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29 October 2026
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Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
08 October 2025
In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.
In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, takes us through the key species, myths, and hidden issues around autumn flies.
07 October 2025
National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has issued advice to householders after two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes were found in the UK.
The Royal Society for Public Health has published new research showing that up to 20% of the wider public health workforce could leave their jobs in the next five years.
02 October 2025
BPCA has submitted a detailed response to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultation on the future of anticoagulant rodenticides (AVKs), ensuring the voice of professional pest management is fully represented.
29 September 2025
BPCA has released two new Codes of Best Practice (CoBPs): 'Birds of Prey in Pest Management' and 'Working Dogs in Pest Management'.
BPCA EDI Committee has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Inclusion Initiative.
BPCA is preparing to launch a brand-new online hub to showcase careers in pest management – and members are being asked to get involved.
24 September 2025
From 1 January 2026, proof of competence rules for buying professional-use rodenticides are changing. We explain how BPCA Registered users can stay compliant.
23 September 2025
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are urging householders to be allergy aware after the tragic death of a retired nurse who is thought to have died following a reaction to bee stings.
Press release: Cliverton are delighted to announce a new partnership with Hiscox, a trusted name in specialist insurance cover.
22 September 2025
BPCA members swept almost every category at the National Pest Awards in Manchester on 17 September.
BPCA M&D member, Bell Laboratories announced it has been acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.
18 September 2025
BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, explores what pest control companies can do when faced with malicious or fake online reviews.
11 September 2025
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet.
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk insecticides, "green" pest control, flea treatments and Asian Hornets.
Tiny spaces, big problems! We show just how small a gap pests can squeeze themselves into in this to-scale infographic.
In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry.
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests.
In this PPC120 article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes.
Richard Faulkner, Envu’s National Account and Technical Manager, outlines the Stored Product Insects UK pest professionals are most likely to encounter.
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, gives PPC readers this complete guide to the biology, risks and control of the lesser housefly.
PPC Editor Kat Shaw visited Greg Fee, founder of Total IPM, to discuss pest control in some of the city’s most iconic and sensitive sites.
Stricter laws and rising eco-awareness make feral honey bee jobs especially sensitive. BPCA’s online debate saw four specialists explore the practical, legal and ethical challenges of bee work.
PPC asked Which? Trusted Trader for advice on how pest management companies can avoid being caught out by invoice fraud.
26 August 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
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.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
03 November 2026
Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
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