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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.
28 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE Early bird registration for PestWorld 2024 ends on September 6, offering international delegates a $50 discount.
PRESS RELEASE JG Pest Control, a specialized domestic pest control provider, has been acquired by Vergo Pest Management Ltd
21 August 2024
Pest Solutions has announced several new hires as the business continues growing across the UK.
Dell Technologies has a series of deals available for BPCA members in its Back-to-School sale.
20 August 2024
Contego Environmental Services has announced the appointment of Holly White as the company’s new Managing Director.
14 August 2024
Albany Pest Control has appointed Graeme Cleland as its new managing director following the retirement of Robin Paradise.
08 August 2024
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Stuart Blair from Graham Pest Control attended the first Rodent Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sharing insights from his career in pest management and his trip.
The Wild Animal Welfare Conference highlighted the alignment between pest management and animal welfare, emphasizing the importance of integrating humane practices into wildlife management and balancing animal welfare with public health risks.
Opinion: Managing pests is essential for comfort and survival, with strategies varying significantly between urban and rural areas due to their unique challenges and advantages.
07 August 2024
Dr. Alan Buckle, Nigel Cheeseright, and Martin Cobbald discuss CRRU UK's origins, its regulatory role, membership, and upcoming training requirements for 2026.
The new BPCA assessment, focusing on BS EN 16636 standards, is more supportive and aims to help all members maintain professional standards and improve their services through a three-part, three-year process.
We met with Nick, a Wildlife Officer for The Royal Parks, who shared his journey from studying Zoology to working at London Zoo and his passion for UK wildlife conservation.
All those keen to present a paper or poster at the forthcoming 11th ICUP are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed presentation.
06 August 2024
London Network for Pest Solutions has been shortlisted in two categories of the Association of Public Service Excellence Awards.
05 August 2024
CRRU has released its latest CoBP, reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians.
Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham-based garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of retail, agricultural and professional brands.
31 July 2024
CEPA has prepared a survey to assess the bed bug situation across Europe today, as experienced by our industry.
Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics are among the first users of the consumer BugScents™ Sentry product for early detection of bed bugs.
25 July 2024
To help members navigate glue board licences in England, BPCA has developed practical guidance that covers all aspects of the new scheme.
PRESS RELEASE The 11th International IPM Symposium in San Diego, California, offers three days of learning and networking for global IPM professionals from various sectors, featuring top experts and the latest advancements in pest management.
24 July 2024
A woman in East London avoided jail after accidentally killing her 11-year-old neighbour with phosphine gas; BPCA Chief Ian Andrew calls the incident tragic and emphasises using approved pest control methods.
22 July 2024
With so many pest control training providers, why should you choose to study for your Level 2 Award in Pest Management with BPCA?
18 July 2024
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a five-year study on urban fox DNA to understand their adaptation to cities, seeking ear samples from pest controllers.
PRESS RELEASE Cliverton, a leading animal business insurance broker, urges pest controllers to consider insurance implications of glue traps before new legislation takes effect.
01 September 2025
Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
09 December 2025
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.
Our experts examine behavioural resistance in rodents and stress the need for adaptable methods, good site hygiene and informed, evidence-based control as avoidance behaviours become more common.
Matt O’Donnell, Director of iX5 Environmental Services, shares his experience of a BPCA assessment, highlighting preparation, constructive discussions and how the process supports members in strengthening compliance and professional practice.
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