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30 October 2025
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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.
17 February 2022
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
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
Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back!
13 December 2021
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 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.
09 November 2021
An exclusive sneak-peek at some of the confirmed plans for PestEx 2022, the UK's biggest pest management show.
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
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
04 November 2021
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 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
A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.
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
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 is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.
18 October 2021
BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support.
BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.
07 October 2021
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
We're launching a programme of evening courses designed for busy pest professionals.
05 October 2021
The BPCA Member Awards 2022 will open to nominations for all BPCA member companies and their employees on 1 November.
27 September 2021
BPCA's next training session for Becoming a Field Biologist will now be available to take either in-person or remotely.
14 September 2021
BPCA members take home almost every prize at the National Pest Awards on 9 September 2021.
02 September 2021
After a year-long postponement, PestEx the pest management show returns to London in 2022.
20 August 2021
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
PPC magazine spoke to Ian Fuller (B.Eng) at Swarmcatcher, who has been removing and relocating live honey bees for more than a decade.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
06 June 2025
Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
29 January 2026
BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management businesses.
The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
28 January 2026
The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.
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