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10 November 2026
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The development of the new Level 3 Certificate in Pest Management qualification has reached a significant milestone following formal sign-off.
09 November 2026
We’re looking for up to five small and medium-sized BPCA servicing member companies to feature in a short documentary that shows the people behind professional pest management.
03 November 2026
Press release: With rodents accounting for 48% of PGM & Son’s recorded pest activity in Herefordshire during 2025, the BPCA member has launched a public awareness campaign.
02 November 2026
Natural England is inviting pest professionals to take part in a user survey for General Licences.
This month, PelGar International is celebrating a remarkable milestone as Emmanuel Mahdavi and Nic Blaszkowicz mark 20 years with the company.
29 October 2026
Built for your Business was the theme for this year’s record breaking PestWorld 2026 held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA between 20-23 October 2026.
Nobody deserves to live with a pest infestation. Sharing what you’ve seen in people’s homes can help BPCA secure stronger, workable protections for residents.
27 October 2026
BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24.
26 October 2026
Are we the problem? PPC explores why some rodents avoid traps, bait and monitoring devices, and what pest professionals can do when traditional control methods stop working.
Dr Hannah Fair of the University of Southampton shares what she learned from studying pest professionals, revealing the freedom, challenges and camaraderie that make the industry so rewarding.
Taylan Karakas shares his journey from Turkey to the UK and the lessons he's learned from working across the pest management sector in two countries.
Brothers Carl and Craig Hoult discuss building Reaper Bird Control and the realities of running a bird control business.
From a three-person start-up to a team of almost 100, Nightshift has grown quickly since it was founded in 2013. PPC spoke to managing director Harry Somner and compliance lead, Charlie Coldwell.
23 October 2026
London-based BPCA member ThermoPest has launched a free 40-minute online course for housing officers, caretakers, support workers, care staff and hotel housekeeping teams.
BPCA members are invited to join the BigChange team in Manchester on Friday 27 November for an afternoon of clays, connections and good company.
22 October 2026
BPCA has announced the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as strategic partner for the Public Health and Communities stream at PestAware Summit 2027.
19 October 2026
Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help BPCA explore demand for international training and certification.
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.
26 August 2026
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027.
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