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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.
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.
09 October 2026
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, BPCA are urging householders to take swift action and help avoid the mental health impacts of living with an infestation.
08 October 2026
BPCA is reminding members to check their technicians’ CRRU-UK CPD records before 31 December 2026, so they have the points they need for 2027.
05 October 2026
Envu has announced that Maxforce Platin will be withdrawn from the UK and Irish markets, with sales ending in March 2027 and a final use date of September 2027.
29 September 2026
All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
25 September 2026
On a spectacular night for BPCA, the team took home awards in all four nominated categories, plus the coveted Grand Prix Award.
23 September 2026
An online guide is being issued to students in a bid to help them avoid pest problems as they settle into accommodation at the start of the academic year.
Press release: BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026.
15 September 2026
Ciaran Breen explains how engaging with elected representatives can help raise your business's profile, open useful conversations, and ensure the voice of professional pest management is heard.
The winners of the National Pest Awards, hosted by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week.
14 September 2026
Press release: Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 NPAs, an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.
BPCA has launched a new online course to give pest professionals practical guidance on completing Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) when considering professional-grade rodenticides.
08 September 2026
Ashford MP has heard first-hand how professional pest management could play a greater role in tackling invasive species, including Yellow-Legged (Asian) hornets, during a visit to Bounty Pest Control.
07 September 2026
BPCA members and their teams can get 40% off tickets for Simprosium 2026, taking place in London on 22-23 September.
Pest management businesses across South and West Wales are being invited to help shape potential future NHS Wales pest management contracts.
02 September 2026
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are looking for volunteers to help take part in a dung beetle project, as part of rewilding efforts at Allestree Park in Derby.
27 August 2026
BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management.
Worker wasps are leaving their nests and feasting on fermented fruit that can cause them to cause them to become inebriated and more likely to sting, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
25 August 2026
BPCA is developing its network of specialist associate trainers to help meet growing demand for professional pest management training across the UK.
10 August 2026
Press release: Syngenta has appointed Jake Braithwaite to the role of Technical Manager for professional pest management (PPM) in the UK and Ireland.
31 July 2026
If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2026 and haven't yet registered – don’t delay!
30 July 2026
Andy Burnham became the new Prime Minister on 20 July. With him, a new Cabinet has been appointed. BPCA has written to the PM and key members of his Cabinet.
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.
Matt Goren explains how AI assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found.
14 October 2026
Rosina Robson reflects on a day at Labour’s conference, the conversations taking place around government and what they mean for BPCA members.
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