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06 June 2025
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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
13 October 2023
Press release: TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device that allows pest control professionals to identify infestations with over 90% accuracy.
BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
09 October 2023
BPCA member Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for their latest hair-raising Adventure Network event.
05 October 2023
BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our Future of pest management research project.
04 October 2023
Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
03 October 2023
New polling from RSPH shows the majority of public support greater investment in public health workforce.
01 October 2023
Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family.
Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.
28 September 2023
The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.
27 September 2023
Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year.
21 September 2023
With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control.
20 September 2023
An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.
15 September 2023
UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.
12 September 2023
Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.
11 September 2023
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.
PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.
Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu.
In this PPC112 opinion piece, Daniel Schroeer looks at the shift toward sustainability, digital benefits and a bright future for pest control.
After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.
In PPC112 Stephen L. Doggett, NSW Health Pathology, shares AI predictions for the pest management industry.
Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.
BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.
James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.
Marketing is vital for UK pest control businesses, particularly small ones. BPCA offers support and a checklist to ensure a strong presence and customer engagement.
Rebekah Carral, Scotland-based pest control business owner, shares insights on Barricade Pest Control and her passion for the industry.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
05 June 2025
Press release: Following the success of the insect ID flashcards, Veritas Pest Consultancy have released vertebrate flashcards - with bonus rodent droppings!
29 May 2025
Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.
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