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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.
22 August 2019
What does championing professionalism in pest management look like today?
We caught up with Vicki Sims to talk about her journey into starting her own pest management business.
Launched at PestEx 2017, the Contract Sharing Network (CSN) is celebrating a significant step forward.
Want to get more involved in your Association? Why not come along to one of our Servicing Committee meetings and find out what it’s about?
21 August 2019
Karen Dawes, BPCA Training Development Manager, takes a look at some great examples of CPD for people at all stages of their careers.
Jane Shepherd from BPCA’s agency, Shepherd PR, talks about why it’s important to have a concentrated PR effort.
20 August 2019
Registration is now open for the biennial conference, taking place next May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
19 August 2019
BPCA member NBC Environment receives funding package from major bank to boost growth.
02 August 2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19.
31 July 2019
Organisers of the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) are welcoming submissions from experts within the field of urban pest management.
24 July 2019
The future looks bright for BPCA members, Dealey Environmental, following the company’s inclusion in East Anglia’s Future50 this year.
19 July 2019
The Government of Jersey is urging pest professionals to help reduce risk of harm to wildlife.
18 July 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announces consultation on general licences for bird control, in response to an ongoing legal challenge in England.
17 July 2019
Forged BPCA membership certificates have been reported to us and we're asking members to be vigilant.
A relaxed and fun event hosted by BPCA member MIDS Pest Control took place in Hertfordshire last week.
A new smartphone app developed by BPCA member Syngenta is now available on Android and iPhone.
Want to trade the British winter for an Australian summer? CPS is looking for exceptional pest technicians to join their ranks during their peak season.
16 July 2019
BPCA member 1env Solutions took part in the Nuclear Mud Race for charity earlier this year.
15 July 2019
BPCA member reminds pest controllers to use up any Ficam D stocks with old labels by 25 July.
11 July 2019
The Pest Management Alliance spoke on behalf of the sector last month on a possible glue trap ban in Scotland.
02 July 2019
BPCA member Killgerm celebrates much-anticipated new office opening with themed bash for customers and colleagues.
28 June 2019
Warnings of a bumper wasp season have begun, following another mild winter in the UK.
06 June 2019
The ever-popular BPCA Find a pest controller tool now includes options for ethical bee removal and Glis glis treatments.
04 June 2019
We’re urging councils across the UK to put pest management firmly on their radar, highlighting the threat to society and the knock-on effect to public health that can be caused by infestations.
28 May 2019
Professional pest controller magazine issue 95 is out now and available to read online for free. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF.
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.
21 October 2026
CEPA updates on access to pest management tools, rodent-borne disease research and a European food hygiene ruling. Here’s what these developments mean for pest professionals.
19 October 2026
Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help BPCA explore demand for international training and certification.
15 October 2026
BPCA gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management.
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