23 September 2026

Support for students as report highlights infestation impacts

PESTAWARE An online guide is being issued to students in a bid to help them avoid pest problems as they settle into accommodation at the start of the academic year. National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), creat

23 September 2026

Lancashire Bird Control wins gong at National Pest Awards 2026

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026. Founded in 2017, Lancashire Bird Control specialise in providing bird control

23 September 2026

Over half of English councils recommend BPCA members, research finds

RESEARCH BPCA research has found that UK councils regularly recommend BPCA members to their residents. Local councils are often the first port of call when pests are found, but with so many councils no longer providing pest management

18 September 2026

VIDEO: Delivering specification-ready pest management with Paul Westgate

CPD VIDEO Pest control specifications aren’t just paperwork: they’re the foundation of many pest management contracts. For clients in the food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, getti

15 September 2026

National Pest Awards 2026 winners announced

AWARDS The winners of the National Pest Awards, organised by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week. Once again, BPCA members were heavily represented amongst the winners, taking the gongs in all but one category.

14 September 2026

Rentokil crowned Pest Business of the Year at National Pest Awards 2026

PRESS RELEASE Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 National Pest Awards, the highest accolade awarded at an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control ind

14 September 2026

PestWorld 2026 – a global event for global delegates

EVENTS A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026. They provide opportunities for international delegates to socialise, network, attend specific business and i

14 September 2026

New BPCA online course helps technicians tackle Environmental Risk Assessments

TRAINING AND CPD BPCA has launched a new online course to give pest professionals practical guidance on completing Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) when considering professional-grade rodenticides. Creating Pest Management Envi

14 September 2026

BPCA takes pest management priorities to Parliament at chemicals reception

LOBBYING BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson joined representatives from across the UK chemicals sector at a parliamentary reception last week, using the opportunity to discuss regulation, UK-EU relations and the importance of maintaining acce

08 September 2026

Yellow-Legged hornets on agenda as Ashford MP visits BPCA member

MEMBER NEWS Ashford MP Sojan Joseph has heard first-hand how professional pest management could play a greater role in tackling invasive species, including Yellow-Legged (Asian) hornets, during a visit to BPCA member Bounty Pest Control.

07 September 2026

Awaab’s Law comes to Scotland

LEGISLATION Scotland’s version of Awaab’s Law will soon come into force, initially applying to mould and damp. The nature of working in pest management, including the ability to enter people’s homes and see what many

15 September 2026

How to engage with politicians and raise your profile

GUIDANCE Being a BPCA member is all about taking pride in your work, and engaging with your local politician is a great way to show it. Here’s how. Ciaran Breen, BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer, explains how engaging with elected

07 September 2026

BPCA members offered 40% off Simprosium 2026 tickets

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members and their teams can get 40% off tickets for Simprosium 2026, taking place in London on 22-23 September. BigChange and Simpro are joining forces to host the two-day field service conference at Hilton Londo

07 September 2026

NHS Wales wants to hear from pest management businesses

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY Pest management businesses across South and West Wales are being invited to help shape potential future NHS Wales pest management contracts. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is carrying out early market engag

04 September 2026

VIDEO: Textile pests – identification, damage and management strategies

CPD VIDEO Textile pests are quietly one of the costliest and most underestimated problems for pest professionals. From historic carpets to retail stock, from wardrobe storage to museum collections, the damage caused by species e

02 September 2026

Volunteers wanted: Derby dung beetle surveying

CONSERVATION Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are looking for volunteers to help take part in a dung beetle project, as part of rewilding efforts at Allestree Park in Derby. Rewilding Officers are exploring how the Minotaur dung beetle (Ty

27 August 2026

BPCA to showcase pest management careers to DWP and youth support organisations

CAREERS BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management. More than 200 people have already regi

26 August 2026

Derby MP discusses pest control toolkit and housing reform with BPCA

POLICY AND CAMPAIGNS  BPCA has highlighted the importance of professional pest management to public health during a visit by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson to member company CSS Pest Services.  MP visits give BPCA a

26 August 2026

SOFHT announced as first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027

EVENTS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027. SOFHT will partner with BPCA on the Food Security and Resilien

26 August 2026

Watch out for tipsy wasps this sting season

PESTAWARE Worker wasps are leaving their nests and feasting on fermented fruit that can cause them to cause them to become inebriated, more aggressive and more likely to sting, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

25 August 2026

Insights into working dogs in pest management

RESEARCH In July, BPCA launched a survey looking at your experience of using working dogs in pest management. Here’s what we learned. BPCA is committed to protecting the pest management toolkit, of which working dogs are an impo

25 August 2026

Associate pest management trainers wanted

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is developing its network of associate trainers to help meet growing demand for professional pest management training across the UK. The expanded network will give BPCA greater flexibility to deliver co

25 August 2026

Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) is coming - 1 October 2026

PUBLIC AFFAIRS A system for digital waste tracking is being rolled out across the UK to tackle waste crime and make reporting easier. BPCA is committed to helping its members achieve the highest standards of business practice, includi

19 August 2026

Ham or Jam? UCL asks pest professionals to help track what wasps are eating

RESEARCH Researchers at University College London (UCL) are asking pest professionals to contribute to a citizen science project investigating what wasps choose to eat throughout the summer. The Picnic Wasp Survey 2026 is examining

19 August 2026

VIDEO: Taking the lead: changing shooting and ammunition laws for pest professionals

CPD VIDEO Lead ammunition rules are changing, and pest professionals who use rifles, shotguns or air weapons need to understand what that means in practice. In this presentation, rural pest management specialist Dave Archer looks at the c