BPCA news archive

25 November 2025

Raccoons remain on watchlist following Cornwall sighting

Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall.

25 November 2025

BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. 

25 November 2025

Lighting at work guidance from HSE

Pest controllers often work in environments with poor lighting conditions. This guidance is designed to help manage the risks attributed to poor lighting.

25 November 2025

HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics

HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.

19 November 2025

Tyro Group Expands to the USA with Acquisition of EnviroSMART

Tyro Group is proud to announce the acquisition of EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading environmental and pest control provider based in the United States.

19 November 2025

PestWorld 2025 breaks all records

Pest management professionals from across the world came together in record numbers for PestWorld 2025.

17 November 2025

VIDEO: Money down the drain – drainage surveys and inspections

Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself?

10 November 2025

BPCA picks up accolade at Association Excellence Awards 2025

BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

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.

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Duty of care: an employer’s guide | BPCA Quest HR support

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.

31 October 2025

VIDEO: How we support our colleagues at Pelsis

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.

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Pest Minds: Is mental health the employer's responsibility?

Anna Mollins, founder of Pest Minds, explores how pest control companies of every size can create mentally healthy workplaces.

30 October 2025

BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

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.

29 October 2025

GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional

When cameras are placed inside homes or commercial buildings, pest professionals step into an area covered by strict privacy and data protection laws. Misusing a camera, even unintentionally, could put your company at risk of breaching the UK’s data

29 October 2025

Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

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.

24 October 2025

Inside PelGar’s Telford Laboratory

PRESS RELEASE: At the heart of PelGar International’s technical operations lies the Telford Laboratory, a hub of scientific excellence where chemistry meets biology.

23 October 2025

Trade bodies join forces ahead of Maintenance Week

National trade bodies British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and Property Care Association (PCA) have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the entry points shared by water and pests as part of Maintenance Week.

23 October 2025

Halloween horrors – how to prevent pests this spooky season

From rotting pumpkins to unattended sweet treats, Halloween celebrations can inadvertently become a party for pests, warn experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

15 October 2025

MP Environmental Pest Control wins Best Businesswomen Awards 2025

Businesswoman Michelle Pope, from MP Environmental, won Best Business and Best Consumer Business, in a prestigious competition which seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK.

15 October 2025

BPCA mourns the passing of former CEO Oliver Madge

It is with deep sadness that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) announces the passing of Oliver Madge, who for many years was a leading force in our industry.

14 October 2025

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2025

In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.

08 October 2025

VIDEO | The public health impact of rodents

In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide.

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Modern rodenticides in focus

In this sponsored session, Richard Faulkner, Envu, explores the history and science behind rodenticides, from their earliest use through to today’s anticoagulants and emerging alternatives.

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Qualifications framework update: September 2025

In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.

08 October 2025

VIDEO | Seasonal flies explained: autumn fly control

In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, takes us through the key species, myths, and hidden issues around autumn flies.