05 March 2026

Annual report: They work for you

PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. The Board’s emphasis is on strategy, performance, ste

05 March 2026

PestEx 2026 showguide out now

PPC122 | SHOWGUIDE Are you ready to level up? It’s our favourite time of year: PestEx 2026 is just around the corner! Our two-day event is the jewel in our events crown and will be back at the Excel in London on 18 and 19 March.

05 March 2026

Annual report: 2025 in numbers

PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT

05 March 2026

ADVERT: Make a splash or keep it cool with Pelsis

PPC122 | ADVERT

04 March 2026

VIDEO: Cracking cockroach control – species, habits and treatment success

CPD VIDEO Cockroach infestations are being reported more frequently across a range of environments, from domestic kitchens and care homes to food production sites and high-rise flats. Understanding how cockroaches live, feed and spread is key

04 March 2026

BPCA comment on Spring Statement 2026

ECONOMY The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Instead, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the statement to confirm previously announced meas

03 March 2026

Scotland confirms glue trap ban from July 2026

LEGISLATION The Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026 under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. The ch

03 March 2026

Is your UV LED lamp proven to perform? Why evidence matters in pest control

SPONSORED BLOG Insect light traps play a critical role in professional pest control, particularly in supporting effective fly monitoring in food production environments. They support monitoring, guide trend analysis, and provide reassurance to

27 February 2026

BPCA wins Magazine of the Year award at TAF 2026

AWARDS BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The team bagged top prize for Magazine of the Year, and received a highly commended certificate in the Diversity and Inclusion cate

26 February 2026

First to be awarded Deer Management Certificate Level 3

PRESS RELEASE Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3). Karolien is Founder and Owner of 360 Wildlife Control Ltd and on the BPCA WildWise group member.

25 February 2026

BASF product pre-launch unveils innovative fly control solution

PRODUCTS Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event last week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management.  Seclira® Fly Bait is a ready-to-use pressurised fly bait designed to

25 February 2026

BPCA exhibiting at SOFHT Innovation Day 2026

EVENTS BPCA will be exhibiting at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Innovation Day on Thursday 12 March 2026 at York Biotech Campus Centre. The event brings together food manufacturers, retailers and service providers to ex

25 February 2026

Exterminators PLC launches AI-powered ‘Report Factory’

PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier pest management and environmental enhancement technology company, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered Report Factory. Th

25 February 2026

Second career, zero regrets: why I chose pest control at 40

GUEST BLOG In this guest blog, Mark Pitt, PGM & Son Pest Control, explains how he went from construction to pest control in his 40s.  I didn’t expect to start a completely new career in my 40s - but pest control turne

25 February 2026

Meet dot at PestEx 2026

PRESS RELEASE Dot is delighted to be exhibiting at PestEx 2026, the UK’s leading pest management exhibition, where we will be showcasing our latest innovations in bed bug detection, product development, and partnership-led innovati

25 February 2026

CRRU rodenticide purchasing requirements – transitional arrangements deadline approaches

CPD BPCA and CRRU-UK have agreed that transitional arrangements regarding rodenticide purchasing requirements will end in March 2026. As you’re already aware, anyone purchasing professional rodenticides must be able to show on

25 February 2026

Free HR and employment law webinars for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFITS 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. The upcoming sessions cover some big-ticket topics that matter t

25 February 2026

PelGar International's vital support for major conservation project

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. The island’s globally significant

24 February 2026

SURVEY: Home Office plans to change firearms licensing – tell us how it might impact you

SECTOR SURVEY The Home Office is considering significant changes to the way firearms are licensed in the UK. While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have

19 February 2026

BPCA backs Government Youth Guarantee and urges pest professionals to get involved

RECRUITMENT 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. The programme is designed to ensure every young person

19 February 2026

HSE’s proposed chemical regulation changes support BPCA’s vision for product innovation in the sector

CHEMICAL REGULATION UPDATED 27 February 2026. Earlier this month, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published their plans for reforms to post-Brexit chemical regulations, and on Tuesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) intr

18 February 2026

Save the date: PestWorld 2026

All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2026. Where: Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA When: 20-23 October 2026  Held each year, and organised by the National Pest Manageme

17 February 2026

BPCA launches WhatsApp noticeboard for members - BPCA Insider

COMMUNICATIONS BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association. Emails stack up. Social media moves quickly. PPC magazine arrive

16 February 2026

Programme announced for Global Food Summit 2026

EVENTS Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June, 2026 at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong. Delegates can now register and take advantage of the early bird rate until 12

16 February 2026

BPCA champions members at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026

SPECIFIERS BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London.  The event brought together retailers, manufactur