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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
BPCA member Killgerm adds a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on rodent glue boards.
The course is designed for trained pest control technicians looking to raise their professional standards and expand their knowledge of rodent glue board use, in line with best practice.
Course material is based on the Pest Management Alliance – Code of Best Practice 'Humane use of rodent glue boards' .
Course material and training are available on the Killgerm training site.
Attendees will receive a Killgerm Certificate of completion and 2 CPD points (Basis and BPCA Registered).
For more training opportunities visit:
bpca.org.uk/training
training.killgerm.com
Source: Killgerm press release
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
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