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30 October 2025
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Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.
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11 September 2025
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.
PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud.
08 September 2025
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels
03 September 2025
BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.
27 August 2025
In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control.
18 August 2025
Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.
Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.
Learn how pest controllers and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can work together for faster problem solving, smoother enforcement and better outcomes for clients.
29 July 2025
BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.
24 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).
15 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.
16 June 2025
BPCA has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making.
12 June 2025
In this issue of PPC, Rosina sits down with BPCA President Chris Cagienard to talk about her career, first impressions and what she hopes to bring to the Association.
A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025.
At PestEx 2024, a panel discussion on the benefits of social media for pest controllers took place. We round up the key talking points for PPC119.
The pest control industry must replace 3,500 roles in the next decade, and the EDI Committee is working to attract diverse talent by addressing barriers and improving how the industry is perceived
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
19 May 2025
BPCA has confirmed that Rosina Robson will take the helm as chief executive as of 2 June 2025.
15 May 2025
BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association.
22 April 2025
NAP is setting out a strategy to reduce the environmental risk of pesticides by 10% over the next five years.
25 March 2025
On 6 April 2025, updates will be introduced to reflect inflation, ensuring smaller businesses benefit from reduced regulations.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Bill passed its final stages in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2025. Here is what you need to know.
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the festive special Digital Forum on 17 December 2025.
16 December 2025
British Pest Control Association offices will be closed for the holiday period and will reopen in the new year.
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