09 March 2026
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LEGISLATION The Government has confirmed when new restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition will take effect across England, Scotland and Wales. The measures follow recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE
05 March 2026
CHEMICAL REGULATION 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
PPC122 | TECHNICAL Niall Gallagher, Technical Manager at BPCA, shares practical insight on one of the most challenging bird species facing pest professionals today. Niall explores gull identification, licensing, behaviour and the practica
PPC122 | MEET THE TECHNICIAN Dale Seaman, Pest Control Technician at Bounty Pest Control, completed the onboarding scheme and his Level 2 Certificate in record time. He spoke to PPC magazine about how he found the industry and how the str
PPC122 | OPINION 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. In discussions about diversity, we often focus on gender, race, age, or disabilit
PPC122 | BUSINESS Whether you’re a sole trader or have a larger business, branding is important for creating an identity for your business and building relationships with customers. Having a brand that appeals to your target market and i
PRESS RELEASE 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 affe
06 March 2026
TEAM UPDATE BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026, which recognises inspirational women shaping the future of membership organisations across the UK. The annual Powerlist
PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT Our annual report is published in PPC magazine - making it accessible to thousands of pest professionals and the entire sector. Contents 2025 milestones President's Report Treasurer's Report Comm
PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT Guided by purpose and looking ahead to 2030 It gives me great pleasure, as President, to reflect on the past year for BPCA. It has been a year with a huge amount to celebrate, driven by the shared commitment of our memb
PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT How BPCA committees are shaping the future of pest management 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. Equa
PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. The Board’s emphasis is on strategy, performance, ste
PPC122 | SHOWGUIDE Are you ready to level up? It’s our favourite time of year: PestEx 2026 is just around the corner! Our two-day event is the jewel in our events crown and will be back at the Excel in London on 18 and 19 March.
PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT
04 March 2026
CPD VIDEO Cockroach infestations are being reported more frequently across a range of environments, from domestic kitchens and care homes to food production sites and high-rise flats. Understanding how cockroaches live, feed and spread is key
ECONOMY The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Instead, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the statement to confirm previously announced meas
03 March 2026
LEGISLATION The Scottish Government has confirmed that provisions banning the use, supply and possession of rodent glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026 under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. The ch
SPONSORED BLOG Insect light traps play a critical role in professional pest control, particularly in supporting effective fly monitoring in food production environments. They support monitoring, guide trend analysis, and provide reassurance to
27 February 2026
AWARDS BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The team bagged top prize for Magazine of the Year, and received a highly commended certificate in the Diversity and Inclusion cate
26 February 2026
PRESS RELEASE Karolien Van der Vorm has become the first person in the UK to be awarded the Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3). Karolien is Founder and Owner of 360 Wildlife Control Ltd and on the BPCA WildWise group member.
25 February 2026
PRODUCTS Pest control manufacturer and BPCA member BASF held a packed product pre-launch event last week, to showcase its latest innovation in fly management. Seclira® Fly Bait is a ready-to-use pressurised fly bait designed to
EVENTS BPCA will be exhibiting at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Innovation Day on Thursday 12 March 2026 at York Biotech Campus Centre. The event brings together food manufacturers, retailers and service providers to ex
PRESS RELEASE BPCA Observer member, Exterminators PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier pest management and environmental enhancement technology company, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered Report Factory. Th
