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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
05 December 2024
In this article, Natalie Bungay and Special Interest Group (SIG) BirdWise give practical advice on gull control and submitting a successful licensing application.
In this PPC117 article, Ben Hunt, owner of Derbyshire-based Rhino Pest Management, talks about the pros and cons of running a pest control business.
Can a new approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion be a boost to your recruitment problems?
27 November 2024
Female Red Spider Mites can invade homes in large numbers during the autumn as they seek out places to hibernate, say experts at a national trade body.
Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads when out on the job.
The election, which took place at the international PestWorld 2024 event, represents a significant milestone for the European pest management industry.
26 November 2024
Press release: The COPR registration of Pybuthrin 33 will expire on 1 February 2025, and Envu will no longer support this registration through GB BPR.
25 November 2024
Did you know that you can now get 30% off the purchase price of new Toyota Vans and 47% off the price of their Electric models with your BPCA Membership?
Orkin UK has appointed Steve Beard to the newly created role of head of health, safety and compliance.
22 November 2024
Press release: Killgerm Group is proud to announce an important investment in the organisational structure of their UK operations.
Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of London-based Beaver Pest Control.
13 November 2024
A mouse intestine, neurons in a rat brain and water fleas all scooped top places in Nikon’s 50th annual Small World Photomicrography Competition.
11 November 2024
Press release: The new annual Pest Management Crossword Book by BPCA Consultant memebr Veritas Pest Consultancy has been launched.
We're carrying out essential system upgrades, which may cause some disruptions.
08 November 2024
Shop the year's biggest sale and take advantage of limited time deals, alongside your BPCA member discount.
06 November 2024
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
Records were broken when the professional pest management industry from around the globe gathered at PestWorld 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
31 October 2024
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has won a second national award from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards.
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.
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
Gardeners across the UK are being urged to look at protecting their plots from public health pests this autumn, says BPCA.
Living Wage Foundation is increasing the real Living Wage rates, a voluntary rate paid by employers across the UK.
Press release: Advion Ant and Advion Cockroach from Syngenta are now certified for use in food handling facilities.
Press release: Veritas Pest Consultancy are delighted to announce a new person has been added to the team.
28 October 2024
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Pest Control gives us the lowdown on grey squirrel control.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
28 July 2025
You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun.
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).
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