12 February 2021

10 years and counting for CSS Pest Services

 We love to celebrate the successes of BPCA members and this year is a big one for BPCA member CSS Pest Services. Derby-based CSS was inaugurated on 14 February 2011, making this Valentine's Day the company's 10th.... More

03 February 2021

Anglian Pest Control says “thank you NHS” with goodie bag donation

BPCA member company, Anglian Pest Control, wanted to say a big thank you to their local hospital in Peterborough. Their team spent the afternoon putting together and delivering over 50 goodie bags for NHS staff battling away in the middle o.... More

12 January 2021

BPCA asks health secretary for pest professionals to get Covid-19 vaccine

BPCA has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ask that pest professionals and other key workers are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine. Ian Andrew, Chief Exec of BPCA, said: "Pest profes.... More

12 January 2021

When will pest professionals get vaccinated against Covid-19?

With phase one of the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked by many people when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines. It's likely that you already know someone who has.... More

06 January 2021

New bee removal and pest control franchise launched in the UK

PRESS RELEASE PGH Beegone Limited is a brand new franchise from the owners of BPCA member company PGH Pest Control & Prevention. The PGH Beegone Limited franchise comprises of two well-established brands – PGH Pest.... More

16 December 2020

Get your nominations in for the BPCA Member Awards 2021

The BPCA Member Awards 2021 are now open to all BPCA member companies and their employees.  The awards recognise positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.  There are.... More

30 November 2020

Post-crisis planning - President's viewpoint

VIEWPOINT | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 If you’ve ever been at the epicentre of a crisis, you’ll probably have observed how people react differently under pressure. Imagine a busy city centre where a child has fallen off thei.... More

27 November 2020

Registrations opens for PestExtra: the pest management show

Registration open! Discover the latest pest control science, technology and innovation at the UK’s online trade show and conference for pest management. PestEx 2021 has moved to 2022. Instead of being upset about it, BPCA has decided.... More

26 November 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: BPCA Draft Strategy 2021-20XX

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 Over the last few months the BPCA Executive Board, Staff team, Servicing Committee, M&D Committee and a focus group of members have been working together to draft a strategy for 2021 and beyo.... More

26 November 2020

Meet the member: It’s a dog’s life with Cape SPC

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 CAPE SPC’s Luke Jones talks about going from life in the British Army to hitting the road with working dogs. I grew up with dogs all my life, but my journey into working with dog.... More

26 November 2020

Meet your new BPCA board members 2020

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 Earlier this year, at the 2020 annual general meeting, five new representatives were elected to the BPCA Executive Board. We spoke to them about their reasons for throwing their hats into the rin.... More

19 November 2020

BPCA launch new online accreditation: Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) in Pest Management

BPCA is proud to launch a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience.  The Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) accreditation can be taken e.... More

05 November 2020

Kevin Higgins leaves BPCA as Membership Manager

We’re sad to report Kevin Higgins has said his farewells to the Association. Kevin has been an avid supporter of BPCA for many years, as a member, a Committee Member, an Executive Board member, the President, a consultant, the M.... More

14 October 2020

New aluminium phosphide toolbox talk released for BPCA members

A new aluminium phosphide toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required). Aluminium Phosphide, if not used correctly, is extremely dan.... More

13 October 2020

BPCA Registered: New Master Technician category available

Pest technicians on the BPCA Registered CPD scheme can now apply for our highest category level: Master Technician. BPCA Registered is the Association's individual recognition and CPD scheme. The scheme recognises and record.... More

07 October 2020

BPCA launches new digital event PestExtra as PestEx postponed until 2022

British Pest Control Association is launching a brand new digital event following the tough decision to postpone PestEx 2021.  Given the most recent government guidance surrounding events, BPCA has made the difficult but necessar.... More

18 September 2020

BPCA highly commended in awards for ‘membership organisation of the year’

BPCA has won a highly commended award for ‘membership organisation of the year’ at the 2020 Memcom excellence awards.  BPCA picked up the accolade in the most prestigious award category, battling it out against some t.... More

18 September 2020

JOIN IN: Two new BPCA Committees now recruiting

BPCA is calling out for employees of member companies to join our new committees. The Outreach & Communication Committee and the Professional Standards Committee will launch later this year.  The new Committees of the Board w.... More

10 September 2020

SURVEY: Help us change licences for gull control in 2021 and beyond

After a challenging year for gull control in England, BPCA is asking the pest management community to help us make the process for getting a licence better. BPCA has the opportunity to positively influence Natural England regarding wha.... More

28 August 2020

NEW customisable pest advice leaflets for members

A range of pest advice leaflets are now available for members to download, customise and print on the BPCA PrintShop (login required).  Our pest advice leaflets are a great tool for you to use when explaining the i.... More

28 August 2020

New Board members elected at BPCA 2020 AGM

At BPCA’s 2020 annual general meeting (27 August), members of the Association elected new representatives to the BPCA Executive Board. With the Covid-19 pandemic having delayed the AGM for several months, the event was held onli.... More

28 August 2020

Three BPCA life memberships awarded at the 2020 AGM

British Pest Control Association awarded three BPCA life memberships at the 2020 AGM. Frances McKim, Helen Riby and Jonathan Wade were all recipients of the prestigious life membership during the first ever Digital AGM on 27 Augu.... More

10 August 2020

New pesticide labels toolbox talk released for BPCA members

A new pesticide labels toolbox talk template, for BPCA members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the Member Documents Area (login required). It is important that employers make sure that their employees are ke.... More

05 August 2020

GALLERY: PPC magazine all 100 covers

SPECIAL | PPC100 August 2020   And here we are today with our 100th issue! Thanks to our loyal readers and contributors. We&rsqu.... More

05 August 2020

PestEx 2021 exhibition stands at 50% sold or reserved

PestEx 2021 stands are already at 50% sold or reserved, as the industry looks forward to its first big event post-Covid-19 lockdown next March. With the London ExCeL confirming that they intend to be running full scale event.... More