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29 January 2026
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BPCA member Killgerm adds a new online course to their training site, with free sessions on rodent glue boards.
The course is designed for trained pest control technicians looking to raise their professional standards and expand their knowledge of rodent glue board use, in line with best practice.
Course material is based on the Pest Management Alliance – Code of Best Practice 'Humane use of rodent glue boards' .
Course material and training are available on the Killgerm training site.
Attendees will receive a Killgerm Certificate of completion and 2 CPD points (Basis and BPCA Registered).
For more training opportunities visit:
bpca.org.uk/training
training.killgerm.com
Source: Killgerm press release
27 January 2026
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.
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.
11 March 2026
The UK Government has confirmed that rules governing biocidal products will be aligned with European Union regulations as part of a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement.
BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work.
10 March 2026
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in years following conflict in the Middle East, pushing up petrol and diesel prices across the UK.
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