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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.
05 May 2019
BPCA has released eight short online learning programmes covering key skills such as communication, data protection, health and safety, and management.
02 May 2019
CPS Myanmar (Burma) is in need of a Pest Technician or Field Biologist to assist our 50 technicians throughout the country. They're looking for a motivated, detail oriented, committed problem solver to join our team based in Yangon, Myanmar.
Yesterday (Wednesday 1 May 2019) BPCA met with Natural England to discuss how pest management professionals can continue to protect public health after general licences for bird control were revoked last week.
29 April 2019
Natural England has published the first of the new general licences for controlling birds. The licence starts to replace the previous general licences for controlling carrion crows, a priority species for farmers looking to protect against damage to
26 April 2019
Last night (Thursday 25 April) the general licences for bird control in England were revoked after a legal challenge. Natural England is expected to release new licences next week; however, pest management professionals can still legally use lethal c
25 April 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage has reassured users of their general licences that they remain in place in Scotland.
All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats that survive high potency rodenticides, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle.
24 April 2019
BPCA has been alerted that as of this Thursday (25 April 2019), Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild bird species.
23 April 2019
Legislation to ban certain rodenticides in California, USA is now heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for approval.
After a rigorous recruitment process, the British Pest Control Association has promoted Scott Johnstone to the position of Marketing and Communications Manager.
Natural England is revoking three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019.
17 April 2019
BPCA member company, Killgerm has announced the sale of 100% of the shareholding in Travelwise Group Ltd to TPW S.A.S. trading as Travel Planet. This encompasses both the Leisure Travel and the Business Travel operations within Travelwise Group Ltd.
15 April 2019
20 years ago, today (April 15 1999) Jon Blake decided to set up his own business and called it Abate. He and his wife Jill still owns the BPCA member company today.
28 March 2019
The pest management show hosted the second ever British Pest Management Awards (BPMAs) last week, announcing the 2019 winners.
Lancaster City Council Unbugged is celebrating a double win after being presented with two prestigious industry accolades.
A family run business in Hereford has claimed a top industry award in its first year of business at a prestigious national trade association event.
A Norfolk-based pest management company has been named Small Company of the Year at a leading industry event.
A Norfolk-based wildlife management company has taken a top prize at a prestigious industry event.
A national pest management company, which has its headquarters in Durham, has been presented with a prestigious award at a top industry event.
An 81-year old from Kent has been heralded the unsung hero of the pest management industry at national trade body awards.
A pest technician from Croydon has been named the best in the country at a prestigious industry event for his commitment to training and development.
A South Croydon-based pest management company is continuing its winning streak after picking up another award at a leading industry event.
The pioneering work of a Surrey-based pest management expert was celebrated at a trade association event.
13 March 2019
On the back of the work BPCA and CPA have done with eBay, the Associations have created a set of guidelines to help people report illegal pesticide usage to the relevant authority.
12 March 2019
"The One Show" regular, Mike Dilger, will present the second ever British Pest Management Awards at PestEx on 20 March 2019.
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
08 September 2025
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
03 September 2025
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