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03 July 2026
Youth Jobs Grant Worth £3,000 Launched
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched its new Youth Jobs Grant, with eligible employers able to receive up to £ 3,000 for each young person hired. . More
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29 June 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025
Employment law expert Hema Mistry outlines major workplace rights reforms and how employers can prepare for upcoming legal changes.. More
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29 June 2026
Ask the technical team: July 2026
BPCA’s technical team answers common questions on Ficam D withdrawal, glue-trap legislation, and waste disposal responsibilities.. More
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29 June 2026
What the 2025 BPCA Future of Pest Management survey tells us
BPCA’s Future of Pest Management survey highlights growing resistance challenges, changing rodenticide use, emerging technologies, and strong support for professional regulation.. More
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29 June 2026
Low- and no-chemical management of wasps
Integrated pest management techniques help reduce reliance on insecticides for wasp control through proofing, monitoring, housekeeping, and physical nest removal.. More
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29 June 2026
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity
Bee disease awareness and biosecurity guidance helps pest professionals identify disease risks, protect honeybee populations, and manage bee removals responsibly.. More
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29 June 2026
Scent science: emerging global pest threats
Dr Sophie Wulff explores climate change, invasive species, scent science and AI-driven detection transform pest-control.. More
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29 June 2026
A mole trapping professional’s swansong
Industry veteran Dave Archer discusses humane mole control, trap welfare concerns, and improving trapping standards through research and innovation.. More
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29 June 2026
Is upselling really the key to growth for pest companies?
Pest professionals share how solving customer problems through proofing, training, and related services creates value, builds trust, and grows more resilient businesses.. More
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29 June 2026
Understanding consumer vulnerability
Consumer vulnerability affects most customers, highlighting how empathy, clear communication, and awareness improve service and outcomes.. More
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25 June 2026
HSE urges employers to manage extreme heat risks
HSE has reminded employers that they have a legal duty to protect workers from extreme heat, following a heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency.. More
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23 June 2026
Bats in buildings: what pest professionals need to know
Emma Turnbull at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present.. More
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23 June 2026
No Small Matter report gains support from government, MPs and industry bodies
BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector.. More
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02 June 2026
No Small Matter report: Professional pest management saves UK £1.9bn a year
An independent report commissioned by BPCA reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK.. More
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27 May 2026
BPCA members offered 25% discount on BigChange job management platform
Members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses.. More
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21 May 2026
Get involved in DWP's Jobs Guarantee
DWP is seeking employers provide jobs to young people through the scheme. The Jobs Guarantee provides a fully subsidised 6-month paid job to 18-24-year-olds, with the DWP funding all employment costs.. More
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05 May 2026
Dodgy certificates, bogus qualifications and the wild west of choosing a pest contractor
Lorraine Norton discusses a recent logo-abuse case, what it reveals about professional rodenticide use, and why customers still need help choosing the right pest control contractor.. More
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24 April 2026
DWP webinar to showcase work experience opportunities for employers
BPCA members are invited to attend an upcoming DWP webinar on how work experience placements can support businesses while helping young people take their first steps into employment.. More
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24 April 2026
Brian O'Donnell appointed Chair of BPCA Professional Standards Committee
Brian O'Donnell has been appointed Chair of BPCA’s Professional Standards Committee and has taken up a seat on the BPCA Executive Board.. More
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07 April 2026
Employment Rights Act changes now in force
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now live. From 6 April 2026, a number of changes will affect how you manage your team.. More
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07 April 2026
Pest management and fuel access: BPCA makes the case for key worker recognition
BPCA has written to the Secretary of States for Business & Trade and Energy Security & Net Zero, to ask that pest professionals be included in the National Emergency Plan for Fuel, setting out the sector’s case as an essential service and key work.... More
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08 April 2026
BPCA launches new manifestos for Wales and Scotland
BPCA has published two new manifestos setting out how the next Welsh and Scottish Governments can better protect homes, businesses and public health from pests. More
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31 March 2026
GUIDANCE: Bee disease awareness and biosecurity for pest professionals
Bee disease is one of those risks that can quietly sit in the background of a job until it suddenly becomes very real. For pest professionals involved in bee removals, understanding disease risk, spotting the signs and knowing what to do next is e.... More
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26 March 2026
BPCA highlights pest management at major housing reform event
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.. More
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25 March 2026
Natalie returns to BPCA in new role as Head of Membership and Technical
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.. More