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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.
29 June 2026
Consumer vulnerability affects most customers, highlighting how empathy, clear communication, and awareness improve service and outcomes.
Licensed to Kill connects pest professionals through gaming, networking, and knowledge sharing to support career growth and industry collaboration.
Neill Gibson, Concept Pest Control, shares how proactive pest management, innovative technology, and teamwork help protect Belfast’s Grand Central Station from ongoing rodent and bird pressures.
BPCA’s Onboarding Training Programme helps new pest management technicians build competence, confidence, and practical skills through structured training, mentoring, and real-world experience.
26 June 2026
Pest control professionals from across the UK gathered at Mowness Hall Farm in Suffolk for BASF’s highly anticipated 'Great Day on the Farm'.
25 June 2026
HSE has reminded employers that they have a legal duty to protect workers from extreme heat, following a heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency.
23 June 2026
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
Sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have prompted a call for householders in the East Midlands to keep an eye out for ‘things that go buzz’ this summer.
BPCA has suggested four new policies that would help to support members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Jeferson de Andrade from BASF explores the challenges of professional fly control and introduces Seclira® Fly Bait, a new ready-to-use aerosol bait innovation expected for the UK market.
Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, gives an introduction to British bats and explains what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work in buildings where bats may be present.
BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.
22 June 2026
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, reflects on the importance of working dogs in pest management, and the need to protect them as the law changes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Security Risk Assessment (HSRA). The report found that there is a long-term risk from mosquito-borne diseases.
19 June 2026
Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators PLC announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G.
10 June 2026
Pest Minds is pleased to announce the formation of its first Volunteer Committee and is inviting passionate individuals to help shape the future of mental health support within the pest management industry.
PRESS RELEASE: Insectram, provider of professional pest management software, today announced the global launch of a revolutionary field service automation suite
02 June 2026
Scotland’s ban on glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026. From this date, it will be an offence to use, supply or possess a glue trap. It will also be an offence to allow someone to use or supply a glue trap.
An independent report commissioned by BPCA reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK.
28 May 2026
Over Christmas, the Government launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, which included a commitment to review mole traps.
27 May 2026
Members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses.
26 May 2026
The UK government have published the first annual One Health Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance report.
Niall looks at the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of UK climate risk, and explains why pest professionals have a bigger role in adaptation than many people might realise.
Press release: Back by popular demand, BASF and Killgerm have announced the return of their specialist ‘On the Farm’ pest control training day for a third consecutive year.
Press release: PelGar International has strengthened its organisational structure with the formal appointment of three Heads of Function.
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.
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
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.
Press release: BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026.
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