28 October 2026

BPCA seeks trainers to support the future of pest management

PPC124 | TRAINING AND CPD The future of pest management depends upon having the right people, with the right knowledge and skills, supported by high-quality training.  That’s why BPCA is expanding its network of specia.... More

28 October 2026

Mouse control in a food manufacturing environment

PPC124 | TECHNICAL Jordan Padley of Precision Pest Management shares his practical approach to tackling mice in food factories. As a special guest speaker at BPCA’s Young Professional Digital Forum, Jordan talked about risk, strategy.... More

27 October 2026

BPCA puts pest management on the careers map at AgriFest

CAREERS BPCA attended AgriFest 2026 at the Norfolk Showground to introduce visitors to careers in pest management. The event welcomed 1,951 people, including 1,261 aged 16 to 24. Our sector needs people to consider pest managem.... More

26 October 2026

Second-to-none: the risks of secondary poisoning

PPC124 | TECHNICAL Alex Wade, Global Technical Marketing Manager for BASF’s rodenticide range, explores what secondary poisoning is, why it matters, and how professionals can reduce the risks while maintaining control. Based on his ta.... More

26 October 2026

Are our control methods fuelling neophobia in rats?

PPC124 | OPINION Are we the problem? PPC picks the brains of some rodent behaviour experts to explore why some rodents avoid traps, bait stations and monitoring devices, and whether our own control methods could be helping them learn what t.... More

26 October 2026

FRIENDWATCH: Bats in buildings

Speed read The UK has 17 breeding bat species, and all of them have been recorded using buildings to some degree Roosts are protected by law, whether or not bats are there at the time Bats are particularly vulnerable during maternity season a.... More

26 October 2026

The joys of pest management

PPC124 | OPINION Dr Hannah Fair, a human geographer at the University of Southampton, has spent the past few years getting under the skin of professional pest management. After joining technicians in their vans, talking to pest profess.... More

26 October 2026

MEET THE MEMBER: Moving country, finding community with Purean

PPC124 | MEET THE MEMBER Taylan Karakas is the owner of BPCA Manufacturer and Distributor member, Purean Solutions and Technology, based in Milton Keynes. Purean provides Insectram, a pest management software platform designed around data.... More

26 October 2026

Social media and digital skills for pest professionals

PPC124 | BUSINESS Maya Ings, PR Account Director at Shepherd PR, shares practical advice from BPCA’s social media and digital skills bootcamp, showing pest professionals how to use the smartphone in their pocket to build trust, win wo.... More

26 October 2026

MEET THE MEMBER: Birds, brains and brotherly love with Reaper Bird Control

PPC124 | MEET THE MEMBER Brothers Carl and Craig Hoult are the team behind Suffolk-based Reaper Bird Control. They talk to PPC magazine about falling into pest management, taking the leap into their own business, learning to live with quiet.... More

26 October 2026

Van parking rules for pest professionals

PPC124 | BUSINESS For most pest control technicians, the van is effectively a mobile office, equipment store and workshop rolled into one. Whether you’re carrying ladders, bait boxes, proofing materials, application equipment or.... More

26 October 2026

AI best practice in pest management

PPC124 | BUSINESS Artificial intelligence can write your emails, tidy your reports, plan your marketing and... invent an entirely new species of rat. Used well, AI can save pest professionals a serious amount of time and improve custom.... More

26 October 2026

MEET THE MEMBER: Small start, big shift with Nightshift

PPC124 | MEET THE MEMBER Nightshift started with three people: Harry and John Somner, and Nic Ashford. More than a decade later, the business has around 75 technicians and between 95 and 100 people across the company. The business works mai.... More

23 October 2026

BPCA member launches free bed bug awareness course for frontline housing and hospitality staff

PRESS RELEASE London-based BPCA member ThermoPest has launched a free 40-minute online course for housing officers, caretakers, support workers, care staff and hotel housekeeping teams. The course is designed to help frontline st.... More

23 October 2026

Join fellow BPCA members for a clay shooting afternoon with BigChange

PRESS RELEASE Fancy swapping notes with fellow pest professionals while trying your hand at clay pigeon shooting? BPCA members are invited to join the BigChange team in Manchester on Friday 27 November for an afternoon of clays, connec.... More

22 October 2026

CIEH partners with BPCA for PestAware Summit 2027

PESTAWARE SUMMIT British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as strategic partner for the Public Health and Communities stream at PestAware Summit 2027. The new con.... More

21 October 2026

CEPA update on regulation, rodent health risks and food safety

EUROPE BPCA is a member of CEPA, the European pest management trade association. Its September newsletter covers access to pest management tools, rodent-borne disease research and a European food hygiene ruling. Here’s what these deve.... More

19 October 2026

BPCA international training survey launches

SECTOR NEWS Pest management business owners outside the UK are invited to help British Pest Control Association (BPCA) explore demand for international training and certification. If your business operates in a country where suit.... More

15 October 2026

BPCA Chief Exec defends working dogs at Stormont

LEGISLATION Today (15 October 2026), BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson gave evidence at Stormont to make sure the draft Hunting with Dogs (Northern Ireland) Bill protects the use of working dogs in pest management. A private mem.... More

15 October 2026

How AI picks a pest controller

TECH AND MARKETING Matt Goren, founder of RunOctopus, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) assistants recommend local businesses and what pest management companies can do to improve their chances of being found. I should pro.... More

14 October 2026

Taking pest management to Labour conference

STAFF BLOG Rosina Robson, BPCA Chief Executive, reflects on a day at Labour’s conference, the conversations taking place around government and what they mean for BPCA members. I attended business day at Labour’s confe.... More

13 October 2026

VIDEO: What role will pest professionals play in yellow-legged (Asian) hornet control?

From recognising a suspect hornet to understanding why an unreported nest treatment can cause problems, this BPCA debate explores where pest professionals fit into the response. Natalie Bungay chairs a discussion with experts from pest manage.... More

09 October 2026

Early action on pests can help ease distress, says BPCA

NO SMALL MATTERS REPORT Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are urging householders to take swift action if they suspect pest activity in their home and help avoid the mental health impacts of living with an infestation. .... More

08 October 2026

Check your CRRU-UK CPD before the year-end deadline

STEWARDSHIP BPCA is reminding members to check their technicians’ CRRU-UK CPD records before 31 December 2026, so they have the points they need for 2027. Technicians who rely on the CPD route to purchase or use professiona.... More

05 October 2026

Maxforce Platin withdrawal dates announced

PRESS RELEASE Envu has announced that Maxforce Platin will be withdrawn from the UK and Irish markets, with sales ending in March 2027 and a final use date of September 2027. The cockroach control product contains clothianidin. E.... More

29 September 2026

Venue and programme announced for PestWorld East 2027

EVENTS All international pest professionals are invited to PestWorld East 2027. When: 2-3 February 2027 Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Held bi-annually, and organised by the National Pest Mana.... More

25 September 2026

BPCA scoops five trophies at the 2026 Memcom Awards

AWARDS On a spectacular night for BPCA, the team took home awards in all four nominated categories, plus the coveted Grand Prix Award, at the 2026 Memcom Awards. The memcom Membership Excellence Awards are designed to showcase th.... More

23 September 2026

Support for students as report highlights infestation impacts

PESTAWARE An online guide is being issued to students in a bid to help them avoid pest problems as they settle into accommodation at the start of the academic year. National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), cr.... More

23 September 2026

Lancashire Bird Control wins gong at National Pest Awards 2026

PRESS RELEASE BPCA member company Lancashire Bird Control took home the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026. Lancashire Bird Control specialise in providing bird control services throu.... More

23 September 2026

Over half of English councils recommend BPCA members, research finds

RESEARCH BPCA research has found that UK councils regularly recommend BPCA members to their residents. Local councils are often the first port of call when pests are found, but with so many councils no longer providing pest managem.... More

18 September 2026

VIDEO: Delivering specification-ready pest management with Paul Westgate

CPD VIDEO Pest control specifications aren’t just paperwork: they’re the foundation of many pest management contracts. For clients in the food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, ge.... More

15 September 2026

How to engage with politicians and raise your profile

GUIDANCE Being a BPCA member is all about taking pride in your work, and engaging with your local politician is a great way to show it. Here’s how. Ciaran Breen, BPCA Policy and Campaigns Officer, explains how engaging with elect.... More

15 September 2026

National Pest Awards 2026 winners announced

AWARDS The winners of the National Pest Awards, organised by Pest magazine, were announced at a ceremony in London last week. Once again, BPCA members were heavily represented amongst the winners, taking the gongs in all but one catego.... More

14 September 2026

Rentokil crowned Pest Business of the Year at National Pest Awards 2026

PRESS RELEASE Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 National Pest Awards, the highest accolade awarded at an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control.... More

14 September 2026

PestWorld 2026 – a global event for global delegates

EVENTS A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026. They provide opportunities for international delegates to socialise, network, attend specific business an.... More

14 September 2026

New BPCA online course helps technicians tackle Environmental Risk Assessments

TRAINING AND CPD BPCA has launched a new online course to give pest professionals practical guidance on completing Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) when considering professional-grade rodenticides. Creating Pest Management E.... More

14 September 2026

BPCA takes pest management priorities to Parliament at chemicals reception

LOBBYING BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson joined representatives from across the UK chemicals sector at a parliamentary reception last week, using the opportunity to discuss regulation, UK-EU relations and the importance of maintaining a.... More

08 September 2026

Yellow-Legged hornets on agenda as Ashford MP visits BPCA member

MEMBER NEWS Ashford MP Sojan Joseph has heard first-hand how professional pest management could play a greater role in tackling invasive species, including Yellow-Legged (Asian) hornets, during a visit to BPCA member Bounty Pest Control. .... More

07 September 2026

Awaab’s Law comes to Scotland

LEGISLATION Scotland’s version of Awaab’s Law will soon come into force, applying to mould and damp. The nature of working in pest management, including the ability to enter people’s homes and see what many others.... More

07 September 2026

BPCA members offered 40% off Simprosium 2026 tickets

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members and their teams can get 40% off tickets for Simprosium 2026, taking place in London on 22-23 September. BigChange and Simpro are joining forces to host the two-day field service conference at Hilton Lo.... More

07 September 2026

NHS Wales wants to hear from pest management businesses

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY Pest management businesses across South and West Wales are being invited to help shape potential future NHS Wales pest management contracts. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is carrying out early market en.... More

04 September 2026

VIDEO: Textile pests – identification, damage and management strategies

CPD VIDEO Textile pests are quietly one of the costliest and most underestimated problems for pest professionals. From historic carpets to retail stock, from wardrobe storage to museum collections, the damage caused by specie.... More

02 September 2026

Volunteers wanted: Derby dung beetle surveying

CONSERVATION Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are looking for volunteers to help take part in a dung beetle project, as part of rewilding efforts at Allestree Park in Derby. Rewilding Officers are exploring how the Minotaur dung beetle.... More

27 August 2026

BPCA to showcase pest management careers to DWP and youth support organisations

CAREERS BPCA is helping Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff and organisations supporting young people to better understand the career opportunities available in professional pest management. More than 200 people have already r.... More

26 August 2026

Derby MP discusses pest control toolkit and housing reform with BPCA

POLICY AND CAMPAIGNS  BPCA has highlighted the importance of professional pest management to public health during a visit by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson to member company CSS Pest Services.  MP visits give BPCA.... More

26 August 2026

SOFHT announced as first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027

EVENTS British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has announced the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) as the first strategic partner for PestAware Summit 2027. SOFHT will partner with BPCA on the Food Security and Resil.... More

26 August 2026

Watch out for tipsy wasps this sting season

PESTAWARE Worker wasps are leaving their nests and feasting on fermented fruit that can cause them to cause them to become inebriated, more aggressive and more likely to sting, say experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). .... More

25 August 2026

Insights into working dogs in pest management

RESEARCH In July, BPCA launched a survey looking at your experience of using working dogs in pest management. Here’s what we learned. BPCA is committed to protecting the pest management toolkit, of which working dogs are an i.... More

25 August 2026

Associate pest management trainers wanted

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA is developing its network of associate trainers to help meet growing demand for professional pest management training across the UK. The expanded network will give BPCA greater flexibility to deliver.... More

25 August 2026

Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) is coming - 1 October 2026

PUBLIC AFFAIRS A system for digital waste tracking is being rolled out across the UK to tackle waste crime and make reporting easier. BPCA is committed to helping its members achieve the highest standards of business practice, incl.... More