22 April 2025

WANTED: Engaging technicians for social media takeover

SOCIAL MEDIA Fancy yourself a pest control content creator? We've got just the gig for you! For World Pest Day 2025, we’re looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (2-6 June).

22 April 2025

UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)’s minimal impact public health pest management

The Government recently published the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) , setting out a strategy to reduce the environmental risk of pesticides by 10% over the next five years.  NAP is unlikely to have an immediate or drastic impac

16 April 2025

Join BPCA's new Special Interest Group: BugWise

VOLUNTEERS BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods.  The BugWise SIG will be run by our Technical and Compliance Manager, Niall Gallagher, and will meet once e

15 April 2025

Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

PESTAWARE Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Looking for help with an active infestation? Find a qualified pest profe

09 April 2025

Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

PRESS RELEASE Somerset-based BPCA member, Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management, won the Start Up of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2025. The awards are now in their 20th year, and recognise companies around Somerset for exce

08 April 2025

New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

Press release Unseasonably warm spring weather has already brought ant activity out into the sunshine, and an increase in call outs for their control. Professional pest managers are increasingly turning to the convenience and ease o

07 April 2025

WEBINAR: Practical ant control for pest professionals

CPD VIDEO  Dealing with ant infestations, whichever the species, can bring with it some real challenges, whether the colony has been established for only a short period or for a significant length of time. Our webinar is designed to

02 April 2025

VIDEO: BPCA Annual Report 2024

Annual Report Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.  All information correct at the time of filming.  On BPCA Registered? Make sure

01 April 2025

HSE: Stress Awareness Month

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING April is Stress Awareness Month and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.  Five simple steps Complete the five steps of

27 March 2025

PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

REVIEW PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights.  As always, BPCA has been listening to your feedback, analysing th

26 March 2025

Best Pest Pic 2025 winner announced

COMPETITION BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2025 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate last week.  Lizzie Mills, Rentokil, won the Association’s competition to find the best image of public heal

21 March 2025

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14 March 2025

The latest tech with Pelsis Digital

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14 March 2025

Insectram - tailored pest control software

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14 March 2025

Envu - ready for anything

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13 March 2025

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

MEMBERSHIP TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established role in the o

25 March 2025

Cleankill signs up to Armed Forces Covenant

PRESS RELEASE After discussions with ex-services employees, BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise to support the Armed Forces community. Around 9 percent of Cleankill’s staff

25 March 2025

Fill out the TrustMark Registered Businesses survey for a chance to win

SURVEY TrustMark are currently running our annual Registered Business Survey and we want BPCA members to take part. As a TrustMark Registered Business, we value your membership and are committed to supporting you to succeed. To ensure we'

25 March 2025

Pelsis launch new range of sustainable LED fly control solutions

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group, a global manufacturer and supplier of pest control solutions, has launched the Halo LED range, a new energy-efficient fly control solution designed to help businesses reduce operational costs while maintaining the h

25 March 2025

New company size thresholds from April 2025: Lower reporting burdens for UK businesses

BUSINESS On 6 April 2025, updates will be introduced to reflect inflation, ensuring smaller businesses benefit from reduced regulations. Company size thresholds have not changed since 2013, so this is a welcomed change for small businesse

13 March 2025

World class programme for PestWorld East 2025

EVENTS A world class programme, featuring speakers, researchers, exhibitors and industry experts from across the globe, has been drawn together for PestWorld East 2025. This is to be held between 15-16 April 2025 at the W Dubai - The Palm

25 March 2025

Programme for ICUP 2025 announced

EVENTS The International Conference on Urban Pests is taking place in Sweden this year and the full agenda is now available. The Organising Committee for the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) 2025 has been working hard

24 March 2025

Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is a bee special, thanks to our BeeWise Special Interest Group (SIG). We cover standout bee removal incidents, the challenges of rehoming honey bees, and the latest insights into pollination. We also have a feature on roof rat behaviour aro

14 March 2025

PPC Live 2025 showguide out now

PPC 118 | Events DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE PPC Live will be back on 19 March 2025. Welcome to the PPC Live showguide: the trade show designed for pest management professionals to keep up with the latest and greatest things happening in the sect

21 March 2025

Editorial: An event you’re invited to (and one you’re not)

PPC118 | Editorial Merry 2025, all. It’s shaping into a massive year for the sector and BPCA.  PPC118 is an issue of two halves – literally and figuratively. We have the BPCA annual report looking back at all the successe