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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

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.

31 July 2024

Paris 2024 athletes first to use new rapid bed bug detection technology

Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs.

25 July 2024

BPCA issues professional guidance for glue board users in England, ahead of the implementation of the licensing scheme

To help members navigate glue board licences in England, BPCA has developed practical guidance that covers all aspects of the new scheme. 

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18 August 2025

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HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides

The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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18 August 2025

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VIDEO: Field work in pest control

Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.

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18 August 2025

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VIDEO: How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in Pest Control

Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.

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18 August 2025

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VIDEO: Working in Collaboration with Your EHO

Learn how pest controllers and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can work together for faster problem solving, smoother enforcement and better outcomes for clients.

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