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BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association.
31 October 2022
BPCA teamed up with drain survey experts Davy Brown and David Lodge, to provide a new Code of Best Practice on carrying out drain surveys for pest activity.
BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley to tell us his top five steps to improve pest management outcomes.
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.
Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons.
This year, Kent-based Bounty Pest Control celebrated 25 years in business.
Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.
PPC regular Michael Coates explains how corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be about mega organisations and box-ticking.
Blu Bookkeeping help you figure out finances for your pest control business.
28 October 2022
BPCA’s Training and Professional Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores why continuing professional development (CPD) can be a great tool with the right attitude.
27 October 2022
Press release: The professional pest control industry was out in force at this year’s PestWorld 2022 event held in Boston over four days in October.
21 October 2022
Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven.
20 October 2022
Lantra Awards has developed a new qualification to replace both ‘Rodent Control on Farms’ and ‘Responsible and Effective Control of Commensal Rodents’ certifications.
18 October 2022
Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon and Tom Holmes.
14 October 2022
BPCA Observer members Exterminators PLC gained Carbon Neutral certification for the seventh consecutive year, demonstrating their commitment to the environment.
10 October 2022
In this video, John Horsley explores rat and mouse behaviours, physiological resistance to rodenticides and managing resistance.
06 October 2022
BPCA has been invited to give evidence defending glue boards at the Welsh Parliament in November.
03 October 2022
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof while installing bird deterrent spikes.
29 September 2022
Press release: A scientist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has designed a laser and AI system that can target and kill cockroaches.
28 September 2022
Following a number of cases of bird flu in across the east of England, an AIPZ was declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
27 September 2022
An upsurge in ticks could follow a long hot summer, according to experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
23 September 2022
Press release: Nanogreen acquires pest control company Krypton Environmental Services, to round off their Soft Facilities Management offering.
22 September 2022
David French, from BPCA member company 5 Star Pest Control, has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH).
CQMS Safety-Scheme offers BPCA member companies a free SSIP Health and Safety Certification.
15 September 2022
The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London.
09 September 2022
All at the British Pest Control Association are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
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
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29 January 2025
In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols.
12 May 2025
BPCA are backing calls by the Non-Native Species Secretariat and the British Beekeepers Association for people to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets.
Press release: Hosted by BASF and Killgerm, the On the Farm training day for pest controllers returns once more.
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