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  • 05 June 2023

    Meet the member: London Network for Pest Solutions

    PPC111 | Meet the member PPC magazine interviewed Paul Cooper, MD of BPCA member company London Network for Pest Solutions. He tells us about what it’s like to work for a company owned by a local authority and why his BPCA membership.... More

  • 05 June 2023

    Meet the member: Intercleanse Pest Control

    PPC111 | Meet the member In PPC111 we caught up with West Sussex-based Technical and Operations Director Charles Murahwa, to talk about his background and the challenges of running Intercleanse Pest Control. PPC| First off, the e.... More

  • 24 May 2023

    MEMBER VOTE: Changes to BPCA Articles of Association and Rules

    ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA members are being asked to vote on an updated set of Articles of Association and Rules at the BPCA Annual General Meeting (16 June 2023). This page has been designed to give BPCA members everything they need.... More

  • 26 April 2023

    BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

    BPCA MEMBERSHIP The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023.  The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector. The aw.... More

  • 26 April 2023

    Alex Wade elected as Chair of BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

    Association news Pest consultant and director of Wade Environmental, Alex Wade, has been elected chair of BPCA’s Outreach and Communications Committee.  As chair, Alex will lead the Committee, which sets the direction.... More

  • 20 April 2023

    Introducing BPCA Quest: HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal advice service

    BPCA has partnered with Quest to provide BPCA members with comprehensive new benefits, available to access free of charge.  BPCA members now have unlimited access to: Four advice services (HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal) Th.... More

  • 30 March 2023

    New BPCA Code of Best Practice for wood boring insects released

    BPCA has released a Code of Best Practice for the Control of Wood Boring Insects. A BPCA Code is a set of written rules which explains how people working in our industry should behave in a particular situation. Members must abide by C.... More

  • 27 March 2023

    Pest industry out in force for PPC Live 2023

    EVENTS The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, Yorkshire last week. 528 visitors came along to the British Pest Control Association’s event on Wed.... More

  • 07 March 2023

    New general licence checklist templates now available in member library

    MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA has developed template checklists to evidence your justification for using lethal control when carrying out bird management work. Created with the support of BPCA BirdWise, our special interest group for bird manage.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    Pests in the press: October to December 2022

    PPC110 | News Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness. The seasonal push to raise awareness of rat and mouse issues took the l.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    Member benefit in focus: Free SSIP assessments from CQMS

    PPC110 | Member benefit Kerry Howe, Director of CQMS, explains the CQMS health and safety accreditation, and helps you understand how it works for your business. Are you aware of a new member benefit – a free SSIP assessment.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    BPCA Annual Report 2022

    PPC110 | Annual report A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2022. Another challenging year to be sure, but BPCA coped admirably. February ■ BPCA Registered was independently verified by the.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    President's Report: Challenges and progress

    PPC110 | Annual report In Chris Cagienard's first President's Report since taking the role, he talks about delivering on the Association's strategy during a milestone year for BPCA. At BPCA, we’re working hard to deliver on t.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    BPCA Committee Reports 2022

    PPC110 | 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 2022.  Servicing committee report: Members supporting members "We’re al.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    BPCA Treasurer’s report 2022

    PPC110 | Annual report Treasurer’s report: A good year and strong sales in digital 2022 was a good year. The Association’s revenue and net surplus were above plan and largely explained by the performance of PestEx, which.... More

  • 21 February 2023

    BPCA Board - They work for you

    PPC110 | 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

  • 21 February 2023

    INFOGRAPHIC: 2022 in numbers

    PPC 110 | Annual report Take a look at the key figures from BPCA's 2022 annual report. . More

  • 21 February 2023

    PPC Live 2023 show guide out now

    PPC 110 | Events  DOWNLOAD SHOWGUIDE   REGISTER NOW PPC Live is heading back to Yorkshire Welcome to the PPC Live show guide: your definitive look at what’s happening at the biggest pest event of the year. On 22 M.... More

  • 07 February 2023

    New member benefit: Life, vehicle and more insurance products from Stubben Edge (Risk)

    MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Stubben Edge (Risk) to offer members a growing range of insurance products that meet the demands and needs of those working in the pest management sector. With your BPCA membership, you can.... More

  • 16 January 2023

    New member benefit: Special offers, free gifts, training discounts and monthly prize draw with Edialux Professional

    MEMBER BENEFIT Edialux Professional is now offering a whole host of exclusive benefits for fellow BPCA members.  BPCA member companies now have access to: A monthly prize draw BPCA members are automatically entered int.... More

  • 06 January 2023

    Best Pest Pic competition returns for PPC Live 2023

    BPCA is looking for the best pest photograph and is offering a £500 prize for anyone who captures the perfect image of public health pest control. The competition is now officially open. All you need to do is tweet your image to @brit.... More

  • 03 January 2023

    New member benefit: Personalised workwear with 1env

    MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA member 1env is offering members exclusive discounts on their personalised workwear. Buy any four embroidered clothing items and get one more free as a BPCA member. 1env’s now supply a wide range of high.... More

  • 03 January 2023

    New member benefit: Discounted tyres, MOTs and servicing subscriptions with Kwik Fit Club

    MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has partnered with Kwik Fit to give members discounts on car and van maintenance needs. BPCA members get 4% off Kwik Fit Club, a subscription service that helps take the hassle out of vehicle maintenance. .... More

  • 09 December 2022

    New member benefit: Discounted print services from Stirland Paterson

    MEMBER BENEFIT Use the same amazing print service as PPC magazine. Members can take advantage of BPCA’s relationship with Stirland Paterson by getting 10% off all your print requirements. Stirland Paterson can help pest man.... More

  • 18 November 2022

    New treatment report templates for BPCA members

    MEMBERSHIP DOCUMENTS A brand new report template for rodent treatments, available for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required). An updated version of a general treatment r.... More