11 March 2026

Which? Trusted Traders offer launches for BPCA members

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members can take advantage of a new limited-time offer from Which? Trusted Traders aimed at helping pest management businesses stand out and win more work. From 11 March until 22 April, BPCA members who apply to join.... More

09 March 2026

New courses to help technicians prepare for CAT and CFB accreditations

QUALIFICATIONS BPCA has launched two new preparation courses designed to help experienced pest professionals get ready for two of the sector’s most respected professional accreditations. The new BPCA Certificated Advanced Technic.... More

06 March 2026

BPCA Chief Executive recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026

TEAM UPDATE BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026, which recognises inspirational women shaping the future of membership organisations across the UK. The annual Powerl.... More

05 March 2026

Annual Report: 2025

PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY BPCA published a Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the Met Police, which revealed that no training had been provided to officers on glue trap protocols. FEBRUARY BPCA issued precautionary.... More

05 March 2026

Annual report: President's report

PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT Guided by purpose and looking ahead to 2030 It gives me great pleasure, as President, to reflect on the past year for BPCA. It has been a year with a huge amount to celebrate, driven by the shared commitment of our m.... More

05 March 2026

Annual report: Committee conversations

PPC122 | ANNUAL REPORT How BPCA committees are shaping the future of pest management We held a roundtable conversation with our four committee chairs to reflect on the great work they all achieved with their fellow volunteers in 2025. E.... More

05 March 2026

Annual report: They work for you

PPC122 | 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 strategy, performance.... More

05 March 2026

Annual report: 2025 in numbers

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05 March 2026

PestEx 2026 showguide out now

PPC122 | SHOWGUIDE Are you ready to level up? It’s our favourite time of year: PestEx 2026 is just around the corner! Our two-day event is the jewel in our events crown and will be back at the Excel in London on 18 and 19 March..... More

27 February 2026

BPCA wins Magazine of the Year award at TAF 2026

AWARDS BPCA picked up two accolades in London last night at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The team bagged top prize for Magazine of the Year, and received a highly commended certificate in the Diversity and Inclusion c.... More

25 February 2026

CRRU rodenticide purchasing requirements – transitional arrangements deadline approaches

CPD BPCA and CRRU-UK have agreed that transitional arrangements regarding rodenticide purchasing requirements will end in March 2026. As you’re already aware, anyone purchasing professional rodenticides must be able to show.... More

19 February 2026

BPCA backs Government Youth Guarantee and urges pest professionals to get involved

RECRUITMENT BPCA is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to encourage pest management businesses to take part in the Government’s new Youth Guarantee scheme. The programme is designed to ensure every young pers.... More

19 February 2026

HSE’s proposed chemical regulation changes support BPCA’s vision for product innovation in the sector

CHEMICAL REGULATION UPDATED 27 February 2026. Earlier this month, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published their plans for reforms to post-Brexit chemical regulations, and on Tuesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) i.... More

17 February 2026

BPCA launches WhatsApp noticeboard for members - BPCA Insider

COMMUNICATIONS BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association. Emails stack up. Social media moves quickly. PPC magazine arr.... More

29 January 2026

BPCA launches new member benefit with Insectram

MEMBER BENEFITS BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with BPCA member company Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management bu.... More

15 January 2026

Full PestEx 2026 Technical Theatre programme released

EVENTS BPCA has unveiled the full Technical Theatre seminar schedule for PestEx. Two days of focused talks built for pest professionals. Running on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March, the Technical Theatre brings together expert.... More

14 January 2026

Free local training days at BPCA’s revamped Training Forums

CPD EVENTS AND TRAINING BPCA is inviting the whole industry to our refreshed in-person Training Forums for 2026, giving pest professionals more chances to learn, debate and get hands-on with practical skills across the UK.  .... More

07 January 2026

BPCA joins cross-sector call for stronger partnership between government and trade bodies

LOBBYING British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has joined a major cross-sector coalition of professional and membership bodies calling on the government to work more closely with accredited organisations to boost skills, productivity and.... More

17 December 2025

2025 BPCA Member Award winners announced

MEMBERSHIP The BPCA Member Award winners were announced at the festive special Digital Forum on 17 December 2025.  The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management.... More

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