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11 June 2025
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BPCA has been closely monitoring the announcements, and although pest management wasn’t directly addressed, several changes may have implications for the sector.
20 May 2022
As pest experts, we all know how important bees are, which is why we've put together a list of ways you can help them this World Bee Day.
17 May 2022
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has gifted two timber summer houses to Early Start to enhance the facilities at two sites in East London.
FundOnion and BPCA have teamed up to help pest management companies secure funding for growth.
16 May 2022
Press release: Staff at BPCA member company John O'Conner Pest Control have been working with some London residents on creating a 'bee friendly' garden.
12 May 2022
Dell UK and BPCA have teamed up to help pest control businesses grow and support members' IT needs.
11 May 2022
A technical briefing and guidance document, on when and how field mice can be controlled, has been published by BPCA and Pesttrain.
10 May 2022
In this video, Natalie will explore pest control survey techniques, record keeping and best practice.
09 May 2022
Press release: Terminix Global Holdings, following its merger with Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor.
04 May 2022
Press release: Didcot-based BPCA member Total Pest Control recently helped out with Ukrainian aid efforts by temporarily donating a work vehicle.
Press release: The programme for the ICUP 2022 conference which will be held in Barcelona is now available.
29 April 2022
Press release: A new range of professional UV flying insect light traps has been launched by Netherlands-based manufacturer, Alcochem Hygiene.
Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by NRW.
Householders planning a spring clean should look out for signs that cockroaches have entered their home.
28 April 2022
New legislation restricting glue trap use in England became law after receiving the go-ahead from the monarch, alongside several other animal health and welfare bills.
27 April 2022
Birds can cause a range of issues during nesting season, but interfering with wild birds, their eggs or nests could lead to prosecution.
The Bill to restrict glue trap use in England has passed its third and final reading in the House of Lords unopposed and with no amendments.
26 April 2022
Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.
22 April 2022
Press release: From today (22 April 2022), PestFix is now offering a range of perks to all full BPCA Servicing members.
13 April 2022
BPCA member Beaver Pest Control are organising a football tournament to raise money in support of Ukraine.
In this video BASF's Sharon Hughes discusses the challenges of pest control in rural environments and the effective ways to carry out treatments on dairy and livestock farms.
In this video, Mark Wenman from Edialux explains why, if he can do bird management, so can you!
In this video BASF's Helen Hall talks about the key features and benefits of using the cholecalciferol Selontra bait.
In this video, Alexia Naylor from Cimex Store talks about one of the most despised pests there is - the bed bug!
12 April 2022
During this video, Natalie will explore what a fly catch trend analysis is and how pest professionals can use it.
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of NBC Environment in early April 2022.
11 April 2022
Press release: Newham-based London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is toasting the retirement of Martin Lowther after a long and distinguished career as a pest control technician.
The NPMA is extending a warm invitation to all international delegates to attend PestWorld 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA this October.
According to HSE, Covid-19 guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice in England, Scotland and Wales.
On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards.
10 April 2022
Press release: Following the success of their first ‘On The Road’ event back in July 2021, 1env will be heading to the West Midlands in April.
06 April 2022
A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
31 March 2022
Press release: Contego's pledge to give back to their local community continues. In this article, they talk to Yarm Primary School about how their donation will make a difference to pupils.
30 March 2022
Press release: Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
29 March 2022
The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed, through the House of Lords at Westminster.
28 March 2022
Press release: InsectoSec Tape was successfully launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx 2022 in March.
25 March 2022
A review of PestEx 2022 - the pest management show, which took place at the ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March 2022.
23 March 2022
Press release: Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton is aiming to help reach a £250 million charity target as part of ambitious plans of rebranded parent company, Benefact Group.
22 March 2022
Press release: Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems has strengthened its research capabilities with the appointment of a Laboratory Coordinator.
21 March 2022
Press release: BPCA member BASF is on the lookout for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra® to join its growing ambassador programme.
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.
11 March 2022
Press release: Regulatory and technical support services business, Barkwith Associates, celebrate their 20th year in business this year.
10 March 2022
Press release: Bayer to sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars
08 March 2022
Press release: On International Women’s Day Bayer Environmental Science have partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the pest control industry.
03 March 2022
The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge.
During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.
A Bournemouth University PhD student needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics.
02 March 2022
Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022.
01 March 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 is out now and available to read online for free.
A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
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.
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
16 June 2025
Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond.
Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps.
Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping.
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