose money because of a contract.
BPCA President Phil Halpin takes a look back at the highlights of a successful and noteworthy 2019 for the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2019
Davy Brown and Tom Naden, RatDetection.com, write a guest blog about their recent trip to check out the infamous rat problems in New York City.
Alan Morris, Country Head at Bayer Environmental Science, describes his time on the BPCA Executive Board as he leaves after seven and a half years.
Leaving the Servicing Committee after almost 13 years, Jenny Humphrey spoke to us about her tenure and why she would recommend taking your place at the table.
21 February 2020
Our new style forum went down a treat in Glasgow. Read all about it here.
18 February 2020
First gel bait to control both cockroaches and grey silverfish to be launched at PPC Live.
16 February 2020
BPCA is looking for people from member companies to join the Executive Board and drive the mission of the Association.
13 February 2020
Six general licences reissued in England on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.
06 February 2020
This quick view page will give you all the headline information and latest updates on general and individual licences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
05 February 2020
Do employers need to take any steps, now the first cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK?
03 February 2020
After the success of the Be Protected. Professionally. campaign, BPCA has launched a new pest awareness message and is asking members to get involved.
30 January 2020
An FAQ regarding the Lesser Black-Backed Gull and Herring Gull bird control licensing changes.
Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.
29 January 2020
Natural England (NE) has confirmed that new bird licences for the control of the Lesser black-backed gull and Herring gulls will be released tomorrow (30 January 2020).
Beegone is partnering with Killgerm to offer training on feral bee removal and the importance of honeybees.
BPCA member Bayer is launching a new version of its free Pest Partner app.
28 January 2020
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 2020 Pest Control Conference is shaping up nicely, with discounted entry for BPCA members.
24 January 2020
At the end of last year, our technical team was invited to give a series of presentations to the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers.
23 January 2020
Pest and Pest+ enews were sold yesterday (22 Jan 2020) by owners Foxhill Publishing.
17 January 2020
Contego's Michael Taylor talks about the value in giving back to your communities and raising money for charity.
16 January 2020
In this step-by-step guide for BPCA members, we show you how to make the most of your Find a pest controller profile.
BASIS is seeking to recruit a new Chairperson for the BASIS FACTS Advisory Committee, starting in March 2020.
13 January 2020
Learn how to successfully log unstructured CPD points yourself with BPCA's individual recognition scheme - BCPA Registered.
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.
11 March 2026
The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work.
10 March 2026
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.
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