Latest News from BPCA

11 October 2016

Ground Control Ltd win the Queen’s Award for Innovation

Big congratulations to BPCA members, Ground Control Ltd, for winning the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: innovation 2016.

The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant of Essex John Patrick Lionel Petre, recognising Ground Control's use of technology to better serve its customers through the use of its live reporting system that "enables a rapid response to evolving customer demands".

Managing director Marcus Watson said:

"We are extremely honoured to receive such a prestigious endorsement for our innovation and service to our customers [...] Across 45,000 sites throughout the UK, our upwards of 3,000 people working hard to deliver to our customers, are justifiably proud of their personal contribution to this fantastic achievement. This event is for each and every one of our staff to say thank you for their commitment and hard work."

Ground Control offer pest control and auditing services, utilising their live reporting systems to satisfy over 45,000 properties including Tesco, Sainsburys, Network Rail and Royal Mail buildings.

Source: BPCA.org.uk

Highlights View all news

08 January 2026

Latest news

Glue trap sales changes can move forward after committee backs regulations

The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.

Read more

05 January 2026

Latest news

Glue trap SALES ban moves a step closer following BPCA lobbying

Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.

Read more

15 December 2025

Latest news

BPCA wrapped 2025: a message to members from Rosina Robson

In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.

Read more
Latest View all news

15 January 2026

Latest news

VIDEO: Pest equipment maintenance – getting ready for insect season with Anna Iversen

We spend a lot of time talking about products, pests and labels. But what about the equipment that actually puts chemistry where it needs to be?

Read more

15 January 2026

Latest news

Full PestEx 2026 Technical Theatre programme released

BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals.

Read more

14 January 2026

Latest news

Free local training days at BPCA’s revamped Training Forums – first stop: Glasgow!

BPCA is inviting the whole industry to our refreshed in-person Training Forums for 2026, giving pest professionals more chances to learn, debate and get hands-on with practical skills across the UK.

Read more