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17 February 2022

Fly catch analysis and rodent activity templates now available in member library

With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.

25 January 2022

New for 2022: Add your BPCA Registered card to your Google or Apple Wallet

This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone.

17 January 2022

Night School pest control training courses return

Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back!

13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards. 

18 November 2021

BPCA publishes new Code of Conduct for 2022

BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022.

18 November 2021

VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021

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

PestEx 2022 exclusive sneak-peek

An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.

21 October 2021

Volunteers wanted for new Academic Relations working group

BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.

20 October 2021

BPCA commits to Planet Mark certification

BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.

18 October 2021

SURVEY: Medical signposting for pest professionals

BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support.

18 October 2021

Survey and quotation template now available for members

BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.

07 October 2021

BPCA wins Covid-19 key worker campaign award

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve won the Association Excellence Award (AEA) for 'Best Lobbying Campaign or Advancement of a Cause During Covid-19'.

06 October 2021

Introducing BPCA Night School courses

We're launching a programme of evening courses designed for busy pest professionals.

05 October 2021

BPCA Member Awards – help shine a light on excellence

The BPCA Member Awards 2022 will open to nominations for all BPCA member companies and their employees on 1 November.

27 September 2021

Hybrid training options now available for Field Biologist course

BPCA's next training session for Becoming a Field Biologist will now be available to take either in-person or remotely.

14 September 2021

2021 National Pest Awards winners announced

BPCA members take home almost every prize at the National Pest Awards on 9 September 2021.

02 September 2021

Registration is open for PestEx 2022 - the pest management show

After a year-long postponement, PestEx the pest management show returns to London in 2022.

20 August 2021

18 months on: essential pest management

In a reflection on what we’ve learned from the pandemic, PPC magazine grabbed a few BPCA Executive Board members for a quick roundtable interview on the subject

20 August 2021

Meet the member: To bee or not to bee

PPC magazine spoke to Ian Fuller (B.Eng) at Swarmcatcher, who has been removing and relocating live honey bees for more than a decade.

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29 October 2026

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Shape housing policy and reduce the misery caused by pest infestations at home

Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.

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27 October 2026

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BPCA puts pest management on the careers map at AgriFest

BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24.

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15 October 2026

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BPCA Chief Exec defends working dogs at Stormont

BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.

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03 November 2026

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PGM & Son launches Who Gives a Rat’s Arse? winter campaign

Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.

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02 November 2026

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SURVEY: General Licences for wild bird control

Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.

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02 November 2026

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PelGar celebrates 20 years of service from Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz

This month, PelGar International is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz mark 20 years with the company.

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