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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.

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. 

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04 March 2026

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BPCA comment on Spring Statement 2026

The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.

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24 February 2026

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SURVEY: Home Office plans to change firearms licensing – tell us how it might impact you

While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.

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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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11 March 2026

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Government confirms UK-EU alignment on biocides under new SPS agreement

The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.

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11 March 2026

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Which? Trusted Traders offer launches for BPCA members

BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work.

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10 March 2026

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War in the Middle East pushes UK fuel prices higher

Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.

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