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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.
01 September 2025
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.
28 August 2025
Experts at BPCA are encouraging householders to check their chimneys for nests before the arrival of autumn and cooler weather.
27 August 2025
Press release: Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager at BASF, explores the strategies and solutions needed to gain control of a bed bug infestation.
If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2025 and have not yet registered – don’t delay.
In this article, Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, talks about the risks, realities and responsibilities of wasp control.
From 20 October 2025, Google will be introducing a single Google Verified badge across all Local Services Ads.
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.
19 August 2025
Press release: 2025 is a milestone year for BPCA member Shield Pest Control, who proudly celebrate 50 years since the business was founded.
Press release: Shield Pest Control is delighted to announce they've been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The King.
18 August 2025
Clara Guisan from Pest Solutions shares hands-on research from the field, revealing how data collected on live jobs can transform the way we tackle pests.
Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation
BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland
07 August 2025
BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.
30 July 2025
BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August.
25 July 2025
A team of experts representing 42 organisations across the UK and Europe have identified raccoons as being among 20 species most likely to become invasive in Britain over the next decade.
24 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).
23 July 2025
Tom Holmes, former BPCA President and industry consultant, takes us through the facts, the myths, and the big questions around LED insect light traps (ILTs).
Sponsored: Craig Peniket from Insectram breaks down ERAs, why they matter, and how to make them quicker and easier with the help of smart software.
In this video, Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF, explains what secondary poisoning is, why it matters, and how you can minimise risks while maintaining effective control.
22 July 2025
Press release: Pest controllers across the UK are now being invited to achieve #SelontraCertified status by BASF.
15 July 2025
BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards for our work on inclusion and lobbying.
10 July 2025
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
09 July 2025
Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) held in Sweden. Frances McKim reports.
07 July 2025
BPCA has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families.
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.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
10 March 2026
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.
09 March 2026
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk about fox control, flea issues, bird netting tendering, and search engine optimisation.
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