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British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
04 November 2019
The way we send out annual returns for BPCA membership renewal has changed.
25 October 2019
Studies by CRRU and Ulster University show farmers using integrated pest management approaches.
24 October 2019
Poison resistance in rats has been confirmed in several new areas by a Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use study.
17 October 2019
Watch back our webinar on professional flea control. Natalie talks all things professional flea management, including biology, client communication and lifestyle.
16 October 2019
The British Pest Control Association was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards in October.
15 October 2019
International Development Secretary announces that the UK will match £100 million of private sector funding to help tackle malaria.
09 October 2019
Scientists are looking into the spread of rat lungworm to several popular European holiday destinations.
A new divisional director has been appointed at animal-related business insurance specialist Cliverton.
08 October 2019
Pest control experts are urging people to be aware of the threat to health posed by fleas.
04 October 2019
Royal Society for Public Health awards two Rentokil Initial employees for commitment to public health.
03 October 2019
The merging of BPCA member Acheta Consulting to Kiwa's Agri Food Division has been announced.
Existing stocks of the insecticide Fendona 6SC will be phased out following changes in authorisations.
02 October 2019
National charity BASIS is seeking to recruit a Chair for the Board of Trustees, starting in April 2020.
30 September 2019
New Welsh general licences for bird control take effect on Monday 7 October 2019.
27 September 2019
BPCA has announced a new 7-day, modular, non-residential training course in the centre of London this November.
BPCA Registered has been approved as a recognised system for the employees of members working in Ireland to evidence their skills, qualifications and continued professional development.
23 September 2019
BPCA member company, Bayer Environmental Science has appointed a new product manager to oversee the pest product portfolio.
13 September 2019
An open letter to contribute to the review on developing a national food strategy, commissioned by Defra. We set out our case for the inclusion of pest management provisions and our role in protecting citizen’s food.
The environment Secretary has launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
29 August 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned this week of the passing of former BPCA President John Kay.
We're on a mission to find the best pest photograph of the year and we're calling all industry professionals to join in.
28 August 2019
The acquisition of Mitie Pest Control by Rentokil Initial has been green-lit by Britain's competition watchdog.
23 August 2019
Professional pest controller magazine issue 96 is out now and available to read online for free or downloaded as a PDF.
A study, co-authored by Killgerm's Dr Matthew Davies, finds 90% of insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria.
Our technical team tackle bee nests, reporting and delusional parasitosis in this issue.
Since April this year, it’s been all hands on deck in the pest management world, getting to grips with changes in bird control licences and the way we manage pest birds.
Need a hand figuring out whether you're covered by the new general licences or if you need to apply for an individual licence? Take a look at our infographic.
BPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, investigates silverfish and grey silverfish, and the difference in control approaches.
BPCA's Natalie Bungay and Jim Kirk from Deadline Products investigate using tracking agents as an investigative tool.
BPCA Board Members debunk some best practice myths that might be putting the operation of your pest management business at risk.
Dr Claire Donald, from the University of Glasgow, gives an overview of how scientists are working to lessen the mosquito threat.
22 August 2019
Dr Andrew Whyte, Consultant Allergist and Immunologist at Derriford Hospital, gives BPCA members a lesson in insect venom.
Paul Westgate, Westgate Pest Control, examines the positives that can be drawn from the regulations pest management professionals face.
In BPCA's first strategic storytime, we’re telling the tale of how we continue to increase the professionalism of the pest management sector.
What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today?
We caught up with Vicki Sims to talk about her journey into starting her own pest management business.
Launched at PestEx 2017, the Contract Sharing Network (CSN) is celebrating a significant step forward.
Jonathan Walker from BPCA member company Eradipest has been experimenting with proactive bee management.
Want to get more involved in your Association? Why not come along to one of our Servicing Committee meetings and find out what it’s about?
21 August 2019
Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, takes a look at some great examples of CPD for people at all stages of their careers.
Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it’s important to have a concentrated PR effort.
20 August 2019
Registration is now open for the biennial conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
19 August 2019
BPCA member NBC Environment receives funding package from major bank to boost growth.
09 August 2019
This webinar is useful for pest technicians looking improving their competency around the control of wasp nests.
02 August 2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19.
01 August 2019
Wasps on the hunt for a sugar hit could pose a risk to children and the elderly during the school summer holidays.
31 July 2019
Organisers of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming submissions from experts within the field of urban pest management.
24 July 2019
The future looks bright for BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 this year.
22 July 2019
Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by CRRU UK to cover a critical difference between outdoor and indoor locations.
A health and safety risk assessment considers the hazards present in a task or activity. RAs looks at the likelihood of harm that might occur and the severity of that harm.
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
30 June 2026
Veritas Pest Consultancy are conducting a new and innovative project that is tackling a long-seated cockroach and bed bug infestation in a 22-story block of flats in Wolverhampton.
15 September 2026
The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.
14 September 2026
Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.
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