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30 May 2024

New client document explains Glue Traps (Offences) Act available for members

BPCA has released a document explaining the implications of the Glue Trap (Offences) Act 2022 to clients. 

29 May 2024

Entry deadline extended for The National Pest Awards 2024

The National Pest Awards are back for 2024, recognising those who have excelled in pest control across the UK.

29 May 2024

Orkin UK expands with the acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS)

PRESS RELEASE Orkin UK has announced the acquisition of Kent-based Bird & Pest Solutions Limited (BPS).

22 May 2024

Global Pest Management Coalition Announces World Pest Day 2024 Celebration Global Solutions

GPMC is excited to announce the celebration of World Pest Day on 6 June 2024.

20 May 2024

Pest controllers invited to a ‘great day on the farm’ at practical pest control training boot camp

PRESS RELEASE Pest controllers across the UK are invited to a working farm in North Yorkshire to take part in a unique training event designed to improve pest control on rural sites.

16 May 2024

Is BPCA membership right for new pest control businesses?

Have you just set up your pest management business and wondered if you should join your trade association? Are you concerned it might be too soon to join BPCA, or are you unsure if the benefits will be worth it? 

14 May 2024

Dell spring sale - BPCA members get up to 20% off

Get ready to embrace the season of renewal with Dell's exclusive Spring Sale!

04 May 2024

Professional Pest Controller issue 115 (PPC115) out now

PPC115 is out now and packed full of great content, including the PestEx 2024 round-up!

03 May 2024

Pests in politics: January to March 2024

BPCA’s lobbying work continues. Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop.

03 May 2024

Pests in the press: January to March 2024

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.

03 May 2024

PestEx 2024 round-up - The best yet

As BPCA’s flagship event, PestEx is a landmark occasion in the industry calendar – and PestEx 2024 certainly lived up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever before.

03 May 2024

Opinion: Where should you begin in pest control?

At PestEx 2024, we asked members about their beginnings in pest control. Here's a summary of their insights on starting a business, including experience requirements and barriers to entry.

03 May 2024

Member benefit: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

BPCA Technical Manager Natalie Bungay oversees complaints and member compliance, exploring how the new ADR scheme could benefit your company.

03 May 2024

Meet the member: Paul Gill, Hawk expert

Paul Gill recounts his 25-year journey in pest control, from stumbling into fumigation work as a teenager to founding Urban Hawks.

03 May 2024

Meet the Life Member: David Cross

David Cross of Rentokil, a BPCA member, received a Life membership at PestEx for his contributions to the industry. We chatted with him about his career and volunteer work.

02 May 2024

Pest control industry expert Alex Wade joins BASF

PRESS RELEASE: BASF is set to welcome industry expert Alex Wade as its new Global Technical Marketing Manager for Rodenticides.

01 May 2024

Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit announced in Florida

The Summit brings together pest management professionals, public health officials, food safety specialists, researchers and more.

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

Press release: John O'Conner Pest Control has joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council.

25 April 2024

End of an Era: Industry icon, Sharon Hughes, set to retire

PRESS RELEASE After over forty years at the forefront of rodent control innovation, BASF’s Sharon Hughes has announced that she will retire from her role this summer.

12 April 2024

PestFix announces LED UV electric fly killer is "even better than before"

PRESS RELEASE: BPCA member PestFix announces that their leading LED UV electric fly killer is now even better than before.

12 April 2024

Kristian Dales appointed Orkin UK Group managing director

Kristian Dales has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Orkin UK Services with ambitious plans to expand and reorganise the pest control specialist.

10 April 2024

BASF launches survey to break the silence on men’s mental health

PRESS RELEASE: BASF has launched a survey to explore men’s mental health issues in the pest control industry.

05 April 2024

OCS acquires Abate Pest Management Services to expand UK pest control business

OCS, a global facilities service provider, announces that it has acquired BPCA member company Abate Pest Management Services (“Abate”), an independent provider of pest control solutions based in Norfolk.

05 April 2024

BPCA launches new Technical Committee, replacing Servicing and M&D

The BPCA has constituted a new committee of the Board. The BPCA Technical Committee will focus on the provision of pest management services, best practices and guidance. 

28 March 2024

TradePoint Easter deals for BPCA members

TradePoint's Easter deals are stackable with the BPCA member benefit 10% discount until 25 April.

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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02 May 2025

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Full steam ahead for entry-Level 3 qualifications on BPCA Qualifications Framework

BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.

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24 March 2025

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Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

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06 June 2025

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Results are in: meet your new BPCA Board representatives 2025

Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.

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05 June 2025

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New flashcards alert! Veritas release new pest ID cards

Press release: Following the success of the insect ID flashcards, Veritas Pest Consultancy have released vertebrate flashcards - with bonus rodent droppings!

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29 May 2025

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VOTING OPENS in BPCA member elections - 13 candidates stand for SIX places on BPCA Board

Voting has officially opened in the BPCA Member Elections 2025, with 13 nominees standing for SIX open seats on the Executive Board.

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