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27 November 2023

Tired of the rat race: Selling your pest control company

In PPC113 Henry Mott, Mergers and Acquisition Director at Vergo UK, guides pest control business owners through successful company sales.

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library.

20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.

11 September 2023

Opinion: Pricing, surveys and client expectations in pest control

In this opinion piece for PPC112, Martin Harvey discusses pricing, surveys, and client expectations.

11 September 2023

A pest controller’s guide to business loans

James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.

11 September 2023

Marketing checklist for pest control companies

Marketing is vital for UK pest control businesses, particularly small ones. BPCA offers support and a checklist to ensure a strong presence and customer engagement.

25 August 2023

What is a trade association and should you join one?

If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023. 

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.

05 June 2023

Opinion: Don't put all your eggs into one wasps' nest

Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.

24 May 2023

MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules

BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023).

26 April 2023

Two new best practice codes released by BPCA

BPCA has released two new Code of Best Practice documents: Drainage inspections for rat activity and Fogging and ULV treatments for insect control.

26 April 2023

Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee. 

20 April 2023

Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

BPCA Quest launches to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, including HR, legal, H&S and tax advice.

30 March 2023

New BPCA Code of Best Practice for wood boring insects released

BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects.

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.

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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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02 February 2026

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VIDEO: Insectram Awakens - AI integration and digital monitoring

Sponsored. The pest control industry is changing fast. AI, smart traps and digital monitoring are no longer “nice to have” – they’re quickly becoming essential.

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02 February 2026

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VIDEO: Mitigating rodent risk in complex sites: practical lessons from the field

Michael Dunbar, Technical Manager at Killgerm, shares real-world lessons from years of field biology inspections in some of the UK’s most complex sites.

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29 January 2026

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BPCA launches new member benefit with Insectram

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.

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