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30 October 2025
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Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.
28 February 2022
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In this video, Chris Swindells from Acheta talks about food industry standards and the challenges you may come across when carrying out rodent pest control work.
In this video, Francis Medley from PestFix talks about how the business has changed over the years to better support the pest control industry.
In this video, wildlife management expert Dave Archer talks about the history of mole control, and gives a show and tell on mole traps over the years.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity gives an independent overview of the different remote rodent monitoring options available to professional pest controllers.
Hospitality businesses are being urged to get the 2022 season off to the best start, by making sure their accommodations are free of bed bugs.
24 February 2022
To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
23 February 2022
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.
22 February 2022
Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
Press release: Edialux Professional has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis Dyna-Fog.
Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.
17 February 2022
With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.
Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in parts of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to CRRU.
16 February 2022
Press release: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.
11 February 2022
Press release: BPCA member company Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park.
09 February 2022
Press release: PestFix intends to promote it's new and growing range of branded products at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) marked five years since being launched with a team get-together in East London.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Rat Trap UK will be exhibiting at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March.
07 February 2022
Press release: Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar.
Press release: BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards.
It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.
04 February 2022
In this video, BPCA's John Horsley will explore how legislation is structured and key pieces of legislation for pest control.
02 February 2022
Press release: Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry.
01 February 2022
Press release: Devon-based Jones and Son launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will feature the product on their stand at PestEx this March.
Press release: Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas.
In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control.
In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.
In this video, Wade Environmental's Alex Wade talks about the IPM farm: what is it, what does it do and why should you be interested?
In this video, Jim Magner from National Highways talks about the Driving for Better Business scheme and how it can help those who organise drivers as part of their business.
28 January 2022
Press release: BPCA member BASF Pest Control Solutions is set to return to PestEx in March 2022 to exhibit its portfolio of innovative solutions to the pest control industry.
27 January 2022
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced significant changes to the rules for all types of road users from 29 January.
26 January 2022
Industry stalwart Phil Nye has retired after 20 years with BPCA member Cleankill.
A study led by the University of Oxford has found that glue boards and anticoagulant poisoning are among the worst rodent management methods for their impact on rat welfare.
25 January 2022
This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone.
24 January 2022
Press release: Cornwall-based beekeeping clothing manufacturer, BBwear will be making their PestEx debut this March.
21 January 2022
On Thursday, 20 January 2022, the Scottish government announced plans to implement a total ban of rodent glue boards.
20 January 2022
Press release: Not-for-profit Bed Bug Foundation (BBF) has launched a new website to make it easy for pest controllers to locate companies offering bed bug detection dog services.
Although two hours were scheduled for the meeting, it took only 45 minutes for MPs to decide to pass the Bill through its Committee stage without amendment.
19 January 2022
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group is pleased to announce the appointments of new Chief Executive officer and Chief Commercial Officer.
18 January 2022
New label text and bait-station standards designed to prevent tampering by animals and children, says Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
17 January 2022
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group has purchased West Midlands-based manufacturer Brandenburg for an undisclosed sum.
Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back!
14 January 2022
In this video, Natalie Bungay explores pesticide labels and what pest controllers need to know to stay on the right side of the law.
05 January 2022
Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England effective from 1 January 2022.
22 December 2021
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired Madrid-based pest control products businesses Sanitrade and Vesta Distribuciones, to expand Edialux offering.
20 December 2021
Daera has issued amended, interim licences. Several bird species have been removed from either all or some of the three general licences.
31 October 2025
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.
29 October 2025
On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.
SPONSORED. In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across its UK sites.
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