16 April 2025

TrustMark unveils new research to build a skilled and competent RMI workforce

PRESS RELEASE TrustMark has published a new report with views from frontline micro and small businesses on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors.

24 April 2025

New rules on workplace recycling in England

LEGISLATION New recycling rules in England, effective from March 31, 2025, require businesses with 10 or more employees to separate waste into three categories: dry recyclables (including paper, metal, plastic, and glass), food waste, and gene

24 April 2025

Case study: Tackling tough infestations with Selontra

PRESS RELEASE Chris Venables of Venables Pest Control was asked to tackle an infestation at an environmentally conscious site using Selontra, despite abundant competing food sources. Through strategic monitoring, bait station mapping, and

23 April 2025

Guest blog: Developing a Lantra-approved night shooting course

GUEST BLOG Karolien Van der Vorm, Founder and Owner of 360 Wildlife Control Ltd and member of BPCA's WildWise group, talks about how she believes there's a lack of available shooting training in the industry and what's being done to fill the g

23 April 2025

Records broken at PestWorld East 2025

EVENTS A record number of delegates from across the global professional pest management industry came together to attend PestWorld East 2025. This was held between 15-16 April 2025 at The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Stag

23 April 2025

OPEN LETTER: Glue Board Act fails to protect animal welfare or public health, says BPCA

LOBBYING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BPCA have written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.   The letter outlines how the glue trap licensing scheme in England has failed.  Co

22 April 2025

WANTED: Engaging technicians for social media takeover

SOCIAL MEDIA Fancy yourself a pest control content creator? We've got just the gig for you! For World Pest Day 2025, we’re looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (2-6 June).

22 April 2025

UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)’s minimal impact public health pest management

The Government recently published the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) , setting out a strategy to reduce the environmental risk of pesticides by 10% over the next five years.  NAP is unlikely to have an immediate or drastic impac

16 April 2025

Join BPCA's new Special Interest Group: BugWise

VOLUNTEERS BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods.  The BugWise SIG will be run by our Technical and Compliance Manager, Niall Gallagher, and will meet once e

15 April 2025

Eight risks homeowners need to be aware of during the Birmingham bin strikes

PESTAWARE Families are at risk as bin strikes create a paradise for pests on the streets of Birmingham, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Looking for help with an active infestation? Find a qualified pest profe

09 April 2025

Squeak-A-Boo scoops business award

PRESS RELEASE Somerset-based BPCA member, Squeak-A-Boo Pest Management, won the Start Up of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2025. The awards are now in their 20th year, and recognise companies around Somerset for exce

08 April 2025

New opportunities for Outcast Ant use

Press release Unseasonably warm spring weather has already brought ant activity out into the sunshine, and an increase in call outs for their control. Professional pest managers are increasingly turning to the convenience and ease o

07 April 2025

WEBINAR: Practical ant control for pest professionals

CPD VIDEO  Dealing with ant infestations, whichever the species, can bring with it some real challenges, whether the colony has been established for only a short period or for a significant length of time. Our webinar is designed to

02 April 2025

VIDEO: BPCA Annual Report 2024

Annual Report Watch our video round-up of the BPCA Annual Report, feat. the President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Committee updates.  All information correct at the time of filming.  On BPCA Registered? Make sure

01 April 2025

HSE: Stress Awareness Month

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING April is Stress Awareness Month and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put together some tips and webinars on managing stress in the workplace.  Five simple steps Complete the five steps of

27 March 2025

PPC Live 2025 review: a showcase of pest control expertise

REVIEW 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 th

26 March 2025

Best Pest Pic 2025 winner announced

COMPETITION BPCA were pleased to announce the winner of the #BestPestPic2025 competition at PPC Live in Harrogate last week.  Lizzie Mills, Rentokil, won the Association’s competition to find the best image of public heal

21 March 2025

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14 March 2025

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14 March 2025

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14 March 2025

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13 March 2025

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

MEMBERSHIP TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established role in the o

25 March 2025

Cleankill signs up to Armed Forces Covenant

PRESS RELEASE After discussions with ex-services employees, BPCA member Cleankill Pest Control has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise to support the Armed Forces community. Around 9 percent of Cleankill’s staff

25 March 2025

Fill out the TrustMark Registered Businesses survey for a chance to win

SURVEY TrustMark are currently running our annual Registered Business Survey and we want BPCA members to take part. As a TrustMark Registered Business, we value your membership and are committed to supporting you to succeed. To ensure we'

25 March 2025

Pelsis launch new range of sustainable LED fly control solutions

PRESS RELEASE Pelsis Group, a global manufacturer and supplier of pest control solutions, has launched the Halo LED range, a new energy-efficient fly control solution designed to help businesses reduce operational costs while maintaining the h