BPCA news archive

24 April 2025

New rules on workplace recycling in England

New recycling rules in England, effective from March 31, 2025, require businesses with 10 or more employees to separate waste into three categories.

24 April 2025

Case study: Tackling tough infestations with Selontra

Press release: A case study on how Selontra achieves fast, eco-friendly control in challenging conditions

24 April 2025

BPCA carry out public health campaign for Birmingham residents

BPCA has been highlighting the pest risks associated with the bin strikes for people living in Birmingham.

23 April 2025

Guest blog: Developing a Lantra-approved night shooting course

Karolien Van der Vorm, 360 Wildlife Control, talks about the lack of available shooting training in the industry and what's being done to fill the gaps.

23 April 2025

OPEN LETTER: Glue Board Act fails to protect animal welfare or public health, says BPCA

BPCA have written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.

23 April 2025

Records broken at PestWorld East 2025

A record number of delegates from across the global professional pest management industry came together to attend PestWorld East 2025.

22 April 2025

WANTED: Engaging technicians for social media takeover

Fancy yourself a pest control content creator? We've got just the gig for you!

22 April 2025

UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)’s minimal impact public health pest management

NAP is setting out a strategy to reduce the environmental risk of pesticides by 10% over the next five years. 

16 April 2025

Join BPCA's new Special Interest Group: BugWise

BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods.

16 April 2025

TrustMark unveils new research to build a skilled and competent RMI workforce

TrustMark has published a new report on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.

15 April 2025

Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

09 April 2025

Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

Press release: Somerset-based Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management won award for best start up at the Somerset Business Awards.

08 April 2025

New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

PRESS RELEASE Syngenta highlight Outcast Ant, for ant control in this unseasonably warm spring weather.

02 April 2025

VIDEO: BPCA Annual Report 2024

Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.

01 April 2025

HSE: Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month and HSE has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.

27 March 2025

PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights. 

26 March 2025

Best Pest Pic 2025 winner announced

BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2025 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate last week.

25 March 2025

Cleankill signs up to Armed Forces Covenant

Press release: After discussions with ex-services employees, Cleankill Pest Control has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise to support the Armed Forces community.

25 March 2025

Fill out the TrustMark Registered Businesses survey for a chance to win

TrustMark are currently running our annual Registered Business Survey and we want BPCA members to take part.

25 March 2025

Pelsis launch new range of sustainable LED fly control solutions

Press release: Pelsis Group, global manufacturer and supplier of pest control solutions, has launched the Halo LED range.

25 March 2025

New company size thresholds from April 2025: Lower reporting burdens for UK businesses

On 6 April 2025, updates will be introduced to reflect inflation, ensuring smaller businesses benefit from reduced regulations.

25 March 2025

Programme for ICUP 2025 announced

The International Conference on Urban Pests is taking place in Sweden this year and the full agenda is now available.

24 March 2025

Professional Pest Controller issue 118 (PPC118) out now

PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.

21 March 2025

Pests in the press: October to December 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

21 March 2025

Pests in politics: March 2025

Stay up-to-date with all things pest in the UK Parliament and devolved administrations. PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop