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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.
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.
In this video, Laura Rosenwald from NPMA discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.
In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.
19 June 2023
The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.
16 June 2023
Cleankill Team Leader Dan Parsons recently took his team of technicians for a day of shooting in recognition of their outstanding service.
15 June 2023
Press release: Each year Beaver Pest Control plant trees in The National Forest as a part of their commitment to supporting the environment.
14 June 2023
Press release: The first ever Adventure Networking Event, hosted by BPCA member Lodi UK, was launched on 4 May 2023.
Press release: BPCA member Shield Pest Control appointed to help protect public health at The London Clinic: a world-class independent private medical hospital and charity.
13 June 2023
Press release: WowNow Hire, part of Nationwide Hire, is pleased to announce that Tracey Gorman joined the business this month as Sales and Marketing Director.
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.
29 September 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
25 September 2026
On a spectacular night for BPCA, the team took home awards in all four nominated categories, plus the coveted Grand Prix Award.
23 September 2026
An online guide is being issued to students in a bid to help them avoid pest problems as they settle into accommodation at the start of the academic year.
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