Feature articles

27 March 2023

Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

21 February 2023

Pests in the press: October to December 2022

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.

21 February 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: my first year as a pest controller

Jonathan Ely, Director of Three Counties Pest Control, talks to PPC magazine about his experiences as a new pest control business owner and why being a BPCA member is important to him.

21 February 2023

Pest control treatment reports: tips and templates to get you started

In this PPC110 article, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager Natalie Bungay gives you some great reasons to fill in and file those pest control reports. 

21 February 2023

BPCA Annual Report 2022

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022.

21 February 2023

President's Report: Challenges and progress

In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA.

21 February 2023

BPCA Committee Reports 2022

BPCA is run by members, for members. Here the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2022.

21 February 2023

BPCA Treasurer’s report 2022

Mark Williams gives his report on the association's finances in 2022.

21 February 2023

BPCA Board - They work for you

The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. 

21 February 2023

INFOGRAPHIC: 2022 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report.

21 February 2023

PPC Live 2023 show guide out now

The show guide for 2023's biggest UK pest management event is out now in PPC110.

09 December 2022

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

14 November 2022

New member benefit: Discounted hire equipment from WowNow Hire

BPCA has partnered with WowNow Hire to give members discounts on tailor-made hire solutions for pest businesses.

04 November 2022

Scottish glue board ban will affect most vulnerable, says BPCA

Proposals in Scotland relating to a ban on the use of glue traps and increased regulation of other wildlife traps have been published.

01 November 2022

Pests in the press: July to September 2022

Press activity ramped up with appearances on television and radio for BPCA.

01 November 2022

The wonder of rats - the incredible and sometimes disgusting things they do

Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do. 

01 November 2022

PestWatch: Ship rats in Britain

Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.

31 October 2022

Corporate social responsibility: what kind of impact can a pest management company create?

PPC regular Michael Coates explains how corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be about mega organisations and box-ticking.

31 October 2022

Owning a pest control business - when do you break-even?

Blu Bookkeeping help you figure out finances for your pest control business.

21 October 2022

Cinven acquires Bayer Environmental Science

Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven.

06 October 2022

BPCA to give evidence as Welsh Parliament set to ban glue boards

BPCA has been invited to give evidence defending glue boards at the Welsh Parliament in November.

22 September 2022

Free SSIP Health and Safety Certification for BPCA members launched

CQMS Safety-Scheme offers BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification.

08 September 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 108 (PPC108) out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 108 is out now and available to read online for free.

07 September 2022

Rejecting misery: the importance of work-life balance

Bayer Environmental Science and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) talk about the benefits of a healthy work/life balance.

07 September 2022

Investing in health and wellbeing for pest management companies

How can employers and companies look out for signs of stress and anxiety, and help their most valuable asset, their employees?

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30 October 2025

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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.

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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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31 October 2025

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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.

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31 October 2025

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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.

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31 October 2025

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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.

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