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18 August 2025
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The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
20 September 2024
British Pest Control Association is pleased to officially be a full member of the Memcom community.
19 September 2024
Find out how BPCA engages with the press to reach the public on behalf of the pest management sector.
12 September 2024
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
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
Killgerm Group announces a new appointment for Killgerm Scandinavia.
28 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on September 6, offering international delegates a $50 discount.
PRESS RELEASE JG Pest Control, a specialized domestic pest control provider, has been acquired by Vergo Pest Management Ltd
21 August 2024
Pest Solutions has announced several new hires as the business continues growing across the UK.
Dell Technologies has a series of deals available for BPCA members in its Back-to-School sale.
20 August 2024
Contego Environmental Services has announced the appointment of Holly White as the company’s new Managing Director.
14 August 2024
Albany Pest Control has appointed Graeme Cleland as its new managing director following the retirement of Robin Paradise.
08 August 2024
PPC116 is out now and packed full of great content.
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.
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.
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
Dr. Alan Buckle, Nigel Cheeseright, and Martin Cobbald discuss CRRU UK's origins, its regulatory role, membership, and upcoming training requirements for 2026.
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.
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.
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
London Network for Pest Solutions has been shortlisted in two categories of the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards.
05 August 2024
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.
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
CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.
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
To help members navigate glue board licences in England, BPCA has developed practical guidance that covers all aspects of the new scheme.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
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.
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.
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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