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26 November 2025
GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people
The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.. More
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25 November 2025
New social housing reporting checklist template to help pest technicians support landlords under Awaab’s Law
BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.
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25 November 2025
Lighting at work guidance from HSE
Pest controllers often work in environments with poor lighting conditions. This guidance is designed to help manage the risks attributed to poor lighting.. More
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25 November 2025
HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics
HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.. More
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17 November 2025
VIDEO: Money down the drain – drainage surveys and inspections
Drains are one of the most common and most confusing root causes of rodent issues. So, when should a pest controller get involved, when should you call a drainage expert, and what should you never attempt to handle yourself?. More
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31 October 2025
VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.. More
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31 October 2025
VIDEO: Duty of care: an employer’s guide | BPCA Quest HR support
In this clear and practical session, Hema Mistry, Head of Service at Quest, breaks down what every business owner needs to understand about their legal and moral responsibilities towards staff.. More
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29 October 2025
Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords
On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.. More
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29 October 2025
GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional
When cameras are placed inside homes or commercial buildings, pest professionals step into an area covered by strict privacy and data protection laws. Misusing a camera, even unintentionally, could put your company at risk of breaching the UK’s da.... More
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24 October 2025
People and gulls: BPCA represents the professional pest management sector at national summit
BPCA represented the pest management sector at the People and Gulls Summit in Inverness, where stakeholders discussed managing Scotland’s urban gulls and planning action for the next nesting season.. More
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08 October 2025
VIDEO | Qualifications framework update: September 2025
In this video, John Horsley, BPCA, takes us through the moving pieces of the new qualifications framework, why it’s being developed, and what it means for professionals in the field.
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02 October 2025
BPCA completes HSE consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides
BPCA has submitted a detailed response to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultation on the future of anticoagulant rodenticides (AVKs), ensuring the voice of professional pest management is fully represented. . More
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16 September 2025
General Licence 002 updated for feral pigeon control in Wales
NRW has updated General Licence 002 (GL002), which permits the control of feral pigeons for the purposes of protecting public health, public safety and preventing the spread of disease.. More
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11 September 2025
Awaab’s Law puts pests on the housing agenda
In her debut article, BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson explains how the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the phased rollout of Awaab’s Law will likely affect the pest management industry.. More
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08 September 2025
Government reshuffle: BPCA welcomes new ministers and invites collaboration with pest management community
On 5 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping reshuffle across the government, including new appointments at Defra and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. . More
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01 September 2025
Policy Watch: New rules on wages, contracts and vehicles explained
Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines key policy changes on the horizon that could affect pest management companies and technicians. . More
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27 August 2025
BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation
BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps. . More
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19 August 2025
VIDEO: Wasp control in 2025: behaviour, biology and evolving control strategies
Wasp season can cause alarm, stings, and serious health risks - but for pest professionals, it’s all about control, safety and smart treatment choices.. More
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18 August 2025
VIDEO: Working in Collaboration with Your EHO
Learn how pest controllers and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can work together for faster problem solving, smoother enforcement and better outcomes for clients.. More
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18 August 2025
HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides
The HSE is holding a public consultation on renewing anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. More
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18 August 2025
New BPCA guidance to help members complete NatureScot gull control licence applications
BPCA has released new guidance to support members applying for a NatureScot licence to manage gulls in Scotland. More
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28 July 2025
Air gun safety reminder after media reports of pigeon incident
You may have been made aware that the BBC reported an incident where a pigeon was found seriously injured in Glenfield, Leicestershire, having been shot with an air gun. . More
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23 July 2025
VIDEO: Environmental Risk Assessments with Insectram
Sponsored: Craig Peniket from Insectram breaks down ERAs, why they matter, and how to make them quicker and easier with the help of smart software.. More
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25 June 2025
Working in hot weather: how pest controllers can stay safe
As the weather in the UK heats up, here's some advice on how to stay safe while working in the heat. . More
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16 June 2025
BPCA joins UK Business and Biodiversity Forum
BPCA has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making. . More