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02 June 2026
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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.
26 November 2025
The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.
25 November 2025
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
17 November 2025
Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself?
10 November 2025
BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.
31 October 2025
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.
SPONSORED. In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across its UK sites.
Anna Mollins, founder of Pest Minds, explores how pest control companies of every size can create mentally healthy workplaces.
30 October 2025
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.
29 October 2025
When cameras are placed inside homes or commercial buildings, pest professionals step into an area covered by strict privacy and data protection laws. Misusing a camera, even unintentionally, could put your company at risk of breaching the UK’s data
14 October 2025
In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.
29 September 2025
BPCA has released two new Codes of Best Practice (CoBPs): 'Birds of Prey in Pest Management' and 'Working Dogs in Pest Management'.
BPCA EDI Committee has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Inclusion Initiative.
BPCA is preparing to launch a brand-new online hub to showcase careers in pest management – and members are being asked to get involved.
18 September 2025
BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, explores what pest control companies can do when faced with malicious or fake online reviews.
11 September 2025
In this PPC120 article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes.
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.
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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