15 December 2025

BPCA wrapped 2025: a message to members from Rosina Robson

MEMBERSHIP In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.   From public health campaigns and policy work to volunteer.... More

15 December 2025

BPCA joins the Alliance of Chemical Associations

PARTNERSHIPS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has been voted into the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA), strengthening the Association’s voice on chemical regulation and public health policy.  The ACA brin.... More

10 December 2025

Opening doors to the next generation of pest professionals

PPC121 | YOUR ASSOCIATION In this feature, Rosina Robson, BPCA Chief Executive, shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more dive.... More

09 December 2025

Onboarding success with BPCA

PPC121 | TRAINING In this article, Karen Dawes, BPCA’s Training and Development Manager, shares how a well-structured onboarding programme can transform a new recruit’s first six months and highlights one learner’s journey.... More

09 December 2025

BPCA shortlisted for 2026 TAF Awards

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2026. Running for more than 20 years, the TAF Awards recognise, reward and.... More

25 November 2025

BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

POLICY BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.  The Committee is scrutinising a draft of The Go.... More

10 November 2025

BPCA picks up accolade at Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.  The Awards are held to recognise and reward the achievements of trade bodies, professionals, m.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Duty of care: an employer’s guide | BPCA Quest HR support

VIDEO Do you know what your duty of care really means as an employer? 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 res.... More

30 October 2025

BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

RECRUITMENT Rosina Robson, BPCA Chief Executive, shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workf.... More

14 October 2025

WIN: Take part in the Future of pest management survey 2025

RESEARCH BPCA is once again asking pest professionals and business owners across the UK to share their insights for our Future of pest management research project. Take the survey now The first survey, conducted in 2023, pro.... More

29 September 2025

BPCA wins national recognition for inclusion work

INCLUSION BPCA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Inclusion Initiative. BPCA Marketing Manager, Scott Johnstone, said: .... More

29 September 2025

BPCA to launch pest careers hub: your help needed

CAREERS BPCA is preparing to launch a brand-new online hub to showcase careers in pest management – and members are being asked to get involved. Launching in October this year, pestcareers.org.uk is a BPCA project developed.... More

03 September 2025

Join the BPCA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group

VOLUNTEER BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group.     The group is shaping resources such as the ESG Toolkit, which will help pest management businesses of.... More

07 August 2025

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

CHARITY FOOTBALL BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity. Use your &.... More

30 July 2025

Free disease training day for live bee removers

TRAINING BPCA members are invited to join the UK Bee Removers (UKBR) for a free disease recognition training day this August. The event is being run in partnership with the National Bee Unit and takes place at Sparsholt College.... More

24 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associati.... More

15 July 2025

BPCA shortlisted for two Membership Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the memcom Membership Excellence Awards.  The memcom Membership Excellence Awards showcase the great work coming out of the membership.... More

07 July 2025

BPCA pledges support to Armed Forces Community with covenant commitment

INCLUSION British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former military personnel and their families. By signing the covenant, BPCA ha.... More

26 June 2025

Join BPCA's Qualifications Framework working groups

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.  It’s well documented that BPCA is working on the strategic development o.... More

26 June 2025

BPCA celebrates World Pest Day with social media takeover

WORLD PEST DAY To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians. Five technicians from BPCA membe.... More

16 June 2025

BPCA joins UK Business and Biodiversity Forum

PARTNERSHIPS  British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF), a national network focused on helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their decision-making.    .... More

12 June 2025

INTERVIEW: Introducing Rosina Robson: BPCA's new chief executive

PPC119 | ASSOCIATION Rosina Robson joined British Pest Control Association (BPCA) as Chief Executive in June 2025. With more than 20 years’ experience in lobbying and government relations, Rosina brings a strong track record of c.... More

12 June 2025

PPC Live 2025 reviewed: A showcase of pest control expertise

PPC119 | EVENTS PPC Live returned to Harrogate on 19 March 2025, once again bringing together the UK pest industry for a day of networking, learning and expert insights.  As always, BPCA has been listening to your feedback, analys.... More

12 June 2025

INFOGRAPHIC: PPC Live 2025 in numbers

PPC119 | PPC LIVE REVIEW A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025. . More

12 June 2025

EDI Committee: Boosting recruitment in the pest control industry

PPC119 | INDUSTRY The pest control industry needs to replace 3,500 roles over the next decade, prompting a push to attract more diverse candidates. The EDI Committee is tackling this by addressing barriers, improving job adverts, and promot.... More