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01 September 2025
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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.
09 November 2021
In PPC105 we look at how a good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control company and ensure a technician knows how to stay safe in the field.
08 November 2021
If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned.
05 November 2021
In this video, Helen Hall from BASF discusses how Selontra is doing now that it's approaching its first birthday.
04 November 2021
BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
02 November 2021
BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
Press release: Contego is going greener by no longer supplying new customers with fluorescent fly killers and only supplying LED units instead.
Press release: BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS) has announced a sponsorship deal with Wapping Youth Football Club.
01 November 2021
Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems (IPS) has rebranded, launched a new website, moved premises and built a Pest Research Hub in less than two years.
Managers of large centrally heated buildings are being urged to understand the risks posed by a small tropical species.
29 October 2021
Wild Justice, the Chris Packham-led campaign group, has launched a legal challenge against the 2021/22 general licences issued by Northern Ireland's DAERA.
27 October 2021
Pest controllers should prepare for multiple call outs to fleas in the coming months, following a delayed flea season and lockdown puppy buying surge.
Only one suspected point-of-sale non-compliance case has been reported in the past year, according to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
25 October 2021
Following the retirement of Tim Sheehan and Paul Butterick from Safeguard Pest Control, we caught up with their team to talk about days gone and the end of an era.
22 October 2021
BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot.
A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members.
BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government.
21 October 2021
BPCA is looking for members to join a new working group aimed at creating links with the academic community and keeping up-to-date with research.
20 October 2021
BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.
Selontra, the new rodenticide bait from, BASF, has been awarded 'Best Product' by Pest magazine.
18 October 2021
BPCA is working with UCLH to potentially create a service for pest professionals to signpost clients that need medical support.
BPCA has created an example template for a survey and quote. It's now available in the BPCA member area.
14 October 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay looks at the legislation and processes that you need to consider when using firearms in a pest control environment.
13 October 2021
BPCA member PGH Beegone Franchising Limited has announced the recruitment of its second franchisee.
BPCA member Contego expands market share in Scotland with the acquisition of Pestguard Services Scotland.
07 October 2021
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve won the Association Excellence Award (AEA) for 'Best Lobbying Campaign or Advancement of a Cause During Covid-19'.
27 August 2025
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps.
18 August 2025
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
15 October 2025
It is with deep sadness that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) announces the passing of Oliver Madge, who for many years was a leading force in our industry.
14 October 2025
In order to protect your toolkit, set our direction and improve our services, BPCA really needs your input.
08 October 2025
In this video, Laura Rosenwald, NPMA, takes a higher-level look at rodents as universal pests, their impact on public health, and why effective management is essential worldwide.
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