Latest pest control news, features and blog articles from the BPCA news desk, including PPC Magazine and our monthly Bulletins. Stay up to date with pest management here.
13 May 2026
For pest management, there were several areas worth watching, especially UK-EU relations, regulation, late payment, employment and the Armed Forces Covenant.
07 May 2026
Pest Minds has launched a new Charter to help businesses take practical, meaningful steps to support mental health and wellbeing at work.
05 May 2026
Lorraine Norton discusses a recent logo-abuse case, what it reveals about professional rodenticide use, and why customers still need help choosing the right pest control contractor.
04 May 2026
Following the sad news of three deaths due to Hantavirus on board a cruise ship, we've put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can help stop it spreading.
01 May 2026
PelGar International has confirmed the appointment of Suprit Thakre as Asia Business Manager, taking responsibility for leading PelGar’s Asia division as a standalone regional operation.
28 April 2026
Pest controllers who are nearing retirement are being reminded to check their state pension age, which is rising between 2026 and 2028.
Press release: New findings from a rural focused survey conducted by BASF highlight a clear opportunity for pest control professionals to strengthen their role within the rural sector.
The African Pest Control Association (APCA) joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day 2026.
24 April 2026
BPCA members are invited to attend an upcoming DWP webinar on how work experience placements can support businesses while helping young people take their first steps into employment.
Philip Dalgliesh has retired from Killgerm after more than 50 years with the business.
A recent report found that homeless families in England are being placed into unsafe properties, often with pest infestations.
Brian O'Donnell has been appointed Chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee and has taken up a seat on the BPCA Executive Board.
22 April 2026
BPCA members are being encouraged to take part in HMRC’s Tell ABAB survey, which is now open.
21 April 2026
Killgerm has launched a new set of free online training videos to help pest professionals complete their CRRU-UK-approved CPD points.
08 April 2026
Matt shares how he moved from hospitality into environmental health, before eventually launching his own pest control business, iX5.
BPCA has published two new manifestos setting out how the next Welsh and Scottish Governments can better protect homes, businesses and public health from pests
07 April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now live. From 6 April 2026, a number of changes will affect how you manage your team.
BPCA has written to the Secretary of States for Business & Trade and Energy Security & Net Zero, to ask that pest professionals be included in the National Emergency Plan for Fuel, setting out the sector’s case as an essential service and key workers
PRESS RELEASE: PelGar International, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrej Branc as the company’s new Head of Global Sales and Americas Business Manager, effective immediately
31 March 2026
Kristian Nettleship, BPCA Membership Support Officer, talks about meeting Harrison at PestEx and taking him out on a member visit to show how UK pest management works in practice.
Bee disease is one of those risks that can quietly sit in the background of a job until it suddenly becomes very real. For pest professionals involved in bee removals, understanding disease risk, spotting the signs and knowing what to do next is esse
30 March 2026
BPCA welcomed Maya Ellis MP to Lancashire last week, as part of a visit to LES Pest Management to explore the role of professional pest management in protecting public health.
26 March 2026
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.
25 March 2026
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
Pest Advice
BPCA catalogue of the most common public health and nuisance pests
A to Z of Pests
Write for BPCA
Do you have an idea for an article and would like to contribute?
Get in touch
Want to reach the pest management industry?
We have a variety of print and digital mediums that speak directly to the pest control community
Advertise with us