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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.
09 May 2022
Press release: Terminix Global Holdings, following its merger with Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor.
04 May 2022
Press release: Didcot-based BPCA member Total Pest Control recently helped out with Ukrainian aid efforts by temporarily donating a work vehicle.
Press release: The programme for the ICUP 2022 conference which will be held in Barcelona is now available.
29 April 2022
Press release: A new range of professional UV flying insect light traps has been launched by Netherlands-based manufacturer, Alcochem Hygiene.
Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by NRW.
Householders planning a spring clean should look out for signs that cockroaches have entered their home.
28 April 2022
New legislation restricting glue trap use in England became law after receiving the go-ahead from the monarch, alongside several other animal health and welfare bills.
27 April 2022
Birds can cause a range of issues during nesting season, but interfering with wild birds, their eggs or nests could lead to prosecution.
The Bill to restrict glue trap use in England has passed its third and final reading in the House of Lords unopposed and with no amendments.
26 April 2022
Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.
22 April 2022
Press release: From today (22 April 2022), PestFix is now offering a range of perks to all full BPCA Servicing members.
13 April 2022
BPCA member Beaver Pest Control are organising a football tournament to raise money in support of Ukraine.
In this video BASF's Sharon Hughes discusses the challenges of pest control in rural environments and the effective ways to carry out treatments on dairy and livestock farms.
In this video, Mark Wenman from Edialux explains why, if he can do bird management, so can you!
In this video BASF's Helen Hall talks about the key features and benefits of using the cholecalciferol Selontra bait.
In this video, Alexia Naylor from Cimex Store talks about one of the most despised pests there is - the bed bug!
12 April 2022
During this video, Natalie will explore what a fly catch trend analysis is and how pest professionals can use it.
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of NBC Environment in early April 2022.
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 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.
23 June 2026
Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment.
29 September 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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.
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