All the latest news stories from around the world of pest control, including all the latest company, people, product, events, training and legislation updates.
29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
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.
05 December 2024
In PPC117 Envu and BASF give readers a back-to-basics run down of cholecalciferol safety.
In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing application.
In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.
Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?
27 November 2024
Female Red Spider Mites can invade homes in large numbers during the autumn as they seek out places to hibernate, say experts at a national trade body.
The election, which took place at the international PestWorld 2024 event, represents a significant milestone for the European pest management industry.
26 November 2024
Press release: The COPR registration of Pybuthrin 33 will expire on 1 February 2025, and Envu will no longer support this registration through GB BPR.
25 November 2024
Did you know that you can now get 30% off the purchase price of new Toyota Vans and 47% off the price of their Electric models with your BPCA Membership?
Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance.
27 January 2026
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.
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.
18 February 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld 2026, to be held in Texas this October.
17 February 2026
BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
16 February 2026
Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.
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