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02 June 2026
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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.
21 May 2026
DWP is seeking employers 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 DWP funding all employment costs.
05 May 2026
Lorraine Norton 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.
24 April 2026
BPCA members are invited to attend an upcoming DWP webinar on how work experience placements can support businesses while helping young people take their first steps into employment.
Brian O'Donnell has been appointed Chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee and has taken up a seat on the BPCA Executive Board.
08 April 2026
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
07 April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now live. From 6 April 2026, a number of changes will affect how you manage your team.
BPCA has written to the Secretary of States for Business & Trade and Energy Security & Net Zero, to ask that pest professionals be included in the National Emergency Plan for Fuel, setting out the sector’s case as an essential service and key workers
31 March 2026
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 do next is esse
26 March 2026
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.
25 March 2026
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.
29 October 2026
Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
27 October 2026
BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24.
15 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
13 November 2026
In this step-by-step guide for BPCA members, we show you how to make the most of your Find a pest controller profile.
12 November 2026
Rodenticide stewardship has improved professional practice but has yet to deliver the expected reduction in wildlife residues, a government review has found.
10 November 2026
The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off.
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