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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.
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.
13 May 2021
Professional pest controller magazine issue 103 is out now and available to read online for free.
BPCA President Phil Halpin opens issue 103 of PPC magazine with a promise to keep pest sector awareness momentum going post-pandemic.
On the 16-18 March 2021, BPCA held the biggest online gathering of UK pest professionals in the UK. Here’s how it went.
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
11 September 2025
Christopher Venables of Venables Pest Control shares first-hand insights from France on the invasive Asian hornet - its spread, behaviour, control methods, and why stronger UK collaboration is vital
Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides an overview of several insect species that, although often distressing, are not classified as public health pests
In this article, Killgerm’s Avril Turner explains the importance of species identification in fly monitoring and control programmes
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