BPCA news archive

10 March 2026

War in the Middle East pushes UK fuel prices higher

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.

09 March 2026

Ask the technical team: March 2026

In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk about fox control, flea issues, bird netting tendering, and search engine optimisation.

09 March 2026

New courses to help technicians prepare for CAT and CFB accreditations

The new intensive training programmes are aimed at helping candidates align their real-world experience with the standards required in the formal assessments.

09 March 2026

NatureScot launches national campaign to tackle urban gull issues

NatureScot has launched a new national awareness campaign encouraging people across Scotland to stop feeding gulls, manage waste responsibly and take steps to gull-proof their homes and businesses.

09 March 2026

Back-to-basics: Air rifles for pest professionals

In this article, BPCA Technical Manager Niall Gallagher goes back to the beginning on air rifle fundamentals.

06 March 2026

BPCA Chief Executive recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026

BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026

05 March 2026

BPCA submits response to EU biocides review

BPCA has submitted a response to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Refit, setting out what needs to change to keep public health pest control effective, affordable and innovation-friendly.

05 March 2026

The 2026 gull control playbook

Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, provides practical guidance on gull identification, behaviour and licensing, helping pest professionals manage gulls legally and effectively ahead of the 2026 season.

05 March 2026

Jumping onboard with Dale Seaman

Dale Seaman of Bounty Pest Control completed the onboarding scheme and Level 2 Certificate quickly, telling PPC how the structured framework gave him confidence starting his pest management career.

05 March 2026

OPINION: Diversity in pest control

Julia Pittman, Chair of BPCA's EDI Committee, gives her view on why diversity isn't just a tickbox exercise - it's good for business.

05 March 2026

Branding tips to boost your business

Which? Trusted Trader looks at how to create a cohesive brand for your business to help you stand out from the crowd.

05 March 2026

Avoiding illicit Advion pitfalls

Pest controllers are being warned to be careful to only source their Advion Cockroach and Advion Ant gel products from the authorised distribution network, or potentially fall foul of counterfeit product that could adversely affect results and risk b

05 March 2026

Annual Report: 2025

Our annual report is published in PPC magazine – making it accessible to thousands of pest professionals and the entire sector.

05 March 2026

Annual report: President's report

BPCA’s President reflects on a successful year strengthening professionalism in UK pest management, celebrating member contributions while preparing a new strategy to guide the industry toward 2030.

05 March 2026

Annual report: Committee conversations

We held a roundtable conversation with our four committee chairs to reflect on the great work they all achieved with their fellow volunteers in 2025.

05 March 2026

Annual report: They work for you

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.

05 March 2026

Annual report: 2025 in numbers

Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2024 annual report.

05 March 2026

PestEx 2026 showguide out now

Knowledge isn’t just given - it’s earned. And PestEx gives you two days of seminars, debates and case studies to learn from, engage with and reflect on.

04 March 2026

VIDEO: Cracking cockroach control – species, habits and treatment success

Steve Broadbent of Ensystex explores the biology and behaviour of the cockroach species most commonly encountered in the UK, including the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis).

04 March 2026

BPCA comment on Spring Statement 2026

The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.

03 March 2026

Scotland confirms glue trap ban from July 2026

Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026.

03 March 2026

Is your UV LED lamp proven to perform? Why evidence matters in pest control

Sponsored. Insect light traps play a critical role in professional pest control, particularly in supporting effective fly monitoring in food production environments.

27 February 2026

BPCA wins Magazine of the Year award at TAF 2026

BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 TAF Awards.

26 February 2026

First to be awarded Deer Management Certificate Level 3

Press release: Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3).

25 February 2026

BASF product pre-launch unveils innovative fly control solution

Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event this week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management.