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21 October 2022

Cinven acquires Bayer Environmental Science

Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven.

06 October 2022

BPCA to give evidence as Welsh Parliament set to ban glue boards

BPCA has been invited to give evidence defending glue boards at the Welsh Parliament in November.

22 September 2022

Free SSIP Health and Safety Certification for BPCA members launched

CQMS Safety-Scheme offers BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification.

08 September 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 108 (PPC108) out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 108 is out now and available to read online for free.

07 September 2022

Rejecting misery: the importance of work-life balance

Bayer Environmental Science and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) talk about the benefits of a healthy work/life balance.

07 September 2022

Investing in health and wellbeing for pest management companies

How can employers and companies look out for signs of stress and anxiety, and help their most valuable asset, their employees?

06 September 2022

Pest control folder contents for food clients

Regular PPC magazine contributor Grahame Turner is back! This time he’s turning his attention to your pest control folders.

06 September 2022

Meet the member: Social media success for pest companies

Pest-Tech has a really strong social media presence: in PPC108, Kelly Farrant tells us how social media has helped his business get bigger and busier. 

06 September 2022

New BPCA member benefits for Summer 2022 – a wrap up

At BPCA, we've worked hard to put together an exclusive new package of membership benefits for all our members.

06 September 2022

Meet the member: Success and challenges as a franchising business

Sean Taylor talks about Pestforce, how the franchise business model works and the ups and downs of running a business.

05 September 2022

New member benefit: Discounted mobile phones and telecoms solutions from Radius

BPCA has teamed up with Radius Connect to offer exclusive discounts to BPCA members on their business mobiles, cloud telephone systems and broadband.

23 August 2022

BPCA accredited as real living wage employer

British Pest Control Association has gained accreditation as a real living wage employer following assessment by the Living Wage Foundation.

08 August 2022

Rokill Pest Control brand grows following new acquisitions

Press release: Nurture Landscapes Group has acquired Alpha Pest Control in Stoke-on-Trent and Enserve Corporation Limited in Leeds.

31 May 2022

PestWatch: Field mice control

In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK.

31 May 2022

Accreditation standards in focus: Pest risk assessments

In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his attention to pest risk assessments.

31 May 2022

Reporting pest control incidents

In the UK, there are paths available for the purpose of reporting incidents that occur and being aware of how to report correctly will benefit the whole pest control sector.

31 May 2022

Opinion: Who do you think you are?

Regular PPC writer Alex Wade from Wade Environmental is back – and this time he's talking through the opportunities licensing could bring.

31 May 2022

Am I covered? Making the diversification leap

Peter Knowles, Director at animal-related industries insurance broker Cliverton, looks at the opportunities of diversifying pest control services and the importance of managing the associated risks.

31 May 2022

Know your numbers: figuring out finances for your pest control business

We asked the owner of Blu Bookkeeping, Julie Holland MICB, to give PPC readers a handy guide to SME business finance. 

31 May 2022

Inflation and pest control: Time to put up prices?

BPCA's Scott Johnstone looks at the cost of living crisis and how it’s likely to affect pest management this year. Spoiler – you probably want to reconsider your pricing structure. 

31 May 2022

Benefit in focus: Lobbying and public affairs

What is lobbying? How does it work? And what is BPCA doing to promote meaningful change in the pest management sector?

30 May 2022

Interview: Between two presidents

At the time of writing, BPCA was saying goodbye to one president and introducing a new one. At PestEx, PPC caught up with then President Phil Halpin and President-Elect Chris Cagienard.

30 May 2022

TechAssure: Virtual assessment of practical skills and knowledge

In PPC107, Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill for newly qualified technicians.

17 May 2022

New member benefit: Find funding and get bespoke support with FundOnion

FundOnion and BPCA have teamed up to help pest management companies secure funding for growth. 

11 May 2022

New control of field mice guidance document out now

A technical briefing and guidance document, on when and how field mice can be controlled, has been published by BPCA and Pesttrain.

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07 July 2025

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BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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29 May 2025

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VOTING OPENS in BPCA member elections - 13 candidates stand for SIX places on BPCA Board

Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.

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30 July 2025

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Free disease training day for live bee removers

BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.

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29 July 2025

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New sustainability guidelines help pest control companies stay competitive in a carbon-conscious market

BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.

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28 July 2025

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Air gun safety reminder after media reports of pigeon incident

You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.

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