27 October 2026
CAREERS BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24. Our sector needs people to consider pest management
26 October 2026
PPC124 | OPINION Are we the problem? PPC picks the brains of some rodent behaviour experts to explore why some rodents avoid traps, bait stations and monitoring devices, and whether our own control methods could be helping them learn what to a
PPC124 | BUSINESS For most pest control technicians, the van is effectively a mobile office, equipment store and workshop rolled into one. Whether you’re carrying ladders, bait boxes, proofing materials, application equipment or PPE
23 October 2026
PRESS RELEASE London-based BPCA member ThermoPest has launched a free 40-minute online course for housing officers, caretakers, support workers, care staff and hotel housekeeping teams. The course is designed to help frontline staff
PRESS RELEASE Fancy swapping notes with fellow pest professionals while trying your hand at clay pigeon shooting? BPCA members are invited to join the BigChange team in Manchester on Friday 27 November for an afternoon of clays, connectio
22 October 2026
PESTAWARE SUMMIT British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as strategic partner for the Public Health and Communities stream at PestAware Summit 2027. The new confer
21 October 2026
EUROPE BPCA is a member of CEPA, the European pest management trade association. Its September newsletter covers access to pest management tools, rodent-borne disease research and a European food hygiene ruling. Here’s what these develop
19 October 2026
SECTOR NEWS Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help British Pest Control Association (BPCA) explore demand for international training and certification. If your business operates in a country where suitabl
15 October 2026
LEGISLATION Today (15 October 2026), BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management. A private member
TECH AND MARKETING Matt Goren, founder of RunOctopus, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found. I should probab
14 October 2026
STAFF BLOG Rosina Robson, BPCA Chief Executive, reflects on a day at Labour’s conference, the conversations taking place around government and what they mean for BPCA members. I attended business day at Labour’s conferen
13 October 2026
From recognising a suspect hornet to understanding why an unreported nest treatment can cause problems, this BPCA debate explores where pest professionals fit into the response. Natalie Bungay chairs a discussion with experts from pest managemen
09 October 2026
NO SMALL MATTERS REPORT Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are urging householders to take swift action if they suspect pest activity in their home and help avoid the mental health impacts of living with an infestation.
08 October 2026
STEWARDSHIP BPCA is reminding members to check their technicians’ CRRU-UK CPD records before 31 December 2026, so they have the points they need for 2027. Technicians who rely on the CPD route to purchase or use professional-g
05 October 2026
PRESS RELEASE Envu has announced that Maxforce Platin will be withdrawn from the UK and Irish markets, with sales ending in March 2027 and a final use date of September 2027. The cockroach control product contains clothianidin. Envu
29 September 2026
EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027. When: 2-3 February 2027 Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Held bi-annually, and organised by the National Pest Managem
25 September 2026
AWARDS On a spectacular night for BPCA, the team took home awards in all four nominated categories, plus the coveted Grand Prix Award, at the 2026 Memcom Awards. The memcom Membership Excellence Awards are designed to showcase the v
23 September 2026
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
PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026. Lancashire Bird Control specialise in providing bird control services througho
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
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
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
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
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
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
