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10 November 2026
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The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off.
27 February 2020
Technical and Compliance Officer, Natalie Bungay spent 2019 travelling all over the country talking to BPCA members. Here are YOUR answers to OUR questions.
Our technical team answer questions about insect control, personal development, general licences and bed bugs in this issue.
26 February 2020
Richard Moseley, Bayer technical manager, gives us an insight into the future of insecticides and some tips on how best to use them.
Want expert help? BEB Consultancy are offering document support to BPCA members at a discounted rate.
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.
29 October 2026
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.
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.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
03 November 2026
Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.
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