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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
06 January 2026
BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way.
05 January 2026
The government has published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, setting out a series of commitments that could have significant implications for wildlife control and pest management activity.
Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
23 December 2025
In this important update, Dan Etheridge, APHA, provides the latest information on the spread, surveillance, and management of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in the UK.
In this sponsored session, Sophie Thorogood, Pelsis, explores seasonal trends in stored product insects (SPIs), with a festive twist on why infestations can surge as conditions change.
In this informative session, Paul Wilson, GVS, explains the importance of face-fit testing, respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and compliance within pest control operations.
In this session, Anna Mollins, Veritas Pest Consultancy, explores the principles behind designing bird netting systems, with a focus on planning, structure, and best practice in bird control.
17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Act passed its final stages in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2025. Here is what you need to know.
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the festive special Digital Forum on 17 December 2025.
15 December 2025
Experts at BPCA are urging householders to check for signs of pests around the home while getting ready for Christmas.
In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
British Pest Control Association has been voted into the Alliance of Chemical Associations, strengthening the Association’s voice on chemical regulation and public health policy.
10 December 2025
Rosina Robson highlights how BPCA’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub and supporting initiatives aim to attract a more diverse and skilled workforce into pest management.
09 December 2025
At PPC Live 2025 in Harrogate, a small group of pest professionals gathered around a table to tackle one of the most deceptively simple tools in the pest controller’s kit: the break-back trap.
Alex Wade joined us at a BPCA Digital Forum to discuss a fresh way of handling rodent control, by adding integrated risk management (IRM) into our thinking.
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.
Somerset-based pest controller Matthew Arnold, owner of Squeak-a-boo Pest Control, talked to PPC magazine about career changes, award recognition and stumbling upon opportunities.
Karen Dawes, BPCA Training and Development Manager, outlines how BPCA’s structured onboarding programme supports new pest technicians, highlighting one recruit’s progression from beginner to confident, competent professional.
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2026.
08 December 2025
UK Health Security Agency has published some advice on avoiding the worst of the winter bugs this year.
04 December 2025
Pest controllers are invited to the Manchester Cleaning Show, the UK’s second-largest cleaning and hygiene trade event in February 2026.
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
27 November 2025
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has this week delivered her Autumn Budget Statement to Parliament (26 November 2025).
26 November 2025
Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads when out on the job.
25 November 2025
BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
17 February 2026
BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
16 February 2026
Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.
BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London.
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