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26 August 2026
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British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
12 December 2024
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.
22 November 2024
Press release: Killgerm Group is proud to announce an important investment in the organisational structure of their UK operations.
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of London-based Beaver Pest Control.
13 November 2024
A mouse intestine, neurons in a rat brain and water fleas all scooped top places in Nikon’s 50th annual Small World Photomicrography Competition.
11 November 2024
Press release: The new annual Pest Management Crossword Book by BPCA Consultant memebr Veritas Pest Consultancy has been launched.
We're carrying out essential system upgrades, which may cause some disruptions.
08 November 2024
Shop the year's biggest sale and take advantage of limited time deals, alongside your BPCA member discount.
06 November 2024
CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.
05 November 2024
Records were broken when the professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered at PestWorld 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
31 October 2024
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has won a second national award from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards.
30 July 2026
As greater public attention has fallen on hunting and the use of dogs, BPCA is asking pest professionals to share their experiences with using working dogs.
23 June 2026
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
19 October 2026
Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help BPCA explore demand for international training and certification.
15 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
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