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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
29 June 2021
Health & Safety Executive and Ladder Association will be unveiling two new ladder safety guidance documents in one-off webinar.
Wasps can be a common hazard for window cleaners, particularly during the late summer months when a wasp colony is at its peak.
28 June 2021
In this video, Natalie Bungay explores how you can deliver excellent service to your pest control customers.
24 June 2021
Changes coming into force on 1 July 2021 will affect how a UK employer should conduct 'right to work' checks for EEA citizens.
21 June 2021
BPCA member London Network for Pest Solutions is playing an important role in monitoring one of the planet’s deadliest insects.
18 June 2021
For a limited time, BSI are offering the ISO 45003 Standard free of charge to any small business with under 100 employees and a turnover less than £25 million.
17 June 2021
BPCA member Beaver Pest Control have recruited former Training Manager James Wood into the role.
The government has issued details on the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on “inhumane rodent traps”.
15 June 2021
After three years, Henry Mott has resigned as President of CEPA, the European Pest Management Solutions Professional Association.
14 June 2021
BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control sees contract portfolio hit £2 million mark, despite pandemic challenges.
09 June 2021
Find out who made the shortlist for Pest magazine's National Pest Awards 2021.
08 June 2021
BPCA member Spotta Smart Pest System signs three new distributor agreements in North America and UK.
06 June 2021
Our #TechnicianTakeover project celebrates the lifeblood of the pest management sector - technicians. Watch the video now.
01 June 2021
A Bayer case study showing Amicus embracing technology as part of an integrated pest control approach.
31 May 2021
Five technicians are taking over BPCA’s social media channels to show the world the essential role they play in protecting public health.
27 May 2021
In this video, Kevin Higgins from Aries Training gives a talk on selling additional pest control services and building good customer relations.
In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK gives a talk on pest control products.
In this video, Rosy Candlin from CALM gives a presentation on mental health awareness.
20 May 2021
Failure to notify them of an overpayment of Coronavirus financial support could lead to fines, says HMRC.
19 May 2021
Following news of the recent acquisitions of Edialux France and US based Bird-B-Gone, Pelsis Group has made four new staff appointments.
A Q&A session about the role and objectives of CEPA was recently held with President Henry Mott, as part of the Talking Pest Management series.
17 May 2021
BPCA has launched a new tool so clients can check if a technician is on BPCA Registered, our individual recognition and CPD scheme.
14 May 2021
As lockdown eases in stages, HSE is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections on businesses in all sectors to confirm they have Covid-secure measures in place.
For World Pest Day 2021, we’re looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (1-5 June).
In this video, Nat Bungay looks at why moths can cause problems, the importance of control and the control options open to us as professional pest controllers.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
30 July 2025
BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.
29 July 2025
BUGS releases second edition of industry roadmap aligning pest management with business demands for carbon neutrality.
28 July 2025
You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.
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