23 June 2026
AWARDS The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in association with the British Pest Control Association, N.P.T.A. Limited and Basis Prom
PESTAWARE Sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have prompted a call for householders in the East Midlands to keep an eye out for ‘things that go buzz’ this summer. National trade b
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BPCA has suggested four new policies that would help to support members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector. These have been submitted to the National Policy Forum (NPF), an organisation that oversees poli
FRIENDWATCH Emma Turnbull, Biodiversity Training Officer at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present. S
EUROPEAN PEST MANAGEMENT CEPA has reported a busy year of advocacy, professionalisation and international work, with 2025 marking the European association’s 50th anniversary. The organisation’s 2025 Activity Report sets out wo
CPD VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment. The session looks at how bed bugs feed, move, hide an
In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Emma Turnbull, Biodiversity Training Officer at the Bat Conservation Trust, gives an introduction to British bats and explains what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work in buildings where ba
SPONSORED VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum-sponsored session, Jeferson de Andrade from BASF explores the challenges of professional fly control and introduces Seclira® Fly Bait, a new ready-to-use aerosol bait innovation expected for the U
CPD VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis takes us back to basics with a practical refresher on rodent biology, behaviour, proofing and rodenticide selection. Sophie explains why rats and mice are so
SECTOR ANALYSIS BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.
22 June 2026
STAFF BLOG Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, reflects on the importance of working dogs in pest management, and the need to protect them as the law changes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Working d
INVASIVE SPECIES The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Security Risk Assessment. They found that there is a low risk from mosquito-borne diseases over the next 5 years, but will become a greater issue over the lo
19 June 2026
PRESS RELEASE Exterminators PLC, Asia’s first publicly listed pest management company and BPCA Observer member announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G.
10 June 2026
PRESS RELEASE Pest Minds CIC is pleased to announce the formation of its first Volunteer Committee and is inviting passionate individuals to help shape the future of mental health support within the pest management industry. Since i
PRESS RELEASE BPCA membership benefit provider, Insectram, provider of professional pest management software, today announced the global launch of a revolutionary field service automation suite. For the first time, pest control operators
04 June 2026
CPD VIDEO Why do some rats avoid traps, bait stations and monitoring devices altogether? In this member-only debate video, a panel of pest management experts explore the science of neophobia, the fear of new objects, and how it can affect the
02 June 2026
GUIDANCE Scotland’s ban on glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026. From this date, it will be an offence to use, supply or possess a glue trap. It will also be an offence to allow someone to use or supply a glue trap.
28 May 2026
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Over Christmas, the Government launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, which included a commitment to review mole traps. SPEED READ The government’s Animal Welfare Strategy included a commitment to review mole t
RESEARCH An independent report commissioned by British Pest Control Association (BPCA) reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK. Pest control is a small sector with a big impact. It contributes £1
26 May 2026
INVASIVE SPECIES The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have published the first annual One Health Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance r
STAFF BLOG Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, looks at the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of UK climate risk, and explains why pest professionals have a bigger role in adaptation than many people might realise.
PRESS RELEASE Back by popular demand, BASF and Killgerm have announced the return of their specialist ‘On the Farm’ pest control training day for a third consecutive year. Designed as a hands-on, interactive experience,
27 May 2026
MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses. The new member benefit is available to all BPCA members, regardless of busi
PRESS RELEASE PelGar International has strengthened its organisational structure with the formal appointment of three Heads of Function, reflecting both the growing scale of the business and the depth of expertise within its leadership team.
21 May 2026
RECRUITMENT The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking employers in select areas to provide jobs to young people through the scheme. The Jobs Guarantee provides a fully subsidised 6-month paid job to 18-24-year-olds, with the D
