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CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.
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11 April 2022
On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards.
21 March 2022
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.
02 March 2022
Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022.
01 March 2022
In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out.
A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.
BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.
28 February 2022
Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.
It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report.
22 February 2022
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
07 February 2022
It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.
25 January 2022
This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone.
18 January 2022
New label text and bait-station standards designed to prevent tampering by animals and children, says Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
13 December 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
10 December 2021
CRRU announces intention to publish an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control in January 2022.
18 November 2021
BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022.
We’ve had loads of glue board related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop.
09 November 2021
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report.
PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.
Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.
Darran Lebeter, Sales Specialist at BPCA member company 1env Solutions, gives PPC magazine a rundown of his best tips for keeping your pest management equipment up to snuff.
08 November 2021
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
05 November 2021
In this video, Chris Woodard from Chris Woodard Pest Services discusses the new false widow spiders, their impact and management options.
In this video, Grahame Turner from PestAcuity discusses the various food standards that you might come across in pest control.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
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.
30 July 2025
BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.
29 July 2025
BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.
28 July 2025
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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