BPCA news archive

24 March 2025

Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

21 March 2025

Pests in the press: October to December 2024

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.

21 March 2025

Pests in politics: March 2025

Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

21 March 2025

Ask the technical team: March 2025

In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk bee species, feral pigeons, bait consumption and pest risk assessments.

21 March 2025

Opinion: Honey bee relocation

In this article, Simon Spratley, Bounty Pest Control and BPCA BeeWise, talks about the pros and cons of rehoming honey bees. 

21 March 2025

INFOGRAPHIC: Pollination: the facts

As part of PPC118's Bee Special issue, BPCA put together some interesting facts on pollination.

21 March 2025

How staff who drive for work could be putting your business at risk

In this PPC118 article, Driving for Better Business talk about the importance of safe driving for work and their free policy builder tool to help organisations.

17 March 2025

Building a bee-saving business model with Eradikil

Shane-Daniel North talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems

14 March 2025

Opinion: Professional standards in pest control don’t go far enough

In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements

14 March 2025

BPCA Annual Report 2024

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024

14 March 2025

President's Report 2024

In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships

14 March 2025

BPCA Committee Reports 2024

In PPC118, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2024

14 March 2025

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2024

Mark Williams, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2024

14 March 2025

BPCA Annual Report 2024 - They work for you

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year

14 March 2025

INFOGRAPHIC: 2024 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2024 annual report

14 March 2025

PPC Live 2025 showguide out now

Welcome to the PPC Live showguide: the trade show designed for pest management professionals to keep up with the latest and greatest things happening in the sector.

13 March 2025

Hantavirus and the role of pest control in preventing its spread

Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.

12 March 2025

LNPS talk balancing growth with customer service

Press release: LNPS Managing Director Paul Cooper explains how LNPS places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

12 March 2025

Syngenta: Get close to the action for ant control

Press release: As spring temperatures start to rise, Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes talks problematic ants and how pest controllers can increase their chances of an effective treatment.

11 March 2025

Minimum Wage rises set for April

The National Living Wage will see increases across all age groups from 6 April 2025.

10 March 2025

Pest Solutions celebrate International Women's Day 2025

Press release: On International Women’s Day 2025, Pest Solutions shine the spotlight on the amazing women that are revolutionising the UK pest control industry.

04 March 2025

Cleankill sparkles in Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

Press release: BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

03 March 2025

Don't let pests spoil Pancake Day

Ahead of Pancake Day, British Pest Control Association urges pancake lovers to make sure you check your cupboards and ingredients for tiny insect pests.

26 February 2025

What impact might council devolution have on pest management in England?

A white paper detailing plans to restructure English councils has the potential to have significant impacts on the pest control industry in England.

26 February 2025

360 Wildlife Control offer subcontracting solution to glue board issue

Press release: BPCA member company 360 Wildlife Control are offering pest controllers the use of their 360 Jack Russell team.