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15 December 2025
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In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.
11 April 2022
Press release: Newham-based London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) is toasting the retirement of Martin Lowther after a long and distinguished career as a pest control technician.
The NPMA is extending a warm invitation to all international delegates to attend PestWorld 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA this October.
According to HSE, Covid-19 guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice in England, Scotland and Wales.
On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards.
10 April 2022
Press release: Following the success of their first ‘On The Road’ event back in July 2021, 1env will be heading to the West Midlands in April.
06 April 2022
A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.
31 March 2022
Press release: Contego's pledge to give back to their local community continues. In this article, they talk to Yarm Primary School about how their donation will make a difference to pupils.
30 March 2022
Press release: Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
29 March 2022
The Glue Traps (Offences) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed, through the House of Lords at Westminster.
28 March 2022
Press release: InsectoSec Tape was successfully launched by Andermatt UK at PestEx 2022 in March.
25 March 2022
A review of PestEx 2022 - the pest management show, which took place at the ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March 2022.
23 March 2022
Press release: Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton is aiming to help reach a £250 million charity target as part of ambitious plans of rebranded parent company, Benefact Group.
22 March 2022
Press release: Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems has strengthened its research capabilities with the appointment of a Laboratory Coordinator.
21 March 2022
Press release: BPCA member BASF is on the lookout for pest control professionals who have switched to Selontra® to join its growing ambassador programme.
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London.
11 March 2022
Press release: Regulatory and technical support services business, Barkwith Associates, celebrate their 20th year in business this year.
10 March 2022
Press release: Bayer to sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars
08 March 2022
Press release: On International Women’s Day Bayer Environmental Science have partnered with Pest Solutions to celebrate just some of the tremendous team and their achievements within the pest control industry.
03 March 2022
The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge.
During this video, John will explore the hierarchy of rodent control, Environmental Risk Assessments and the risk to non-targets.
A Bournemouth University PhD student needs help from pest technicians in Southern England who carry out urban fox control for a study on population dynamics.
02 March 2022
Find out who was shortlisted for the British Pest Control Association Member Awards 2022.
01 March 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 106 is out now and available to read online for free.
A regular feature to keep you in the loop on what's happening regarding pest management in UK Parliament and the devolved administrations.
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.
25 November 2025
BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
01 September 2025
Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians.
17 December 2025
The Employment Rights Bill passed its final stages in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2025. Here is what you need to know.
The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the festive special Digital Forum on 17 December 2025.
16 December 2025
British Pest Control Association offices will be closed for the holiday period and will reopen in the new year.
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