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20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits.

17 October 2023

UPDATED: Glue board ban in Wales receives Royal Assent 

UPDATE: Glue board ban in Wales starts today (17 Oct 2023).

13 October 2023

Envu introduces TruDetx – first rapid test for bed bugs

Press release: TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test is a new detection device that allows pest control professionals to identify infestations with over 90% accuracy.

13 October 2023

BPCA mourns the passing of former president Phil Halpin 

BPCA is saddened to report that our former president, Phil Halpin, has passed away after a prolonged illness.

09 October 2023

Lodi UK host second successful Adventure Networking event

BPCA member Lodi UK took to the trees of Cannock Chase for their latest hair-raising Adventure Network event.

05 October 2023

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2023

BPCA is seeking pest professionals and business owners in the UK to feed into our Future of pest management research project.

04 October 2023

BPCA urges vigilance on bed bugs, following France fears

Vigilance is key in tackling internationally-spreading bed bug infestations, says British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

03 October 2023

New polling shows public support for public health investment in UK

New polling from RSPH shows the majority of public support greater investment in public health workforce.

01 October 2023

Father-daughter duo complete charity trek for Alzheimers Society

Iain Whatley and his daughter, Susan Doughty, completed the Alzheimer's Society Trek 26 in memory of lost family.

01 October 2023

Product withdrawal: BASF announces phaseout of insecticide products

Press release: Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that Goliath® Gel and Formidor® will be withdrawn by March 2024.

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

The Agriculture (Wales) Bill, which includes a glue board ban, received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.

27 September 2023

Business administrations up 22% in 2023

Research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau shows a 22% increase in UK businesses falling into administration compared to last year.

21 September 2023

Guest blog: Asian hornet guidance for UK pest controllers

With increasing media attention on Asian hornets, it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do as a pest controller, says Elliott Rose-King, Bounty Pest Control.

20 September 2023

Cycling for Mind: Pelsis group employee takes on 4,500 mile challenge

An employee of BPCA member Pelsis Group is cycling 4,500 miles around the UK mainland coastline to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.

15 September 2023

Red Squirrel Awareness Week events

UK Squirrel Accord are marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with free webinars.

12 September 2023

September may see spike in spiders, says BPCA

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders are more likely to be seen indoors in September as they seek out dry places to breed.

11 September 2023

Pests in the press: July to September 2023

Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.

11 September 2023

CRRU UK: Ending SGAR use ‘away from buildings'

PPC magazine talks to CRRU UK about the changes to SGAR use away from buildings.

11 September 2023

Opinion: Rodenticides are crucial in pest management

Using rodenticides responsibly is vital in combating widespread rodent infestations, says Richard Faulkner, Envu.

11 September 2023

Revolutionising pest control: sustainability and digitalisation

In this PPC112 opinion piece, Daniel Schroeer looks at the shift toward sustainability, digital benefits and a bright future for pest control.

11 September 2023

Did rat populations really increase during Covid-19 lockdowns?

After the initial March 2020 lockdown, MSc student Richard Warren from the University of Derby conducted research on the UK brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) population.

11 September 2023

Working with artificial intelligence: the future of pest control

In PPC112 Stephen L. Doggett, NSW Health Pathology, shares AI predictions for the pest management industry.

11 September 2023

Sporadic pests and how to manage them

Partho Dhang, PhD in Zoology and author of 'Urban Pest Control: A Practitioner’s Guide', offers insights on less common insects of concern to clients.

11 September 2023

Maximise the value of environmental risk assessments

BPCA Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, tells us why it should be standard practice for pest professionals to carry out ERAs.

11 September 2023

A pest controller’s guide to business loans

James Robson, CEO of FundOnion, details available business loans for pest control companies in his guide.

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29 October 2026

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Shape housing policy and reduce the misery caused by pest infestations at home

Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.

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26 August 2026

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SOFHT announced as first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.

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30 July 2026

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BPCA seeks industry experience on working dogs

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.

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09 November 2026

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GET INVOLVED: Members wanted to star in short documentary

We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.

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03 November 2026

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PGM & Son launches Who Gives a Rat’s Arse? winter campaign

Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.

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02 November 2026

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SURVEY: General Licences for wild bird control

Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.

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