27 August 2026
CAREERS BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management. More than 200 people have already regi
26 August 2026
POLICY AND CAMPAIGNS BPCA has highlighted the importance of professional pest management to public health during a visit by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson to member company CSS Pest Services. MP visits give BPCA a
EVENTS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027. SOFHT will partner with BPCA on the Food Security and Resilien
PESTAWARE Worker wasps are leaving their nests and feasting on fermented fruit that can cause them to cause them to become inebriated, more aggressive and more likely to sting, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
25 August 2026
RESEARCH In July, BPCA launched a survey looking at your experience of using working dogs in pest management. Here’s what we learned. BPCA is committed to protecting the pest management toolkit, of which working dogs are an impo
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is developing its network of associate trainers to help meet growing demand for professional pest management training across the UK. The expanded network will give BPCA greater flexibility to deliver co
PUBLIC AFFAIRS A system for digital waste tracking is being rolled out across the UK to tackle waste crime and make reporting easier. BPCA is committed to helping its members achieve the highest standards of business practice, includi
19 August 2026
RESEARCH Researchers at University College London (UCL) are asking pest professionals to contribute to a citizen science project investigating what wasps choose to eat throughout the summer. The Picnic Wasp Survey 2026 is examining
CPD VIDEO Lead ammunition rules are changing, and pest professionals who use rifles, shotguns or air weapons need to understand what that means in practice. In this presentation, rural pest management specialist Dave Archer looks at the c
CPD VIDEO Finding a pest risk is only the start. What happens to your recommendation after the service report has been sent? In this sponsored session, Taylan Karakas from Insectram looks at one of the most common frustrations in professi
CPD VIDEO Could the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) help you find your next pest control technician? Lucy Bowman, National Recruitment and Partnership Consultant at DWP, explains the free recruitment support available to employers
CPD VIDEO How confident are you identifying an insect when you’re standing in front of a customer? Paul Westgate from Veritas Pest Consultancy shares his approach to what he calls “dirty in-field identification”: practic
10 August 2026
CPD VIDEO What does it take to turn a career in pest management into your own specialist bird management business? In this Meet the Member webinar, BPCA catches up with brothers Carl and Craig Hoult from Suffolk-based Reaper Bird Contro
PRESS RELEASE Syngenta has appointed Jake Braithwaite to the role of Technical Manager for professional pest management (PPM) in the UK and Ireland, to support the company’s range of products and innovative digital technologies for pest
03 August 2026
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BPCA and the wider chemicals industry were represented at the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). HSE plays a key role in the chemicals sector, responsible for regulating and dec
31 July 2026
EVENTS If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2026 organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and have not yet registered – don’t delay. The discounted ear
29 July 2026
PESTAWARE Identifying ants found indoors is vital to ensure an effective solution to the problem, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). While most ants in the UK are native species that are regularly seen in garden
Natural England has announced changes to its wildlife licensing application and reporting forms, with new digital services launching from 3 August 2026. New online form for bird licences From 3 August, licence holders using A08 and A09
30 July 2026
SECTOR SURVEY As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs. Anyone that uses dogs for the following is encouraged to comp
EVENTS NEWS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced a new stakeholder conference for 2027, alongside PPC Live on tour dates . PestAware Summit 2027 will bring together people responsible for pest risk across public hea
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Following a contest for the leadership of the Labour Party, Andy Burnham became the new Prime Minister on 20 July. With him, a new Cabinet has been appointed. BPCA has written to the PM and key members of his Cabinet.
27 July 2026
FUNDRAISING BPCA’s Fantasy Premier League is back for the 2026/27 season, giving everyone working in pest management the chance to compete, claim the bragging rights and raise money for a good cause. Twenty teams took part in
23 July 2026
PRESS RELEASE Scott Gammon has been appointed as the new managing director of Orkin UK. Scott takes the helm of the pest control, bird control and Legionella services specialist on 1 August, succeeding current MD, Kristian Dales.
22 July 2026
ACQUISITION BPCA member OCS has announced plans to acquire Mitie in a deal that would bring together two major facilities management businesses. The proposed acquisition has been recommended by the Mitie board but remains subject to several
21 July 2026
AWARDS BPCA is pleased to be shortlisted in three separate categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associations, trade organisations, unions and
