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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.
12 June 2023
Authorisation is being withdrawn for open area use for the only two SGARs currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum.
08 June 2023
Press release: ALDI's Bathgate Distribution Facility has resolved a gull infestation on its rooftop by implementing the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent.
BPCA members can upgrade their business tech by combining exclusive member discounts with Dell's special sale prices this week.
06 June 2023
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023.
Professional Pest Controller Magazine issue 111 is out now and available to read online for free.
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.
PPC magazine reporter Kat Shaw shares her highlights from the year’s biggest UK pest management trade show and exhibition.
A pests in politics special featuring everything we know about glueboard legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.
In this article, Natalie Bungay, BPCA's Technical Manager, writes about common ant species, treatment options and making the most of the summer ant season.
As we head into the summer season, BASF’s Laurence Barnard advises on some simple steps to prevent ants from taking over.
05 June 2023
On World Pest Day (June 6), BPCA is highlighting careers in the industry to school leavers and students planning their next steps for September.
John Horsley, BPCA’s Technical Officer, looks at how you can keep pests out with pest control proofing fundamentals.
BPCA's Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, gives an overview of drain flies, their biology and control.
Alex Wade from Wade Environmental gives PPC magazine a look at what should be in a field biologist’s report.
BASF's Laurence Barnard talks to PPC about non-toxic rodent monitoring blocks and how they fit into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
Sam Thorpe, Predator Pest Solutions, talks about the alternatives to relying on wasp management revenue this summer.
BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.
WowNow's Director of Development, Mike Annett, talks to PPC magazine about partnering with BPCA to provide a new member benefit.
Kristian Nettleship, BPCA's Member Support Officer, gives a quick overview of who he is, what he does and how he can help BPCA members.
BPCA shows off two new code of best practice documents for pest control companies to download.
In PPC111, Paul Cooper of London Network for Pest Solutions talks about what it’s like to work for a pest company owned by a local authority.
PPC magazine talks to Abate's Carl Hoult, following his successful application for BPCA Registered Master Technician status.
PPC magazine caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa of Intercleanse Pest Control.
Martin Rose-King talks about the the current state of CPD and what the future might look like.
26 May 2023
BPCA will give evidence as a witness on behalf of the pest management industry in Scottish parliament.
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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