Association

22 July 2024

Why should you do the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management qualification and training with BPCA?

With so many pest control training providers, why should you choose to study for your Level 2 Award in Pest Management with BPCA?

26 June 2024

Tiny insects in food are world’s most expensive pest

PRESS RELEASE SPIs like moths and beetles infesting cereals, grains, and rice are the world’s costliest pests, causing billions in annual losses for businesses according to BPCA experts urging quick action from consumers.

26 June 2024

Ladies – can you spare 30 minutes of your time for an important MBA research project ?

We're seeking women in technical or field sales roles for 30-minute confidential Teams interviews to provide valuable insights for a research project on female perspectives in the industry.

25 June 2024

Efforts underway to preserve use of rodent glue boards in Scotland

Join our roundtable to support a licensing scheme for rodent glue boards in Scotland. Help demonstrate their importance in maintaining food safety and public health.

06 June 2024

Manifesto for Pest Management released on World Pest Day

BPCA has released its Manifesto for Pest Management detailing our policy demands of the next government. 

30 May 2024

New client document explains Glue Traps (Offences) Act available for members

BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients. 

29 May 2024

Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024

The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK.

16 May 2024

Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?

Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it? 

16 May 2024

Food prices and public health at risk from ‘ill-thought-out’ pest control legislation

PRESS RELEASE: BPCA says that plans to license the use of glue boards in the country will have a devastating impact on food security, public health and vulnerable members of society.

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale!

04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 is out now and packed full of great content, including the PestEx 2024 round-up!

03 May 2024

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

03 May 2024

Pests in the press: January to March 2024

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

03 May 2024

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before.

03 May 2024

Future of pest management survey

Jordan McCay gives PPC readers a first look at the Future of Pest Management Survey results in a comprehensive summary.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: TrustMark Registered Businesses

BPCA Servicing Members can now join TrustMark Registered Businesses. Nicola Waller, TrustMark's Membership Director, details this new benefit and scheme for us.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.

03 May 2024

BPCA welcomes new board members

The BPCA Executive Board, run by pest professionals, directs the Association's strategy. After our 2024 election, three new directors joined. We talked with them after their first meeting to hear their plans.

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work.

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

Press release: John O'Conner Pest Control has joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council.

25 April 2024

End of an Era: Industry icon, Sharon Hughes, set to retire

PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer.

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

The BPCA has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance. 

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.

21 March 2024

New member benefit: Government-endorsed quality pest management through TrustMark Scheme

BPCA Servicing members will now become TrustMark registered as part of their membership for no additional cost.

18 March 2024

A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

PestEx 2024 was a success! We're thankful to have such an amazing community with 1,609 attendees and over 100 exhibitors.

Highlights View all news

30 October 2025

Latest news

BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.

Read more

07 July 2025

Latest news

BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.

Read more

06 June 2025

Latest news

Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

Read more
Latest View all news

31 October 2025

Latest news

VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.

Read more

31 October 2025

Latest news

VIDEO: Duty of care: an employer’s guide | BPCA Quest HR support

In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.

Read more

31 October 2025

Latest news

VIDEO: How we support our colleagues at Pelsis

SPONSORED. In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across its UK sites.

Read more