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27 January 2026
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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.
25 March 2025
On 6 April 2025, updates will be introduced to reflect inflation, ensuring smaller businesses benefit from reduced regulations.
The International Conference on Urban Pests is taking place in Sweden this year and the full agenda is now available.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
21 March 2025
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness
Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop
In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk bee species, feral pigeons, bait consumption and pest risk assessments.
In this article, Simon Spratley, Bounty Pest Control and BPCA BeeWise, talks about the pros and cons of rehoming honey bees.
As part of PPC118's Bee Special issue, BPCA put together some interesting facts on pollination
In this PPC118 article, Driving for Better Business talk about the importance of safe driving for work and their free policy builder tool to help organisations.
The NPMA funded a study in southern California, looking for fresh insights into black rat behaviour around bait stations.
17 March 2025
Shane-Daniel North talks to PPC magazine about his passion for bees, conservation and helping those who are disadvantaged with pest control problems.
14 March 2025
In PPC118, Adrian Gough of Pest Risk Management Group, talks about the upcoming CRRU proof of competence requirements.
A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.
In Chris Cagienard's President's Report from the BPCA Annual Report 2024, he talks about culture, policy and building relationships.
In PPC118, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update readers on the work they've been doing in 2024.
Mark Williams, BPCA's Treasurer, gives his report on the Association's finances in 2024.
The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.
Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2024 annual report.
Welcome to the PPC Live showguide: the trade show designed for pest management professionals to keep up with the latest and greatest things happening in the sector
13 March 2025
Following news of a high profile Hantavirus death recently, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.
TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new COO.
A world class programme, featuring speakers, researchers, exhibitors and industry experts from across the globe, has been drawn together for PestWorld East 2025.
12 March 2025
Press release: LNPS Managing Director Paul Cooper explains how LNPS places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Press release: As spring temperatures start to rise, Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes talks problematic ants and how pest controllers can increase their chances of an effective treatment.
11 March 2025
The National Living Wage will see increases across all age groups from 6 April 2025.
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.
05 January 2026
Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.
28 January 2026
The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.
Press release: Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director.
iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert.
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