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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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26 June 2025
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.
14 March 2025
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.
In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships.
In PPC118, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2024.
Mark Williams, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2024.
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 2024 annual report.
26 February 2025
Precautionary guidance for pest professionals working alongside birds and cattle during a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak.
11 February 2025
If you’re a pest controller noticing that customer reviews have disappeared from your Google Business Profile (or that your profile has been suspended), you’re not alone.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
10 December 2024
PPC117 is out now and packed full of great content.
05 December 2024
At PestEx, a panel of digital pest control experts debated the merits of AI use in pest management.
11 November 2024
We're carrying out essential system upgrades, which may cause some disruptions.
31 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the long-awaited autumn budget plans yesterday. We've put together a wrap-up of how those changes might affect pest businesses.
04 March 2026
The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.
24 February 2026
While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
09 March 2026
The new intensive training programmes are aimed at helping candidates align their real-world experience with the standards required in the formal assessments.
NatureScot has launched a new national awareness campaign encouraging people across Scotland to stop feeding gulls, manage waste responsibly and take steps to gull-proof their homes and businesses.
06 March 2026
BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026
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