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02 June 2026
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05 March 2026
Our annual report is published in PPC magazine - making it accessible to thousands of pest professionals and the entire sector.
BPCA’s President reflects on a successful year strengthening professionalism in UK pest management, celebrating member contributions while preparing a new strategy to guide the industry toward 2030.
Mike Ayers, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2025.
We held a roundtable conversation with our four committee chairs to reflect on the great work they all achieved with their fellow volunteers in 2025.
The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2025 annual report.
03 March 2026
Sponsored. Insect light traps play a critical role in professional pest control, particularly in supporting effective fly monitoring in food production environments.
27 February 2026
BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 TAF Awards.
19 February 2026
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.
06 February 2026
The panel explores how services like pest proofing, loft work, pest awareness training and root cause analysis can support business growth without distracting from core pest control work.
02 February 2026
Sponsored. The pest control industry is changing fast. AI, smart traps and digital monitoring are no longer “nice to have” – they’re quickly becoming essential.
28 January 2026
The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.
15 January 2026
We spend a lot of time talking about products, pests and labels. But what about the equipment that actually puts chemistry where it needs to be?
BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals.
07 January 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and public confidence.
17 December 2025
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.
15 December 2025
In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
British Pest Control Association has been voted into the Alliance of Chemical Associations, strengthening the Association’s voice on chemical regulation and public health policy.
10 December 2025
Rosina Robson highlights how BPCA’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub and supporting initiatives aim to attract a more diverse and skilled workforce into pest management.
09 December 2025
As pest managers look to incorporate more technology into treatment plans, Tom Holmes, of Tom Holmes Consulting, shares some of his thoughts on the benefits of remote monitoring and how we can sell these services to clients.
In this article, Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of Pest Solutions, shares how sustainability has transformed his business and why small pest management companies can benefit just as much as large corporations from embracing greener practices.
In this article, Fergal Flynn, environmental health graduate turned pest controller, shares how to get on the same wavelength as your Environmental Health Officer and turn potential friction into smooth, professional teamwork.
Ed Cook of Evergreen Rabbit Control discusses misconceptions about hunting with dogs, arguing that working dogs are essential, humane tools in professional rabbit management and calling for licensing to protect their continued use.
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2026.
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.
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
28 October 2026
The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered the Burnham Government's first Autumn Budget on Wednesday. We’ve reviewed the details announced in his speech and the documents released by the Treasury to help you understand the changes that might affect ou...
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