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10 December 2025

Opening doors to the next generation of pest professionals

Rosina Robson highlights how BPCA’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub and supporting initiatives aim to attract a more diverse and skilled workforce into pest management.

09 December 2025

Remote monitoring is the answer! But what is the question?

As pest managers look to incorporate more technology into treatment plans, Tom Holmes, of Tom Holmes Consulting, shares some of his thoughts on the benefits of remote monitoring and how we can sell these services to clients.

09 December 2025

Sustainability is not a side show - it’s super fuel for growth

In this article, Chris Cagienard, Managing Director of Pest Solutions, shares how sustainability has transformed his business and why small pest management companies can benefit just as much as large corporations from embracing greener practices.

09 December 2025

Working in collaboration with your EHO

In this article, Fergal Flynn, environmental health graduate turned pest controller, shares how to get on the same wavelength as your Environmental Health Officer and turn potential friction into smooth, professional teamwork.

09 December 2025

We can’t lose working dogs for pest control from our toolkits

Ed Cook of Evergreen Rabbit Control discusses misconceptions about hunting with dogs, arguing that working dogs are essential, humane tools in professional rabbit management and calling for licensing to protect their continued use.

09 December 2025

BPCA shortlisted for 2026 TAF Awards

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2026.

26 November 2025

GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people

The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.

25 November 2025

BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. 

17 November 2025

VIDEO: Money down the drain – drainage surveys and inspections

Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself?

10 November 2025

BPCA picks up accolade at Association Excellence Awards 2025

BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.

31 October 2025

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.

31 October 2025

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.

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Pest Minds: Is mental health the employer's responsibility?

Anna Mollins, founder of Pest Minds, explores how pest control companies of every size can create mentally healthy workplaces.

30 October 2025

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.

29 October 2025

GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional

When cameras are placed inside homes or commercial buildings, pest professionals step into an area covered by strict privacy and data protection laws. Misusing a camera, even unintentionally, could put your company at risk of breaching the UK’s data

14 October 2025

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2025

In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.

29 September 2025

New Codes of Best Practice for working animals in pest management published

BPCA has released two new Codes of Best Practice (CoBPs): 'Birds of Prey in Pest Management' and 'Working Dogs in Pest Management'.

29 September 2025

BPCA wins national recognition for inclusion work

BPCA EDI Committee has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Inclusion Initiative.

29 September 2025

BPCA to launch pest careers hub: your help needed

BPCA is preparing to launch a brand-new online hub to showcase careers in pest management – and members are being asked to get involved.

18 September 2025

Fake news: A pest company’s guide to dealing with malicious online reviews

BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, explores what pest control companies can do when faced with malicious or fake online reviews.

11 September 2025

Know your enemy: the key to tiny fly control

In this PPC120 article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes.

11 September 2025

PESTWATCH: The Lesser Housefly

Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.

11 September 2025

What is invoice fraud, and how does it affect traders?

PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud.

08 September 2025

Google Local Service Ads consolidates its ad badges into one ‘verified’ check

From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads, replacing the current range of labels

03 September 2025

Join the BPCA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group

BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.

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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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10 December 2025

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Opening doors to the next generation of pest professionals

Rosina Robson highlights how BPCA’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub and supporting initiatives aim to attract a more diverse and skilled workforce into pest management.

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09 December 2025

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Break-back traps under pressure: roundtable

At PPC Live 2025 in Harrogate, a small group of pest professionals gathered around a table to tackle one of the most deceptively simple tools in the pest controller’s kit: the break-back trap.

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09 December 2025

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The art of paw: understanding the strategies of rodent control

Alex Wade joined us at a BPCA Digital Forum to discuss a fresh way of handling rodent control, by adding integrated risk management (IRM) into our thinking.

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