26 June 2025
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework. It’s well documented that BPCA is working on the strategic development of a
PRESS RELEASE Following the eye-opening results of last year’s research, leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the
PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control innovation, has unveiled a durable, reusable trap specifically engineered to tackle stubborn silverfish infestations. The new silverfish trap combines long-term monit
WORLD PEST DAY To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians. Five technicians from BPCA member c
EVENTS The full programme of events for this year’s PestWorld 2025 is now available. When: 21-24 October 2025 Where: Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Programme details, along with registrati
25 June 2025
HEALTH AND SAFETY As the weather in the UK heats up, here's some advice on how to stay safe while working in the heat. We already know that some of you who are self-employed are choosing to work in the mornings and late evenin
16 June 2025
VIDEO Join Brandon Runyon from Swat Pest Management in the USA as he talks about what servicing is like across the pond. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special! The British Pest Control Asso
VIDEO Join John Stewart from Pelsis in the UK as he talks about insect trapping. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special! The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events s
VIDEO Join David Priddy from Sundew in Australia as he talks about European wasps. This video is taken from BPCA Digital Forum 31 World Pest Day special! The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events
PARTNERSHIPS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making. As
13 June 2025
PPC119 is out now! We've got some great guest articles this issue, with part two of Dave Archer's deer management write-up, a piece on insect light traps from Tom Holmes and a round-up of Paul Westgate's bendiocarb talk from PPC
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12 June 2025
PPC119 | EDITORIAL As a magazine and a trade association, we’re meant to be noisy. We need to shout loudly about what’s going on in the industry and call out what’s going wrong when we see it. BPCA’s noisy open letter t
PPC119 | PESTS IN THE PRESS 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. Rats and mice continued to dominate the pest-related headl
CPD VIDEO Controlling bed bug infestations (and monitoring high-risk sites) will always be some of the trickier jobs pest professionals face. In this video, Dr Richard Naylor and Alexia Naylor examine the latest innovations and treatment
PPC119 | ASSOCIATION Rosina Robson joined British Pest Control Association (BPCA) as Chief Executive in June 2025. With more than 20 years’ experience in lobbying and government relations, Rosina brings a strong track record of cham
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In this issue of Ask the technical team, we talk wood pigeons, bee swarms, badgers and ticks. SPEED VIEW: A holistic approach can help you obtain an individual licence for bird control Use your knowledge of bee sw
PPC119 | EVENTS 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. As always, BPCA has been listening to your feedback, analysing
PPC119 | PPC LIVE REVIEW A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025.
PPC119 | TECHNICAL In this article, we summarise research led by Jonathan L Richardson from the University of Richmond, which examines the concerning rise in urban rat populations globally and its implications for the pest management ind
PPC119 | INFOGRAPHIC In PPC119 we took a close look at some of the smaller pests that are common in the UK.
PPC119 | OPINION At PPC Live 2025, a panel discussion on the benefits of social media for pest controllers took place. We round up the key talking points for PPC119. Speakers: Scott Johnstone, BPCA Host (PPC) Jane Shepherd, Sh
