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

08 April 2026

VIDEO | Meet the Member: Matt O’Donnell from iX5 - from Environmental Health to pest control success

CPD VIDEO There’s no single route into pest control, and Matt O’Donnell’s journey proves it. In this BPCA Meet the Member webinar, Matt shares how he moved from

07 April 2026

Employment Rights Act changes now in force

HR AND BUSINESS The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now live. From 6 April 2026, a number of changes affect how you manage your team. These cover family leave, sick pay, redundancy, and worker protections. You may need to update your contra

07 April 2026

Pest management and fuel access: BPCA makes the case for key worker recognition

LOBBYING As governments around the world are beginning to introduce fuel-saving measures in response to the war in the Middle East, fears are being raised about the need for similar measures here in the UK. If there were any need here, pest ma

07 April 2026

PelGar International announces appointment of Andrej Branc as Head of Global Sales and Americas Business Manager

MEMBER PRESS RELEASE BPCA member, PelGar International, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrej Branc as the company’s new Head of Global Sales and Americas Business Manager, effective immediately. This appointment fo

08 April 2026

BPCA launches new manifestos for Wales and Scotland

PUBLIC AFFAIRS The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has published two new manifestos setting out how the next Welsh and Scottish Governments can better protect homes, businesses and public health from pests. The manifestos, release

31 March 2026

Kristian meets Harrison: Taking the African Pest Control Association on a BPCA member assessment

STAFF TEAM BLOG Kristian Nettleship, BPCA Membership Support Officer, talks about meeting Dike Harrison Ayomide (Harrison) at PestEx and taking him out on a member visit to show how UK pest management works in practice. I met Harris

31 March 2026

GUIDANCE: Bee disease awareness and biosecurity for pest professionals

GUIDANCE Bee disease is one of those risks that can quietly sit in the background of a job until it suddenly becomes very real. For pest professionals involved in bee removals, understanding disease risk, spotting the signs and knowing what to

30 March 2026

MP visits Lancashire pest control firm to discuss public health and housing reforms

PUBLIC AFFAIRS BPCA welcomed Maya Ellis MP to Lancashire last week, as part of a visit to LES Pest Management to explore the role of professional pest management in protecting public health. The visit brought together Maya Ellis, BPCA Chief Exe

26 March 2026

BPCA highlights pest management at major housing reform event

HOUSING  The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector. The conferenc

26 March 2026

Entries open for National Pest Awards 2026

AWARDS Entries are now open for the National Pest Awards 2026, with pest professionals across the UK encouraged to put themselves forward or nominate colleagues for recognition. Run by Pest Magazine, the awards celebrate excellence across t

25 March 2026

Natalie returns to BPCA in new role as Head of Membership and Technical

STAFF TEAM Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector. A well-known figure in pest management and a lon

25 March 2026

A busy year – reflections from our Chief Executive

CEO VIEWPOINT Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’

05 March 2026

Annual Report 2025: Treasurer's Report

PPC122 | Annual Report 2025 Mike Ayers, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2025. Financial performance, resilience and investment for the future I’m pleased to present my first Treasurer&rsquo

24 March 2026

Levelled-up PestEx hosts thousands in London

EVENTS PestEx played host to around 2,100 people and over 1,600 visitors between 18 and 19 March, for the UK’s biggest pest control event in the calendar year. Held at London’s Excel Centre, the event brought together de

24 March 2026

BPCA seeks industry views as government plans review of mole traps

SECTOR SURVEY BPCA is asking pest professionals, manufacturers and suppliers to share their views on mole traps as the Government prepares to review their use in England. Take the survey Over Christmas, the Government publishe

24 March 2026

Free CRRU-UK-approved CPD now available through BPCA online learning

CPD BPCA members can now complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD for 2027 through a series of free online modules, available via their MyBPCA area. The three modules, based on the latest CRRU-UK resources released in February 2026, are

11 March 2026

Government confirms UK-EU alignment on biocides under new SPS agreement

CHEMICAL REGULATION The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. Announced on Monday, the agreement aims

11 March 2026

Which? Trusted Traders offer launches for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work. From 11 March until 22 April, BPCA members who apply to join the

10 March 2026

War in the Middle East pushes UK fuel prices higher

BUSINESS Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK. The rise follows airstrikes launched by Israel and the U