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10 November 2026
The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
03 November 2026
Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
This month, PelGar International is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz mark 20 years with the company.
29 October 2026
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
28 October 2026
The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered the Burnham Government's first Autumn Budget on Wednesday. We’ve reviewed the details announced in his speech and the documents released by the Treasury to help you understand the changes that might affect our s
BPCA’s technical team tackles common questions on CRRU requirements, environmental risk assessments and the disposal of rodent carcasses.
Jordan Padley of Precision Pest Management shares his practical approach to controlling mice in food factories, covering risk, strategy and working with clients to protect products, people and reputations.
27 October 2026
BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24.
26 October 2026
Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager at BASF, explains secondary poisoning, why it matters and how pest professionals can reduce risks while maintaining effective rodent control.
Are we the problem? PPC explores why some rodents avoid traps, bait and monitoring devices, and what pest professionals can do when traditional control methods stop working.
Emma Turnbull, Biodiversity Training Officer at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present.
Dr Hannah Fair of the University of Southampton shares what she learned from studying pest professionals, revealing the freedom, challenges and camaraderie that make the industry so rewarding.
Taylan Karakas shares his journey from Turkey to the UK and the lessons he's learned from working across the pest management sector in two countries.
Maya Ings, PR Account Director at Shepherd PR, shares practical social media tips to help pest professionals build trust, win work and strengthen their online reputation.
Brothers Carl and Craig Hoult discuss building Reaper Bird Control and the realities of running a bird control business.
Knowing where and when you’re allowed to park your van while working is a must to avoid tickets. Learn more about the law on parking vans in residential areas with our guide.
AI can save time and improve communication, but used poorly it can spread convincing misinformation and dilute your expertise.
From a three-person start-up to a team of almost 100, Nightshift has grown quickly since it was founded in 2013. PPC spoke to managing director Harry Somner and compliance lead, Charlie Coldwell.
23 October 2026
London-based BPCA member ThermoPest has launched a free 40-minute online course for housing officers, caretakers, support workers, care staff and hotel housekeeping teams.
BPCA members are invited to join the BigChange team in Manchester on Friday 27 November for an afternoon of clays, connections and good company.
22 October 2026
BPCA has announced the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as strategic partner for the Public Health and Communities stream at PestAware Summit 2027.
21 October 2026
CEPA updates on access to pest management tools, rodent-borne disease research and a European food hygiene ruling. Here’s what these developments mean for pest professionals.
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