02 February 2026
CPD VIDEO Dr Sophie Wulff, Arctech Innovation, explores how climate change, global travel and resistance are reshaping pest control and why accurate detection is becoming more important than ever. Sophie looks at rising pest volatility, f
CPD VIDEO Winter weather catches out even experienced drivers. Snow, ice, heavy rain and poor visibility all increase the risk on UK roads, especially for pest professionals who spend long days travelling between jobs. Al Richardson from
CPD VIDEO Large warehouses, food factories and distribution centres bring big challenges when it comes to rodent control. In this talk, Michael Dunbar, Technical Manager at Killgerm, shares real-world lessons from years of field biology inspec
CPD VIDEO The pest control industry is changing fast. AI, smart traps and digital monitoring are no longer “nice to have” – they’re quickly becoming essential. In this sponsored session, Craig from Insectram looks
20 January 2026
PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging farmers to check stored farm machinery for pests over the winter to avoid discovering costly damage in the spring. In 2023/24, farms in England spent &poun
28 January 2026
TECHNOLOGY The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country. The aim is ambitious: to help upskill 10 million workers by 2030 and m
29 January 2026
SURVEY The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important. Take the survey Foll
MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with BPCA member company Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management busin
27 January 2026
PRESS RELEASE Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director. Announcing the news of Tom joining the business, Steve Jackson, Inovus founder and Commercial Director, commented, “H
PRESS RELEASE iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert, to help with diagnosis and consideration of treatment options.
LOBBYING BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing. The minimum standards social tenants in No
PRESS RELEASE Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025. Rats accounted for a quarter (25%) of all Rentokil recorded
HEALTH AND WELLBEING A survey by pest control solutions manufacturer BASF, has revealed that nearly half of pest control professionals feel their career has negatively affected their mental health, highlighting the pressures faced by workers i
26 January 2026
EVENTS BPCA will be exhibiting at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026 in London on 12-13 February 2026. This event is one of Europe’s leading food and product safety conferences, bringing together professionals from across the industry
21 January 2026
INVASIVE SPECIES A dead nest belonging to a yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, making it the first confirmed discovery in Wales. Also known as the Asian hornet, it is an invasive, non-native species and was first seen
EVENTS The full programme for the PestEx Spotlight Theatre is out now. Two days of live debates, panel sessions and audience-led discussion. All free to attend. Register for free Running alongside the Technical Thea
15 January 2026
CPD VIDEO We spend a lot of time talking about products, pests and labels. But what about the equipment that actually puts chemistry where it needs to be? In this BPCA Technical Keynote Webinar session, Anna Iversen, board-certified entom
EVENTS BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals. Running on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March, the Technical Theatre brings together expert spe
14 January 2026
CPD EVENTS AND TRAINING BPCA is inviting the whole industry to our refreshed in-person Training Forums for 2026, giving pest professionals more chances to learn, debate and get hands-on with practical skills across the UK. The
12 January 2026
BIRD MANAGEMENT The 2026 bird general licences are now live (from 1 January 2026), and there are a few changes pest controllers need to clock, especially if you work across borders. The two headline points in England are: Natur
08 January 2026
CPD VIDEO Gulls are one of the most complex bird species for pest professionals to manage. Their protected status, changing behaviour and increasing presence in urban environments make control work challenging and highly scrutinised. In t
LEGISLATION The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday (7 January), after the Third Delegated Legislation Committee appeared t
07 January 2026
LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and pub
06 January 2026
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way. The Explore A
05 January 2026
LEGISLATION The government has published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, setting out a series of commitments that could have significant implications for wildlife control and pest management activity. As expected, th
