Latest news from British Pest Control Association

14 March 2025

BPCA Annual Report 2024

PPC118 | Annual report

A look back at what BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2024.

 

January

Trainee pest technician job template made available for members

PestAware presentation template is made available for members

Pest-related diseases report sparks BPCA to call for better collaboration between pest management and public health.

February

BPCA urges householders to check who they are letting into their homes after reports fake pest controllers stole from a property in Hertfordshire

BPCA becomes an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute

BPCA wins the Member Engagement award at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) awards

CRRU announces CPD is now mandatory in stewardship changes. BPCA members are prepared, as CPD has long been mandatory 
for membership.

March

BPCA’s Technical Manager features on ITV’s Tonight to set out the importance of professionalism

BPCA Servicing members now automatically become TrustMark “Government endorsed quality” as part of their membership

BPCA’s amendment to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passes

PestEx returned to the London ExCeL, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from around the world.

April

Defra releases an overview of the key principles for the new licensing regime for rodent glue boards. BPCA challenges the plans on behalf of members

BPCA launches new Technical Committee.

May

 BPCA warns that public health in England is at risk due to the Government's ‘ill-thought-out’ glue board licensing scheme

BPCA releases the Future of Pest Management Survey executive summary based on the views of 816 pest professionals.

June

As a result of BPCA’s lobbying efforts, Minister Pow has asked for changes to the glue board licensing regime in England

BPCA releases its Manifesto for Pest Management, detailing our policy demands of the next government.

July

BPCA issues professional guidance for glue board users in England, ahead of the implementation of the licensing scheme

BPCA represents UK at the Global Pest Management Coalition and Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit.

August

BPCA collaborates with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to produce a bee identification guide in PPC magazine

BPCA interviews outgoing CRRU Chair Dr Alan Buckle and new Chair Nigel Cheeseright.

September  

BPCA releases new member benefit: exclusive vehicle leasing offers and support

BPCA releases Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies.

October

BPCA releases a briefing on how the Autumn budget might affect pest control companies

Consultation begins on BPCA’s Pest Management Qualifications Framework

BPCA releases guide on what the new Employment Rights Bill means for business owners, sole traders, and employees in 
pest control.

November

BPCA system upgrades begin, securing the Association’s technology for years to come. 

December

BPCA’s Best Pest Pic competition is launched ahead of PPC Live in 2025

BPCA released briefing on the updated CRRU Code detailing the primary changes for rodent control. 

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Driving excellence in pest management

BPCA is the professional association for the UK public health pest management industry. Our aim is to promote professional pest management, representing the industry, driving standards and ethics while protecting the environment.

Our annual report is published in PPC magazine – making it accessible to thousands of pest professionals and the entire sector.

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