25 February 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06 February 2026
CPD VIDEO BPCA speaks to pest control business leaders Paul Cooper (London Network for Pest Solutions), Gemma Sutherland (Pest Solutions), Shane-Daniel North (Eradikil Pest Control) and Rob Curston (Contego) about what upselling really looks l
02 February 2026
PRESS RELEASE PGM Pest Control has released data analysis, identifying the most prevalent pest issues across Herefordshire based on recorded treatment figures. Key findings (most to least prevalent): Rodents - 48% Wasps
CPD VIDEO Dr Sophie Wulff, Arctech Innovation, explores how climate change, global travel and resistance are reshaping pest control and why accurate detection is becoming more important than ever. Sophie looks at rising pest volatility, f
CPD VIDEO Winter weather catches out even experienced drivers. Snow, ice, heavy rain and poor visibility all increase the risk on UK roads, especially for pest professionals who spend long days travelling between jobs. Al Richardson from
CPD VIDEO Large warehouses, food factories and distribution centres bring big challenges when it comes to rodent control. In this talk, Michael Dunbar, Technical Manager at Killgerm, shares real-world lessons from years of field biology inspec
CPD VIDEO The pest control industry is changing fast. AI, smart traps and digital monitoring are no longer “nice to have” – they’re quickly becoming essential. In this sponsored session, Craig from Insectram looks
20 January 2026
PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging farmers to check stored farm machinery for pests over the winter to avoid discovering costly damage in the spring. In 2023/24, farms in England spent &poun
28 January 2026
TECHNOLOGY The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country. The aim is ambitious: to help upskill 10 million workers by 2030 and m
29 January 2026
SURVEY The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important. Take the survey Foll
MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with BPCA member company Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management busin
27 January 2026
PRESS RELEASE Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director. Announcing the news of Tom joining the business, Steve Jackson, Inovus founder and Commercial Director, commented, “H
PRESS RELEASE iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert, to help with diagnosis and consideration of treatment options.
LOBBYING BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing. The minimum standards social tenants in No
PRESS RELEASE Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025. Rats accounted for a quarter (25%) of all Rentokil recorded
HEALTH AND WELLBEING A survey by pest control solutions manufacturer BASF, has revealed that nearly half of pest control professionals feel their career has negatively affected their mental health, highlighting the pressures faced by workers i
