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01 July 2022

BASF creates new Sustainability category at National Pest Awards

Press release: BPCA member BASF has launched a new category at the National Pest Awards 2022, in partnership with event organisers Pest magazine.

01 July 2022

Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population

As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations. 

29 June 2022

VIDEO: Hierarchy of insecticide usage

In this video, John will explore the hierarchy of insect control, insecticide application options and the risk to non-targets.

27 June 2022

New member benefit: Discounted training directly from Wade Environmental

BPCA consultant member Wade Environmental is now offering a discount on training courses for other members and their employees.

22 June 2022

IPS uses KickStart Scheme to find new employee

Press release: Cheshire-based company International Pheromone Systems has helped a young graduate to secure his first job thanks to the Government’s KickStart Scheme.

21 June 2022

New Welsh general licences for bird control now available

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (21 June) published four new general licences for the control of wild birds, ahead of them coming into force on 1 July 2022.

17 June 2022

New member benefit: Discounted waste service and advice line from Reliance

Reliance Service Solutions is offering fellow members 8% off waste services and a free waste advice service.

16 June 2022

PestFix sets date for grand opening of new storefront

Press release: PestFix is opening a storefront in Chichester, calling it "the first of its kind in the south and possibly in the UK".

14 June 2022

Cliverton celebrates £100m giving milestone

Press release: Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton has celebrated its parent group’s achievement of giving more than £100 million to good causes in a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

14 June 2022

Pest control football tournament smashes fundraising goal

Beaver Pest Control's charity football tournament raised a whopping £2,789 for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal last month.

10 June 2022

How to identify ‘things that go buzz’

As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.

06 June 2022

Dealey Environmental acquires MIDS Pest Control

Press release: BPCA member company Dealey Environmental has acquired the commercial assets of MIDS Pest Control, an established Hertfordshire-based business.

06 June 2022

Daera reopen Northern Ireland Wild Bird Licence Consultation

Daera/Northern Ireland Environment Agency is currently considering the wild bird general licences for 2022/2023 and beyond.

06 June 2022

BPCA launches 3D assessment on World Pest Day 2022

Today on World Pest Day we're launching a virtual competency assessment, to help newly qualified pest technicians prove they can put their knowledge and skills into practice.

01 June 2022

Killgerm Group Ltd announces the creation of Killgerm France SAS

Press release: Killgerm Group is delighted to announce an expansion into France with the creation of a new trading entity, Killgerm France.

01 June 2022

Professional Pest Controller issue 107 (PPC107) out now

Professional pest controller magazine issue 107 is out now and available to read online for free.

31 May 2022

Pests in the press: January to March 2022

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.

31 May 2022

Pests in politics: Winter to Spring 2022

A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.

31 May 2022

Review: PestEx 2022 round-up

As PestEx finally returned to ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March, PPC's roving reporter, Kat Shaw rounds up her first time at the pest management show.

31 May 2022

PestEx 2022: PestEx in numbers

A round-up in PPC107 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PestEx 2022: the pest management show.

31 May 2022

Should the pest management sector be licensed?

At PestEx 2022, a panel took part in a discussion titled 'Licensing is coming: look busy'. Here are the highlights.

31 May 2022

Three decades in wildlife management

At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on.

31 May 2022

Infographic: Techie legal toolbox

Here’s a quick rundown of the most important pieces of pest management legislation you need to keep up-to-date with.

31 May 2022

How regulated is pest management in the UK?

PPC asked Senior Regulatory Manager Dawn Kirby from BPCA member company Rentokil to look at current regulation and speculate on what may change.

31 May 2022

PestWatch: Field mice control

In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK.

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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07 August 2025

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Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.

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30 July 2025

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Free disease training day for live bee removers

BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.

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29 July 2025

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New sustainability guidelines help pest control companies stay competitive in a carbon-conscious market

BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.

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