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08 January 2026
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The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
24 February 2022
To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK.
23 February 2022
More research is needed into the role of pest management in protecting the public health, a national trade body has said.
22 February 2022
Press release: After 25 years running Des Bone Ltd, Ann and Richard Bone will be handing the business over to Cleankill Pest Control.
The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme.
Press release: Edialux Professional has enhanced its product portfolio of high-quality application equipment from its US-based sister companies, B&G Equipment and Curtis Dyna-Fog.
Press release: First-time PestEx exhibitors Andermatt UK will be showcasing the InsectoSec Tape biocide at London ExCeL in March.
18 February 2022
BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
Press release: New PGH Beegone franchise has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas this week.
17 February 2022
With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.
Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in parts of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to CRRU.
16 February 2022
Press release: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.
11 February 2022
Press release: BPCA member company Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park.
09 February 2022
Press release: PestFix intends to promote it's new and growing range of branded products at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) marked five years since being launched with a team get-together in East London.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Rat Trap UK will be exhibiting at the pest management show in London this March.
Press release: Pest control product manufacturer Hockley International are inviting you to come see them at their stand at PestEx this March.
07 February 2022
Press release: Lodi UK's Shelly Knight tells us why PestEx: the pest management show is one of the top events in her pest control calendar.
Press release: BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards.
It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.
04 February 2022
In this video, BPCA's John Horsley will explore how legislation is structured and key pieces of legislation for pest control.
02 February 2022
Press release: Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry.
01 February 2022
Press release: Devon-based Jones and Son launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will feature the product on their stand at PestEx this March.
Press release: Orkin, a subsidiary pest control brand of US-based Rollins Inc, finalised the acquisition of Enfield-based Integrated Pest Management Ltd (IPM) before Christmas.
In this video, BPCA's John Horsley gives a presentation on bed bug biology, behaviour and control.
In this video, Edialux's John Stewart talks about how to manage Stored Product Insect infestations.
05 January 2026
Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
15 December 2025
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.
12 January 2026
The 2026 bird general licences are now live (from 1 January 2026), and there are a few changes pest controllers need to clock, especially if you work across borders.
07 January 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and public confidence.
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