05 March 2026
CHEMICAL REGULATION BPCA has submitted a response to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Refit, setting out what needs to change to keep public health pest control effective, affordable and
PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers are being warned to be careful to only source their Advion Cockroach and Advion Ant gel products from the authorised distribution network, or potentially fall foul of counterfeit product that could adversely affe
04 March 2026
CPD VIDEO Cockroach infestations are being reported more frequently across a range of environments, from domestic kitchens and care homes to food production sites and high-rise flats. Understanding how cockroaches live, feed and spread is key
ECONOMY The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Instead, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the statement to confirm previously announced meas
03 March 2026
LEGISLATION The Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026 under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. The ch
SPONSORED BLOG Insect light traps play a critical role in professional pest control, particularly in supporting effective fly monitoring in food production environments. They support monitoring, guide trend analysis, and provide reassurance to
27 February 2026
AWARDS BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The team bagged top prize for Magazine of the Year, and received a highly commended certificate in the Diversity and Inclusion cate
26 February 2026
PRESS RELEASE Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3). Karolien is Founder and Owner of 360 Wildlife Control Ltd and on the BPCA WildWise group member.
25 February 2026
PRODUCTS Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event last week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management. Seclira® Fly Bait is a ready-to-use pressurised fly bait designed to
EVENTS BPCA will be exhibiting at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Innovation Day on Thursday 12 March 2026 at York Biotech Campus Centre. The event brings together food manufacturers, retailers and service providers to ex
PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier pest management and environmental enhancement technology company, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered Report Factory. Th
GUEST BLOG In this guest blog, Mark Pitt, PGM & Son Pest Control, explains how he went from construction to pest control in his 40s. I didn’t expect to start a completely new career in my 40s - but pest control turne
PRESS RELEASE Arctech Innovation is delighted to be exhibiting at PestEx 2026, the UK’s leading pest management exhibition, where we will be showcasing our latest innovations in bed bug detection, product development, and partnership-le
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
