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02 June 2026
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15 October 2026
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
14 October 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on a day at Labour’s conference, the conversations taking place around government and what they mean for BPCA members.
13 October 2026
From recognising a suspect hornet to understanding why an unreported nest treatment can cause problems, this BPCA debate explores where pest professionals fit into the response.
23 September 2026
BPCA research has found that UK councils regularly recommend BPCA members to their residents.
15 September 2026
Ciaran Breen explains how engaging with elected representatives can help raise your business's profile, open useful conversations, and ensure the voice of professional pest management is heard.
14 September 2026
BPCA joined representatives from across the UK chemicals sector at a parliamentary reception last week, using the opportunity to discuss regulation and maintaining access to effective professional pest management products.
07 September 2026
Pest management businesses across South and West Wales are being invited to help shape potential future NHS Wales pest management contracts.
27 August 2026
BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management.
26 August 2026
BPCA has highlighted the importance of professional pest management to public health during a visit by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson to member company CSS Pest Services.
25 August 2026
In July, BPCA launched a survey looking at your experience of using working dogs in pest management. Here’s what we learned.
19 August 2026
In this sponsored session, Taylan Karakas from Insectram looks at one of the most common frustrations in professional pest management: good recommendations being raised, but never properly assigned, completed or checked.
Could the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) help you find your next pest control technician?
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
BPCA has announced a new stakeholder conference for 2027, alongside PPC Live on tour dates
27 July 2026
BPCA’s Fantasy Premier League is back for the 2026/27 season, giving everyone working in pest management the chance to compete, claim the bragging rights and raise money for a good cause.
03 July 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched its new Youth Jobs Grant, with eligible employers able to receive up to £ 3,000 for each young person hired.
29 June 2026
Employment law expert Hema Mistry outlines major workplace rights reforms and how employers can prepare for upcoming legal changes.
BPCA’s technical team answers common questions on Ficam D withdrawal, glue-trap legislation, and waste disposal responsibilities.
BPCA’s Future of Pest Management survey highlights growing resistance challenges, changing rodenticide use, emerging technologies, and strong support for professional regulation.
Integrated pest management techniques help reduce reliance on insecticides for wasp control through proofing, monitoring, housekeeping, and physical nest removal.
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity guidance helps pest professionals identify disease risks, protect honeybee populations, and manage bee removals responsibly.
Dr Sophie Wulff explores climate change, invasive species, scent science and AI-driven detection transform pest-control.
Industry veteran Dave Archer discusses humane mole control, trap welfare concerns, and improving trapping standards through research and innovation.
Pest professionals share how solving customer problems through proofing, training, and related services creates value, builds trust, and grows more resilient businesses.
Consumer vulnerability affects most customers, highlighting how empathy, clear communication, and awareness improve service and outcomes.
25 March 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
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