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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.
26 February 2024
In PPC114, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2023.
Mark Williams gives his report on the Association's finances in 2023.
The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2023 annual report.
Welcome to the PestEx showguide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the ultimate showcase of innovation and expertise!
23 February 2024
BPCA is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards.
21 February 2024
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control talks about the importance of knowing your species and things you can do to avoid trapping the wrong species.
In this video, Olivia Masi from Natural England talks about the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS), what it is and how it operates in the UK.
In this video, John Stewart from Pelsis talks about how we can protect bats when we go about our day-to-day business in pest control.
In this video, Darren Tansley from Essex Wildlife Trust talks about conservation efforts for water vole and the threat from invasive mink.
20 February 2024
The Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit is run by NPMA, CEPA and FAOPMA, and will take place over three days in June.
Dr. Kishu Gomes has been appointed Chairman of Exterminators PLC, in a new chapter for the BPCA Observer member company.
Proposed amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland, aimed at implementing a licensing system for glue traps, have been withdrawn.
19 February 2024
Former Rentokil PR Manager Suzi Christie is celebrating after two of her clients won Silver at the inaugural SME London Business Awards.
15 February 2024
The latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’.
Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board.
14 February 2024
BPCA member PestFix has won the Best National Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2024.
The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024.
08 February 2024
Xcluder are bringing the latest in pest exclusion technology to the UK's biggest pest management event of 2024.
Check out the digital solutions for insect and rodent control on stand 70 at PestEx in London this March.
Ukraine-based Trojan Systems are bringing their smart multi-catch traps to London this March for PestEx 2024.
Targeted SEO will be offering pest control companies a free website audit if you visit their stand at PestEx this March.
Silverfish AS will be showcasing the Silverfish Pyramid Trap for the first time outside Scandinavia at PestEx 2024.
PestFix will be running a laser shooting gallery at PestEx this March, with a chance to win a huge prize: a bird management system worth over £6k.
Old Castle Farm Hives are bringing their new range of pest control and beekeeping suits to PestEx in London this March.
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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