10 June 2026

Pest Minds CIC launches volunteer committee and invites industry professionals and supporters to get involved

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

10 June 2026

Insectram launches world’s first dedicated pest control online booking portal and specially trained pest control ai call handling agent

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

VIDEO: Are our control methods fuelling neophobia in rats?

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: Scottish glue trap ban - July 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

Defra pledges to look at mole traps – BPCA responds

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

02 June 2026

No Small Matter report: Professional pest management saves UK £1.9bn a year

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

Vector-borne disease report highlights changing risks for pest professionals

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

26 May 2026

Climate adaptation is pest management’s business too

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.

26 May 2026

BASF teams up with Killgerm for third ‘On the Farm’ training day

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

BPCA members offered 25% discount on BigChange job management platform

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

26 May 2026

PelGar strengthens organisational structure

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

Get involved in DWP's Jobs Guarantee

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

19 May 2026

BASF welcomes Easter Bonanza winners to exclusive Widnes factory tour

PRESS RELEASE Pest control solutions manufacturer BASF has welcomed the winners of its 2026 Easter Bonanza competition to its Widnes factory, offering lucky pest controllers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production of rodenticide

15 May 2026

VIDEO: Bee disease training with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

In this BPCA keynote video, Jack Silberrad, Regional Bee Inspector at the National Bee Unit, gives pest professionals a practical introduction to honey bee diseases, bee removals and biosecurity. Jack explains the role of the National Bee Unit

14 May 2026

HSE issues new survey on SPS Agreement and BPR

CHEMICAL REGULATION The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a new survey to industry to understand the costs associated with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). This is in the context of negotiations with the EU on a new Sanitary

13 May 2026

King’s Speech 2026: What’s in it for us?

POLICY WATCH On 13 May 2026, the King delivered the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The speech is written by the government and sets out its legislative plans for the new parliamentary session. This year’s sp

07 May 2026

Pest Minds launches new Charter to improve mental health support across pest management

SECTOR INITIATIVES Pest Minds, the mental health Community Interest Company for the pest management sector, has launched a new Charter to help businesses take practical, meaningful steps to support mental health and wellbeing at work.

05 May 2026

Dodgy certificates, bogus qualifications and the wild west of choosing a pest contractor

STAFF BLOG Lorraine Norton, BPCA Operations Manager, 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. Logo abuse deva

04 May 2026

BPCA highlights importance of pest control following suspected cruise ship Hantavirus deaths

PUBLIC HEALTH 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. Three people have died after a

01 May 2026

PelGar International confirms Asia Business Manager role

PRESS RELEASE 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. The role reflects the con

23 March 2026

BPCA responds to bread recall over possible rodent contamination

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have warned rodent infestations can pose a significant public health risk in the wake of a ‘do not eat’ alert from the Food Standards Agency. The FSA issued th

28 April 2026

Don't forget to check your state pension age

RETIREMENT PLANNING Pest controllers who are nearing retirement are being reminded to check their state pension age, which is rising between 2026 and 2028.  Why it matters  The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67 be

28 April 2026

BASF: why now is the time to support rural clients

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. With rodent pressure increasing, resistance concerns g

28 April 2026

APCA demands urgent action against mosquitoes on World Malaria Day

PRESS RELEASE The African Pest Control Association (APCA) joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day 2026, under the theme: 'Accelerate the fight: invest, innovate, and implement to end malaria'. Malaria remains one of

24 April 2026

BPCA backs ACA call for practical UK REACH approach

CHEMICAL REGULATION BPCA has added its voice to calls for a more practical approach to UK REACH, warning that unnecessary duplication could affect product availability, costs and innovation across the pest management supply chain. T