CPD VIDEO
In this BPCA webinar, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, gives pest professionals a practical update on key legislation and best practice changes for 2026.
This session is designed as a broad refresher, covering recent and upcoming changes that may affect day-to-day pest management work across the UK.
Topics covered include:
- Spring trap licensing in Scotland
- Changes to class licences and wildlife licensing
- General licences for bird management across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Record keeping requirements for general licence work
- Awaab’s Law and what it could mean for social housing pest control
- Pest reporting, hazards, defects and safeguarding concerns
- Glue trap rules across the UK
- Glue board licensing in England and application considerations
- Integrated pest management evidence and alternatives to glue boards
- Rodenticide resistance and the importance of tail samples
- BPCA Codes of Best Practice, including dogs in food premises, birds of prey, wildlife cameras and bee disease awareness.
Niall also discusses why clear records, strong reporting and good evidence are becoming increasingly important for pest professionals, especially when working with social landlords, food premises and sites where licensing may apply.
This video is suitable for BPCA members and pest professionals who want to keep up to date with changes in legislation, licensing and best practice.
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