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05 March 2026
BPCA’s President reflects on a successful year strengthening professionalism in UK pest management, celebrating member contributions while preparing a new strategy to guide the industry toward 2030.
Mike Ayers, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2025.
We held a roundtable conversation with our four committee chairs to reflect on the great work they all achieved with their fellow volunteers in 2025.
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.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2025 annual report.
Welcome to the PestEx 2026 showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the biggest pest event of the year.
04 March 2026
Steve Broadbent of Ensystex explores the biology and behaviour of the cockroach species most commonly encountered in the UK, including the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis).
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.
03 March 2026
Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026.
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27 February 2026
BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 TAF Awards.
26 February 2026
Press release: Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3).
25 February 2026
Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event this week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management.
BPCA will be exhibiting at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Innovation Day on Thursday 12 March 2026 at York Biotech Campus Centre.
Press release: BPCA Observer member, Exterminators PLC, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered Report Factory.
Guest blog: Read about how Mark Pitt, PGM & Son Pest Control, went from construction to pest control in his 40s.
BPCA and CRRU-UK have agreed that transitional arrangements regarding rodenticide purchasing requirements will end in March 2026.
BPCA members can now access a new programme of expert-led HR and employment law webinars at no extra cost, thanks to the BPCA Quest membership benefit.
Press release: Rathlin Island, one of the UK and Ireland’s most important seabird breeding sites, is a step closer to ecological recovery thanks to the critical support of PelGar International.
24 February 2026
While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
19 February 2026
BPCA is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to encourage pest management businesses to take part in the Government’s new Youth Guarantee scheme.
HSE has published their plans for reforms to post-Brexit chemical regulations. Many of BPCA’s proposals have been adopted.
18 February 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2026, to be held in Texas this October.
17 February 2026
BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
16 February 2026
Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.
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