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01 February 2024

Cleankill strikes Gold again to start the year off on a high

Surrey-based BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has been awarded the Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third time.

31 January 2024

Glue Traps (Offences) Act will likely take effect in July 2024, says Defra

Defra has confirmed that Natural England has been appointed as the regulator for glue trap licensing in England.

24 January 2024

Beaver Pest Control unleashes team thrills for target achievement

BPCA member Beaver Pest Control treated its team to some unforgettable outings in 2023 as a reward for hard work.

24 January 2024

Veritas Pest Consultancy releases insect ID cards

BPCA member Veritas Pest Consultancy has created identification cards to help people improve their insect ID skills and prepare for exams.

24 January 2024

Pre-register for PestEx for a chance to win a Meta Quest 3

Anyone who registers now for PestEx in March will be entered into a prize draw to win a BRAND NEW Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

23 January 2024

Anglian Pest Control win regional business award

BPCA member Anglian Pest Control was named Trade Small Business of the Year at The Peterborough Small Business Awards.

23 January 2024

NEW Trainee pest technician job template available

BPCA has created a job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.

23 January 2024

Scotland spring trap changes come into force for 2024

The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 came into effect on 1 January 2024.

22 January 2024

PestFix warns of disruption to pest control supplies

PestFix warns customers to plan their pest proofing jobs early due to global supply disruptions from the Red Sea Crisis. 

20 January 2024

NEW PestAware presentation template for BPCA members

A brand new presentation template is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.

19 January 2024

Twelve years of monitoring barn owl breeding by CRRU UK

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK writes about the monitoring of barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership.

18 January 2024

LNPS helps out hospice in Essex and families in East Greenwich

BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions finished off 2023 with a flurry of charitable giving.

18 January 2024

UPDATE: 33-year-old woman charged with manslaughter over aluminium phosphide death

Fatiha Sabrin died after her neighbour used three times the recommended amount of aluminium phosphide pellets to treat bed bugs in her flat.

16 January 2024

Which? Trusted Traders new year discounts for BPCA members

Which? TT, the go-to place for consumers looking for reliable services, are offering BPCA members 50% off fees.

15 January 2024

Barrettine hit the ground running with new product launches for 2024

Press release: Barrettine’s new MoBe Ant and Roach insecticide gel baits are available now and can be seen at PestEx in March.

09 January 2024

PestFix helps cancer charity campaign reach its target

PestFix pushes charity target over the finish line to help boy with aggressive form of cancer.

02 January 2024

Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes

PRESS RELEASE: All user groups of SGARs covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products.

12 December 2023

BPCA shortlisted for 2024 Trade Association awards 

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been shortlisted for three 2024 Trade Association Awards. 

11 December 2023

Wade Legacy Programme continues for 2024

BPCA member company Wade Environmental will once again sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

11 December 2023

The pest that could point to problems with damp

A harmless pest could indicate damp problems in the home that may need attention, according to pest experts at a national trade body.

05 December 2023

Pesticide mix that caused death of holidaymakers not legal in UK

The practice of mixing pesticides – which resulted in the death of a Burnley couple who were on holiday in Egypt – is not legal in the UK, says BPCA.

05 December 2023

New data suggests that 74% of rats and mice sampled were resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides

New data released by CRRU UK shows that 73.7% of the Norway rats they sampled were anticoagulant rodenticide resistant.

30 November 2023

CEPA welcomes draft committee decision on AVK rodenticides in Europe

CEPA has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision not to impose a ban on the use of AVK rodenticides for indoor control of mice.

30 November 2023

Syngenta launch SecureChoice remote monitoring

Press release: Syngenta introduces SecureChoice™ remote detection system, for smart rodent monitoring in the UK.

30 November 2023

Defra preparing new bird licences for 2024

The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs are renewing the general licences for bird control in England.

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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30 July 2025

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Free disease training day for live bee removers

BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.

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29 July 2025

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New sustainability guidelines help pest control companies stay competitive in a carbon-conscious market

BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.

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28 July 2025

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Air gun safety reminder after media reports of pigeon incident

You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.

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