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Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
21 February 2023
Mike Kelly presented at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference 2022 in Zanzibar, and gave an overview of pest insects in food storage.
BPCA Life Member Frances McKim visited Japan last year for the FAOPMA Summit in Kyoto. Here she reports on the event for PPC magazine.
Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and how it works for your business.
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.
In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA.
BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.
Mark Williams gives his report on the association's finances in 2022.
The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report.
The show guide for 2023's biggest UK pest management event is out now in PPC110.
20 February 2023
BPCA is deeply saddened to report the passing of pest management consultant and industry stalwart, John Hope.
17 February 2023
Press release: A new Metex rat blocker has been launched and you can come check it out at PPC Live.
15 February 2023
Press release: Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.
07 February 2023
BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector.
06 February 2023
NPMA invites all pest professionals to join them for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii this October.
03 February 2023
BPCA member Envu UK has announced the withdrawal of Ficam D (Bendiocarb) from the market due to "regulatory measures".
Press release: International Pheromone Systems has appointed Ian Morris as Assistant Operations Manager at the company’s headquarters in Cheshire.
30 January 2023
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, is launching a non-toxic Monitoring Paste to enable pest controllers to detect early rodent activity, it has announced.
25 January 2023
Press release: Pelsis Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Ashmore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 February 2023.
The European Chemicals Agency now considers mechanical traps suitable alternatives to anticoagulants for controlling indoor mice infestations.
24 January 2023
A specialist proofing team at London Network for Pest Solutions is proving so successful that it has halved repeat infestations of rats and mice.
23 January 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to think twice before attempting DIY measures to control rats.
18 January 2023
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Pestproof Ltd, based in Manchester.
16 January 2023
Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.
09 January 2023
Press release: It is now possible to purchase the CLTab and SPTab solutions under the Insectrac brand name directly from IPS, the manufacturer.
Press release: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has published a new summary of anticoagulant resistance data for rats and mice in the UK.
06 January 2023
BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph of public health pest control.
03 January 2023
BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member.
BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to provide members with discounts on their car and van maintenance needs.
23 December 2022
Press release: This year BPCA member Pest Solutions unveiled their branding refresh, which has now been rolled out across the business.
21 December 2022
Deck the halls, trim the trees and read this blog from BPCA member PestFix on how to avoid pest problems this holiday season.
13 December 2022
NRW has published the new 2023 General Licences for birds following the outcome of their Wild Bird Review.
12 December 2022
BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Plc, won a compliance award at the glamourous TAGS 2022 ceremony, held for the 57th year at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
New surveillance by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK has found genes for resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in 78% of rats and 95% of house mice.
09 December 2022
New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson
02 December 2022
In this video, Alex Wade will explore commonly encountered diseases associated with pests, plus methods of transmission.
In this video Dr Sam Jones from International Pheromone Systems, talks about enhancing monitoring and management of insect pests.
In this video, Tom Holmes, on behalf of Edialux, talks about the upsides of using LED light traps for insect control.
In this video, Alex Wade takes a look at all the strange and fascinating things you may not know about rats!
01 December 2022
In this video, Ryan Smith from HSE talks about how pest control products are assessed before going on sale to professionals and the public.
24 November 2022
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed a sponsorship deal with world-famous East London-based charity The Imps.
Press release: International Pheromone Systems’ Technical Director Dr Sam Jones will be giving a talk as part of the next Digital BPCA Pest Management Forum.
22 November 2022
BPCA represented the pest control industry in the fight for glue board use at a Welsh Parliament evidence gathering session this month.
The international pest management community once again gathered for Pest Summit 2022 in Japan. Frances McKim reports on the event.
18 November 2022
Two treatment report templates have been made available for BPCA members and their employees to use.
17 November 2022
The UK is now officially in recession as Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Autumn budget in Parliament today (17 Nov 22).
Veritas Pest Consultancy is offering discounted in-person training exclusively for members.
15 November 2022
A sudden increase in the numbers of wildlife incidents involving the rodenticide brodifacoum has been identified by government-run Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS).
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
08 September 2025
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
03 September 2025
BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.
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