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01 September 2025
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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.
17 January 2022
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group has purchased West Midlands-based manufacturer Brandenburg for an undisclosed sum.
Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back!
14 January 2022
In this video, Natalie Bungay explores pesticide labels and what pest controllers need to know to stay on the right side of the law.
05 January 2022
Defra has published updated General Licences for wild bird control in England effective from 1 January 2022.
22 December 2021
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group has acquired Madrid-based pest control products businesses Sanitrade and Vesta Distribuciones, to expand Edialux offering.
20 December 2021
Daera has issued amended, interim licences. Several bird species have been removed from either all or some of the three general licences.
17 December 2021
Natural Resources Wales confirm that current Welsh general licences for the control of wild birds will be unchanged until 30 June 2022.
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at different types of pest control waste, methods of disposal and legislation around hazardous waste.
16 December 2021
Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Limited is delighted to announce that the company is planning to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange in January 2022.
15 December 2021
Press release: BPCA member Bayer are increasing access to their products by adding professional pest control suppliers, 1env, to their distributor list in 2022.
14 December 2021
An update on BPCA's fundraising efforts for Prostate Cancer UK this year and who the charity of the year will be in 2022.
Press release: On 25 November 2021 BPCA member Pestforce held its annual conference at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire.
Campaign group Wild Justice has issued a release celebrating a "landmark victory" in a legal challenge to Northern Ireland’s general licences for the control of wild birds.
Press release: BPCA member Rentokil will buy U.S.-based rival Terminix Global in a $6.7 billion deal, scaling up the company's pest control business in North America.
13 December 2021
Unidentified "pest control products" are believed to have caused the death of an 11-year-old girl in a building in east London.
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.
In this video, guest speakers from Essentially Human discuss how emotional triggers are a valuable signal, not to be ignored.
09 December 2021
As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, new restrictions have been introduced which may impact the way pest control professionals carry out work.
07 December 2021
Press release: Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services has been appointed a reseller partner for Spotta’s smart 24/7 bed bug monitoring technology.
Press release: BPCA member Pelsis provides a case study on their real-time-data-driven rodent monitoring system, TrapMe, with the help of Safeguard Pest Control.
British Pest Control Association is urging householders to seek professional help quickly if red spider mites invade their home.
02 December 2021
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is celebrating after winning the ‘Covid Response & Resilience’ award at this year’s Newham Business Awards.
30 November 2021
Press release: BPCA Observer member, Exterminators Limited, is Asia’s first pest control business to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
25 November 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay explains what the CRRU code of best practice covers and what you need to consider in order to comply with it.
A summary of the key changes to employment law which come into force next year and are likely to affect pest management businesses.
24 November 2021
Press release: PGH Beegone, the pest control and live bee removal franchise, is ready to launch its second franchisee, who will run his own business covering the West Midlands and parts of Worcestershire.
International Pheromone Systems is looking for trial sites as part of its work to develop lures and traps to help monitor and control an insect pest that is menacing much of the UK.
Press release: BASF Pest Control Solutions has celebrated the first year anniversary of its award-winning rodenticide, Selontra.
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.
17 November 2021
PestWorld, the annual convention and exhibition organised by the NPMA, was held in Las Vegas, USA and was the largest in-person gathering the pest management industry has seen in the last two years.
16 November 2021
Four general licences which authorise lethal control of birds in Wales, due to expire on 31 December, will be reissued for a short period into 2022.
15 November 2021
Press release: Brandenburg UK recently exhibited at the COP26 Regional Roadshow in Wolverhampton.
British Pest Control Association is advising rural businesses to put in place a few simple measures before colder weather drives rats and mice to seek shelter indoors.
11 November 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 105 is out now and available to read online for free.
09 November 2021
Our new regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report.
A new regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
In PPC105 Daniel Schröer, Futura, looks into his crystal ball and share his thoughts on ‘digital pest control’ - will we soon all need to be IT engineers to catch a rat?
An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.
PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.
In PPC105 Paul Blackhurst, Rentokil Pest Control, shares his views on how technology can enhance our management programmes.
We asked PPC readers to share their insights on how technology impacts their pest management processes. Here are our key findings.
Remote monitoring, digital reporting, data protection and spider season are looked at in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
Regular PPC contributor Dave Archer is back. And now he’s got optics in his sights.
Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.
In PPC105 Gerwyn Jones, Asia Pacific Manager for PelGar International outlines some of the reasons for mouse plagues and potential outcomes.
PPC asked Essentially Human for some tips on recognising early warning signs and some practical tips for maintaining a happy and healthy work-life for pest professionals.
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.
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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