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27 January 2026
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BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland is celebrating its 150-year anniversary with a series of events and projects.
Press release: BPCA member Safeguard Pest Control has appointed Andrew Simpson as its new managing director.
21 January 2025
BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.
20 January 2025
HSE has released guidance on tackling workplace stress after statistics show almost half of work-related illnesses are mental health-related.
14 January 2025
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter.
13 January 2025
To help protect you and your business, Cliverton Insurance Brokers have launched a new Personal Accident and Illness insurance policy, Cliverton Protect.
09 January 2025
Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Bird proofing is a complex task that should always be left to trained pest professionals rather than attempted as a DIY project.
08 January 2025
Press release: Stefanie Inger has been appointed Managing Director of Dealey Environmental, as Martin Cobbald steps into CEO role.
07 January 2025
From January 2025, an update was provided to some of the general and class licences for birds and Glis glis.
19 December 2024
In this guest blog, Laurence Barnard, BASF Pest Control, discusses reducing the risk to non-target species and shares some top tips for responsible rodenticide use.
18 December 2024
Technical and Compliance Manager at British Pest Control Association, Niall Gallagher, explains the value of professional pest management for agriculture businesses.
17 December 2024
BPCA is once again looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a prize for the perfect image of public health pest control.
13 December 2024
Press release: Are you looking for a simple, effective way to grow your pest control business and attract more local customers?
12 December 2024
In this video, Michael Sims from Bell Labs talks about their iQ Products.
In this video, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis, talks about all thngs roaches.
In this video, Stephen Doggett from NSW Westmead Hospital, talks about how we can create a sustainable future in the pest management industry.
Brian Sowerby says farewell to pest control after nearly half a century in the industry.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions celebrating after winning the Business Growth category of the Newham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024.
10 December 2024
PPC117 is out now and packed full of great content.
07 December 2024
Wasp numbers, expanding foam, qualifications framework and wildlife crime reporting all feature in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
06 December 2024
Regular PPC contributor and rural pest expert Dave Archer explores how non-native deer species can affect the British countryside.
The CRRU code of best practice has seen its latest revision, with various changes and updates for pest managers to review and understand.
We reflect on the last 12 months, to explain how the work that we’ve completed and the work that we’re planning impacts and benefits BPCA members.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
05 January 2026
Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
28 January 2026
The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.
Press release: Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director.
iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert.
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