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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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29 November 2023
BPCA are urging householders to check attics for signs of pests when getting decorations down ready for Christmas.
27 November 2023
Ben Sisson, Managing Director of Targeted SEO, gives PPC113 the lowdown on getting pest control websites seen by as many people as possible.
In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.
24 October 2023
The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.
20 October 2023
BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.
28 September 2023
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.
11 September 2023
In this opinion piece for PPC112, Martin Harvey discusses pricing, surveys, and client expectations.
James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.
Marketing is vital for UK pest control businesses, particularly small ones. BPCA offers support and a checklist to ensure a strong presence and customer engagement.
25 August 2023
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?
11 July 2023
British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
20 June 2023
At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.
06 June 2023
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023.
PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.
05 June 2023
Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.
24 May 2023
BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).
26 April 2023
BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.
Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee.
20 April 2023
BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.
30 March 2023
BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects.
27 March 2023
The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.
21 February 2023
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
Jonathan Ely, Director of Three Counties Pest Control, talks to PPC magazine about his experiences as a new pest control business owner and why being a BPCA member is important to him.
In this PPC110 article, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay gives you some great reasons to fill in and file those pest control reports.
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022.
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.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
23 February 2026
Leading pest control solutions manufacturer BASF is set to return to PestEx this March with news of an exciting, innovative fly-bait solution, Seclira®, reinforcing its commitment to advancing effective, practical pest control tools for professionals
GVS Safety Division will be showcasing its advanced respiratory protection solutions at PestEx 2026, with a focus on the ELIPSE® Full Face Mask, the PX5® Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and the Z-Link® headtop.
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