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15 July 2024

Hawks help to keep seats clean for Oxford United fans

PRESS RELEASE Oxford United Football Club successfully resolved a significant pigeon problem affecting fans during matches by using Harris hawks to scare and unsettle the birds.

05 July 2024

UK represented at Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit

BPCA attended the Global Pest Management Coalition meeting during World Pest Day to discuss global celebrations, industry collaboration, and updates on sustainability.

03 July 2024

New General Manager of Killgerm Ireland announced

PRESS RELEASE Killgerm Group has announced Porsia Schofield as the new General Manager of Killgerm Ireland. Porsia has played a key role in supporting Irish customers throughout her 16 year tenure.

26 June 2024

Pest controllers turn out in force for a “Great Day on the Farm” with BASF

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals nationwide gathered at Top House Farm in Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for a comprehensive training day hosted by BASF and Killgerm Chemicals, featuring practical workshops and expert demonstrations.

26 June 2024

Tiny insects in food are world’s most expensive pest

PRESS RELEASE SPIs like moths and beetles infesting cereals, grains, and rice are the world’s costliest pests, causing billions in annual losses for businesses according to BPCA experts urging quick action from consumers.

26 June 2024

Ladies – can you spare 30 minutes of your time for an important MBA research project ?

We're seeking women in technical or field sales roles for 30-minute confidential Teams interviews to provide valuable insights for a research project on female perspectives in the industry.

25 June 2024

Efforts underway to preserve use of rodent glue boards in Scotland

Join our roundtable to support a licensing scheme for rodent glue boards in Scotland. Help demonstrate their importance in maintaining food safety and public health.

06 June 2024

Manifesto for Pest Management released on World Pest Day

BPCA has released its Manifesto for Pest Management detailing our policy demands of the next government. 

31 May 2024

Programme for PestWorld 2024 announced

Details of exhibitors and registration for PestWorld 2024, held from October 22-25 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, Denver, are now available on the PestWorld 2024 website.

30 May 2024

Pest Solutions driving forward net zero ambitions as part of Step Up to Net Zero programme

PRESS RELEASE Pest Solutions, an award-winning Glasgow-based pest control business, is leading the industry's push for sustainability and net zero in the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Step Up to Net Zero’ programme.

30 May 2024

New client document explains Glue Traps (Offences) Act available for members

BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients. 

29 May 2024

Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024

The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK.

29 May 2024

Orkin UK expands with the acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS)

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS).

22 May 2024

Global Pest Management Coalition Announces World Pest Day 2024 Celebration Global Solutions

GPMC is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024.

20 May 2024

Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites.

16 May 2024

Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?

Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it? 

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale!

04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 is out now and packed full of great content, including the PestEx 2024 round-up!

03 May 2024

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

03 May 2024

Pests in the press: January to March 2024

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

03 May 2024

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before.

03 May 2024

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

At PestEx 2024, we asked members about their beginnings in pest control. Here's a summary of their insights on starting a business, including experience requirements and barriers to entry.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.

03 May 2024

Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert

Paul Gill recounts his 25-year journey in pest control, from stumbling into fumigation work as a teenager to founding Urban Hawks.

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work.

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25 November 2025

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BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

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. 

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01 September 2025

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Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained

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.

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27 August 2025

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BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

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. 

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09 December 2025

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Remote monitoring is the answer! But what is the question?

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.

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09 December 2025

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Debate: Behavioural resistance in rats and mice

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.

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09 December 2025

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Flipping the script with iX5 Pest Control

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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