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01 September 2025
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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.
30 August 2023
In this video, Will Trivett from Pest Solutions (BeeWise Member) talks about bee identification and behaviours.
In this video, Sharon Hughes and Laurence Barnard from BASF answer the question: are snap-traps a viable replacement for chemical control?
Thinking about taking on the role of removing bees from non-natural voids, such as buildings? Martyn Belcher thinks 2024 will be a great time to start.
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.
In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates.
RSPH will be hosting Public Health Workforce Week again this October, and want you to fill in a survey about your experiences working in public health.
29 August 2023
Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.
25 August 2023
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?
15 August 2023
Press release: If you're planning to attend PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii and haven't registered yet, don’t delay.
01 August 2023
The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member Richard Lamb.
25 July 2023
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal with household waste themselves if kerbside collections are disrupted.
24 July 2023
Press release: BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight; intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution.
Press release: Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner.
PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.
18 July 2023
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
14 July 2023
Press release: BASF explores how PGM & Son used cholecalciferol rodenticides to tackle an extensive rodent infestation in farm buildings.
11 July 2023
British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
04 July 2023
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team.
Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.
30 June 2023
On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit.
23 June 2023
In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.
20 June 2023
A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.
In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.
In this video, Dr Matthew Davies presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.
At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.
27 August 2025
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.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
10 November 2025
BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.
31 October 2025
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.
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