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24 March 2026
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PestEx played host to around 2,100 people and over 1,600 visitors between 18 and 19 March, for the UK’s biggest pest control event in the calendar year.
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A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.
■ Trainee pest technician job template made available for members
■ PestAware presentation template is made available for members
■ Pest-related diseases report sparks BPCA to call for better collaboration between pest management and public health.
■ BPCA urges householders to check who they are letting into their homes after reports fake pest controllers stole from a property in Hertfordshire
■ BPCA becomes an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute
■ BPCA wins the Member Engagement award at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) awards
■ CRRU announces CPD is now mandatory in stewardship changes. BPCA members are prepared, as CPD has long been mandatory for membership.
■ BPCA’s Technical Manager features on ITV’s Tonight to set out the importance of professionalism
■ BPCA Servicing members now automatically become TrustMark “Government endorsed quality” as part of their membership
■ BPCA’s amendment to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passes
■ PestEx returned to the London ExCeL, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.
■ Defra releases an overview of the key principles for the new licensing regime for rodent glue boards. BPCA challenges the plans on behalf of members
■ BPCA launches new Technical Committee.
■ BPCA warns that public health in England is at risk due to the Government's ‘ill-thought-out’ glue board licensing scheme
■ BPCA releases the Future of Pest Management Survey executive summary based on the views of 816 pest professionals.
■ As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England
■ BPCA releases its Manifesto for Pest Management, detailing our policy demands of the next government.
■ BPCA issues professional guidance for glue board users in England, ahead of the implementation of the licensing scheme
■ BPCA represents UK at the Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit.
■ BPCA collaborates with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to produce a bee identification guide in PPC magazine
■ BPCA interviews outgoing CRRU Chair Dr Alan Buckle and new Chair Nigel Cheeseright.
■ BPCA releases new member benefit: exclusive vehicle leasing offers and support
■ BPCA releases Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies.
■ BPCA releases a briefing on how the Autumn budget might affect pest control companies
■ Consultation begins on BPCA’s Pest Management Qualifications Framework
■ BPCA releases guide on what the new Employment Rights Bill means for business owners, sole traders, and employees in pest control.
■ BPCA system upgrades begin, securing the Association’s technology for years to come.
■ BPCA’s Best Pest Pic competition is launched ahead of PPC Live in 2025
■ BPCA released briefing on the updated CRRU Code detailing the primary changes for rodent control.
BPCA is the professional association for the UK public health pest management industry. Our aim is to promote professional pest management, representing the industry, driving standards and ethics while protecting the environment.
Our annual report is published in PPC magazine – making it accessible to thousands of pest professionals and the entire sector.
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25 March 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
04 March 2026
The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.
26 March 2026
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.
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