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08 November 2024

Dell Black Friday deals now live

Shop the year's biggest sale and take advantage of limited time deals, alongside your BPCA member discount.

06 November 2024

CRRU UK prepares rodenticide users for 2026 certification requirements

CRRU UK confirms that from 2026, sellers of professional-use rodenticides will only accept two forms of proof of competence at the point of sale.

05 November 2024

PestWorld 2024 hits a new high in Denver

Records were broken when the professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered at PestWorld 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

31 October 2024

London Network for Pest Solutions wins national award 

Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has won a second national award from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards.

31 October 2024

2024 Autumn Budget: how might it affect pest businesses?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the long-awaited autumn budget plans yesterday. We've put together a wrap-up of how those changes might affect pest businesses.

31 October 2024

PestFix launches 2025 Academy training lineup with offers for BPCA members

Press release: PestFix is excited to share their 2025 Academy training lineup, tailored to help pest control professionals stay ahead with skills and knowledge. 

29 October 2024

Add pest proofing to garden jobs this autumn, says BPCA

Gardeners across the UK are being urged to look at protecting their plots from public health pests this autumn, says BPCA.

29 October 2024

Real Living Wage set to rise across UK

Living Wage Foundation is increasing the real Living Wage rates, a voluntary rate paid by employers across the UK.

29 October 2024

Advion Gels receive HACCP International certification for food safety

Press release: Advion Ant and Advion Cockroach from Syngenta are now certified for use in food handling facilities.

29 October 2024

Anna Mollins joins Veritas Pest Consultancy

Press release: Veritas Pest Consultancy are delighted to announce a new person has been added to the team.

28 October 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 27 | Let's talk grey squirrels

In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives us the lowdown on grey squirrel control.

28 October 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 27 | Interpreting and evidencing pest activity

In this video, Avril Turner from Killgerm Chemicals talks about pest activity; what to look for and how to interpret those signs.

28 October 2024

VIDEO | Digital Forum 27 | Effective ant control strategies

In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant colonies and how to control them.

28 October 2024

VIDEO | The future of pest control qualifications

In this video, BPCA Professional Development Officer John Horsley gives an update on the pest control qualification framework proposal.

21 October 2024

Kiwa: Top tips for managing a pest control contract

In this guest blog post, Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy gives businesses outside the pest control industry tips on how to manage a pest control contract.

18 October 2024

BPCA member discounts with Dell - up to 20% off!

As a BPCA member, you get access to stackable discounts on desktops, laptops, servers, accessories and more with Dell.

15 October 2024

TAKE PART: Consultation begins on the Pest Management Qualifications Framework

A consultation is open concerning the future of pest management qualifications.

14 October 2024

BASF: Neosorexa is back!

Press release: BASF relaunches rodenticide brand Neosorexa with a new improved active.

11 October 2024

What the new Employment Rights Bill means for business owners, sole traders, and employees in pest control 

The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms designed to improve working conditions, enhance job security, and support both businesses and workers.  

10 October 2024

Abstract deadline extended for ICUP conference

The Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) has extended the deadline date to 30 October 2024 for submission of abstracts.

10 October 2024

Tom Holmes launches contracting and consulting services

A new pest control contracting and consulting service, Tom Holmes Consulting, has been launched by industry expert.

07 October 2024

PestFix refreshes BPC8 discount zone with focus on winter-proofing essentials

PestFix is thrilled to notify BPCA members of the latest refresh to the BPC8 Discount Zone.

07 October 2024

Killgerm announces strategic investment for PestWest Electronics

Press release: PestWest Electronics completes move into a modern operational base at Symphony House in Wakefield.

01 October 2024

Eggs-traordinary science: call for participants in Herring Gull study

Jon Blount is looking for help with a research project. Here he explains what it is and how pest controllers can get involved.

30 September 2024

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes from 1 April 2025

HM Treasury plan to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vehicles, including cars, vans and motorcycles, from April 2025.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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29 January 2025

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Sticky situation: Met Police caught unprepared on Glue Trap law

In December, BPCA received a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Metropolitan Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. 

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21 January 2025

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CEO recruitment for BPCA underway

BPCA is pleased to announce that the search for its new Chief Executive Officer has begun.

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15 April 2025

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Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

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09 April 2025

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Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.

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08 April 2025

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New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.

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