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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.

29 February 2024

BPCA election results 2024 – three new Board members  

Three new member representatives have been appointed to the BPCA Executive Board following a vote by BPCA member companies.  

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

26 February 2024

BPCA Annual Report 2023

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023.

26 February 2024

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association.

26 February 2024

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

In PPC114, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2023.

26 February 2024

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2023

Mark Williams gives his report on the Association's finances in 2023.

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.

26 February 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2023 annual report.

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07 July 2025

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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.

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06 June 2025

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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.

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29 May 2025

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VOTING OPENS in BPCA member elections - 13 candidates stand for SIX places on BPCA Board

Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.

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15 July 2025

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BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.

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10 July 2025

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National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.

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09 July 2025

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A global gathering at ICUP in Sweden

Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held in Sweden. Frances McKim reports.

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