26 May 2026

Vector-borne disease report highlights changing risks for pest professionals

INVASIVE SPECIES The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have published the first annual One Health Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance r

26 May 2026

Climate adaptation is pest management’s business too

STAFF BLOG Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, looks at the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of UK climate risk, and explains why pest professionals have a bigger role in adaptation than many people might realise.

26 May 2026

BASF teams up with Killgerm for third ‘On the Farm’ training day

PRESS RELEASE Back by popular demand, BASF and Killgerm have announced the return of their specialist ‘On the Farm’ pest control training day for a third consecutive year. Designed as a hands-on, interactive experience,

27 May 2026

BPCA members offered 25% discount on BigChange job management platform

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses. The new member benefit is available to all BPCA members, regardless of busi

26 May 2026

PelGar strengthens organisational structure

PRESS RELEASE PelGar International has strengthened its organisational structure with the formal appointment of three Heads of Function, reflecting both the growing scale of the business and the depth of expertise within its leadership team.

21 May 2026

Get involved in DWP's Jobs Guarantee

RECRUITMENT The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking employers in select areas to provide jobs to young people through the scheme. The Jobs Guarantee provides a fully subsidised 6-month paid job to 18-24-year-olds, with the D

19 May 2026

BASF welcomes Easter Bonanza winners to exclusive Widnes factory tour

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer BASF has welcomed the winners of its 2026 Easter Bonanza competition to its Widnes factory, offering lucky pest controllers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production of rodenticide

15 May 2026

VIDEO: Bee disease training with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

In this BPCA keynote video, Jack Silberrad, Regional Bee Inspector at the National Bee Unit, gives pest professionals a practical introduction to honey bee diseases, bee removals and biosecurity. Jack explains the role of the National Bee Unit

14 May 2026

HSE issues new survey on SPS Agreement and BPR

CHEMICAL REGULATION The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a new survey to industry to understand the costs associated with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). This is in the context of negotiations with the EU on a new Sanitary

13 May 2026

King’s Speech 2026: What’s in it for us?

POLICY WATCH On 13 May 2026, the King delivered the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The speech is written by the government and sets out its legislative plans for the new parliamentary session. This year’s sp

07 May 2026

Pest Minds launches new Charter to improve mental health support across pest management

SECTOR INITIATIVES Pest Minds, the mental health Community Interest Company for the pest management sector, has launched a new Charter to help businesses take practical, meaningful steps to support mental health and wellbeing at work.

05 May 2026

Dodgy certificates, bogus qualifications and the wild west of choosing a pest contractor

STAFF BLOG Lorraine Norton, BPCA Operations Manager, discusses a recent logo-abuse case, what it reveals about professional rodenticide use, and why customers still need help choosing the right pest control contractor. Logo abuse deva

04 May 2026

BPCA highlights importance of pest control following suspected cruise ship Hantavirus deaths

PUBLIC HEALTH Following the sad news of three deaths due to Hantavirus on board a cruise ship, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading. Three people have died after a

01 May 2026

PelGar International confirms Asia Business Manager role

PRESS RELEASE PelGar International has confirmed the appointment of Suprit Thakre as Asia Business Manager, taking responsibility for leading PelGar’s Asia division as a standalone regional operation. The role reflects the con

23 March 2026

BPCA responds to bread recall over possible rodent contamination

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have warned rodent infestations can pose a significant public health risk in the wake of a ‘do not eat’ alert from the Food Standards Agency. The FSA issued th

28 April 2026

Don't forget to check your state pension age

RETIREMENT PLANNING Pest controllers who are nearing retirement are being reminded to check their state pension age, which is rising between 2026 and 2028.  Why it matters  The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67 be

28 April 2026

BASF: why now is the time to support rural clients

PRESS RELEASE New findings from a rural focused survey conducted by BASF highlight a clear opportunity for pest control professionals to strengthen their role within the rural sector. With rodent pressure increasing, resistance concerns g

28 April 2026

APCA demands urgent action against mosquitoes on World Malaria Day

PRESS RELEASE The African Pest Control Association (APCA) joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme: 'Accelerate the fight: invest, innovate, and implement to end malaria'. Malaria remains one of

24 April 2026

BPCA backs ACA call for practical UK REACH approach

CHEMICAL REGULATION BPCA has added its voice to calls for a more practical approach to UK REACH, warning that unnecessary duplication could affect product availability, costs and innovation across the pest management supply chain. T

24 April 2026

DWP webinar to showcase work experience opportunities for employers

RECRUITMENT BPCA members are invited to attend an upcoming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) webinar on how work experience placements can support businesses while helping young people take their first steps into employment. Th

24 April 2026

Philip Dalgliesh retires after over 50 years at Killgerm

MEMBER NEWS Philip Dalgliesh has retired from Killgerm after more than 50 years with the business. Philip retires on 24 April 2026, marking the end of a long career with Killgerm, where he has been a central part of the company since befo

24 April 2026

Homeless families forced into pest-infested temporary accommodation

POLICY On 22 April 2026, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee released their report, Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation, which finds that homeless families in England are being placed into unsafe properties, often

24 April 2026

Brian O'Donnell appointed Chair of BPCA Professional Standards Committee

ASSOCIATION NEWS Brian O'Donnell of Graham Pest Control has been appointed Chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee and has taken up a seat on the BPCA Executive Board. Brian takes over from Martin Rose-King, who previ

22 April 2026

Take part in HMRC’s Tell ABAB survey

GOVERNMENT SURVEY BPCA members are being encouraged to take part in HMRC’s Tell ABAB survey, which is now open. Take survey The survey is commissioned by the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB), an independent bo

21 April 2026

Killgerm launches free CRRU-UK CPD training videos

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company, Killgerm has launched a new set of free online training videos to help pest professionals complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD points. The online course includes six presentations in total, with new 2