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02 June 2026
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14 September 2026
BPCA joined representatives from across the UK chemicals sector at a parliamentary reception last week, using the opportunity to discuss regulation and maintaining access to effective professional pest management products.
07 September 2026
Pest management businesses across South and West Wales are being invited to help shape potential future NHS Wales pest management contracts.
27 August 2026
BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management.
26 August 2026
BPCA has highlighted the importance of professional pest management to public health during a visit by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson to member company CSS Pest Services.
25 August 2026
In July, BPCA launched a survey looking at your experience of using working dogs in pest management. Here’s what we learned.
19 August 2026
In this sponsored session, Taylan Karakas from Insectram looks at one of the most common frustrations in professional pest management: good recommendations being raised, but never properly assigned, completed or checked.
Could the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) help you find your next pest control technician?
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
BPCA has announced a new stakeholder conference for 2027, alongside PPC Live on tour dates
27 July 2026
BPCA’s Fantasy Premier League is back for the 2026/27 season, giving everyone working in pest management the chance to compete, claim the bragging rights and raise money for a good cause.
03 July 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched its new Youth Jobs Grant, with eligible employers able to receive up to £ 3,000 for each young person hired.
29 June 2026
Employment law expert Hema Mistry outlines major workplace rights reforms and how employers can prepare for upcoming legal changes.
BPCA’s technical team answers common questions on Ficam D withdrawal, glue-trap legislation, and waste disposal responsibilities.
BPCA’s Future of Pest Management survey highlights growing resistance challenges, changing rodenticide use, emerging technologies, and strong support for professional regulation.
Integrated pest management techniques help reduce reliance on insecticides for wasp control through proofing, monitoring, housekeeping, and physical nest removal.
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity guidance helps pest professionals identify disease risks, protect honeybee populations, and manage bee removals responsibly.
Dr Sophie Wulff explores climate change, invasive species, scent science and AI-driven detection transform pest-control.
Industry veteran Dave Archer discusses humane mole control, trap welfare concerns, and improving trapping standards through research and innovation.
Pest professionals share how solving customer problems through proofing, training, and related services creates value, builds trust, and grows more resilient businesses.
Consumer vulnerability affects most customers, highlighting how empathy, clear communication, and awareness improve service and outcomes.
25 June 2026
HSE has reminded employers that they have a legal duty to protect workers from extreme heat, following a heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency.
23 June 2026
Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present.
BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.
27 May 2026
Members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses.
25 March 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
15 September 2026
The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.
Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.
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