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30 May 2022
At the time of writing, BPCA was saying goodbye to one president and introducing a new one. At PestEx, PPC caught up with then President Phil Halpin and President-Elect Chris Cagienard.
In PPC107, Training and Development Manager Karen Dawes explains TechAssure and the gaps it helps fill for newly qualified technicians.
17 May 2022
FundOnion and BPCA have teamed up to help pest management companies secure funding for growth.
11 May 2022
A technical briefing and guidance document, on when and how field mice can be controlled, has been published by BPCA and Pesttrain.
11 April 2022
On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards.
21 March 2022
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.
02 March 2022
Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022.
01 March 2022
In this article BPCA Head of Technical, Dee Ward-Thompson, takes it back to basics and explains what ERAs are and why it’s important to carry them out.
A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021.
BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.
Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead.
28 February 2022
Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.
It's been another great year for BPCA, with new committees and award wins. Check out the key figures from our 2021 annual report.
22 February 2022
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
07 February 2022
It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.
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.
18 January 2022
New label text and bait-station standards designed to prevent tampering by animals and children, says Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
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.
10 December 2021
CRRU announces intention to publish an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control in January 2022.
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
As a professional, the best way to protect yourself from legal action is a thorough pest management treatment report.
PPC magazine reached out to the pest control software marketplace to help you decide if the time is right to go digital.
Michael Taylor, CEO of BPCA member company Contego Environmental Services, looks at some of the fundamentals of scaling a business.
29 October 2026
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.
27 October 2026
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.
15 October 2026
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.
12 November 2026
Rodenticide stewardship has improved professional practice but has yet to deliver the expected reduction in wildlife residues, a government review has found.
10 November 2026
The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
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