18 March 2024

A sense of community at PestEx - the pest management show 2024

MARCH 2024 PestEx returned to the London ExCeL last week, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.  Despite a challenging time for pest professionals, the atmosphere was optimistic and future-fa.... More

29 February 2024

BPCA election results 2024 – three new Board members  

MEMBERSHIP Three new member representatives have been appointed to the BPCA Executive Board following a vote by BPCA member companies.   The successful candidates are:  Rebekah Carral, Barricade Pest Control  .... More

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. An ADR scheme is a way of resolving disputes between consumers an.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Annual Report 2023

PPC114 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2023. January ■ A series of new member benefits from Pelsis, Kwik Fit and 1env is released. February ■ BPCA partners.... More

26 February 2024

President's Report: Challenges and progress 2023

PPC114 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's President's Report, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy and what it means to be a member of the Association. Our staff team and dedicated army of over 70 volunteers.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Committee Reports 2023

PPC114 | Annual report BPCA is run by members, for members. Here, the Chairs of BPCA's various Committees update you on the work they've been doing in 2023.  Servicing committee report “Remember, we’re trying to c.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Treasurer’s Report 2023

PPC114| Annual report Another strong year for the Association 2023 was another strong year for the Association, with many key initiatives completed. To continue to deliver those, the Association needs a healthy financial platform upo.... More

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

PPC114 | Annual report The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team.  The Board’s emphasis is on strate.... More

26 February 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 2023 in numbers

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23 February 2024

BPCA picks up Member Engagement gong at TAF Awards 2024

ASSOCIATION NEWS British Pest Control Association is delighted to announce that we've won the Member Engagement Award at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. Now in its 21st year, the TAF Awards, recognise, reward and p.... More

15 February 2024

BPCA member representative elections open now

GOVERNANCE Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board. We recently advertised vacancies for volunteer Member Representative Board members to ensure continued good governance. .... More

14 February 2024

Shortlist announced for BPCA Member Awards 2024

MEMBERSHIP The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2024. The awards were created to celebrate the many positive contributions made by BPCA members to the Association, the wider pest management sec.... More

23 January 2024

NEW Trainee pest technician job template available

LIBRARY BPCA has created a brand new job template for member companies to use when hiring trainee pest controllers.  Recruitment is a hot topic in the industry right now, and many BPCA member companies have suggested they're.... More

20 January 2024

NEW PestAware presentation template for BPCA members

LIBRARY BPCA has designed a slide deck for member companies to use, to help educate the general public about the vital role that all pest professionals play in protecting public health.  Members told BPCA that they'd like to.... More

17 December 2023

BPCA offices closed over Christmas and new year

OFFICE CLOSURE BPCA's office will be closed for the holiday period and the Staff team will be unavailable from 1pm on 22 December 2023 - 8.30am 2 January 2024.  If you need a pest controller during this time, please use bpca.org.u.... More

12 December 2023

BPCA shortlisted for 2024 Trade Association awards 

YOUR ASSOCIATION The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been shortlisted for three 2024 Trade Association Awards.  BPCA is up for the following:  Skills Development Award  Membership Engagement Award.... More

24 October 2023

BPCA Rules amended by Executive Board

GOVERNANCE  The BPCA Executive Board has signed off some small amendments to the BPCA Rules, which are now available in the Member Library (login required). The changes in the Rules are designed to clarify BPCA’s existing po.... More

20 October 2023

BPCA partners with Logistics UK to offer new member benefits

MEMBER BENEFITS The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has become an affiliate member of Logistics UK to unlock new vehicle-based member benefits for all member companies. These include: Access to online vehicle complia.... More

28 September 2023

BPCA pens open letter to Minister for Rural Affairs ahead of imminent Welsh glue board ban on 17 October

POLITICS The Agriculture (Wales) Bill received Royal Assent with the sealing ceremony taking place on 17 August 2023.  It introduced a ban on the use of glue traps which will come in to force on 17 October 2023.  The Agr.... More

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Lobbying Register (UKLR), operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). BPCA is a registered lobbying organisation meaning we’re: Acc.... More

20 June 2023

NEW Field Biology Report template for BPCA members

MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS A brand new report template for Field Biologists, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Library (login required). The new template is fully customisable and gi.... More

20 June 2023

VIDEO: Watch the BPCA Member Awards 2023

VIDEO At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced. The BPCA Member Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.&n.... More

06 June 2023

Winners announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023

AWARDS The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023.  The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector. .... More

06 June 2023

Review: PPC Live remains King in the north

PPC111 | Events PPC Live took place on 22 March 2023 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. For most of you that probably feels like a lifetime ago already. But for the Staff team at BPCA, we’ve spent even more time since th.... More

05 June 2023

Member benefit in focus: BPCA Quest business support

PPC111 | Member benefit BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge. Here’s everything you need to know about the enhanced business support offering! J.... More