09 June 2021

National Pest Awards 2021 finalists announced

Find out who made the shortlist for Pest magazine's National Pest Awards 2021.. More

20 July 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 finalists announced

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.. More

15 September 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London.. More

12 September 2024

National Pest Awards 2024 winners announced

The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.. More

10 July 2025

National Pest Awards 2025 finalists announced

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.. More

22 September 2025

National Pest Awards 2025 winners announced

BPCA members swept almost every category at the National Pest Awards in Manchester on 17 September.. More

07 February 2022

National Sickie Day: managing staff absence

It's National "Sickie" Day so here are some top tips from BPCA Business Shield for employers on managing sickness absence.. More

05 May 2020

Natural England begins issuing individual licence decisions

Natural England has now started contacting pest professionals in relation to applications for individual bird control licences.. More

17 September 2014

Natural England Board determines outcome of General Licences Consultation

Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed. . More

30 January 2020

Natural England releases details of new bird control licensing arrangements for herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls

Natural England has today released details of licensing arrangements for lesser black-backed and herring gulls.. More

26 February 2021

Natural England: Gull control licence screening explained

In PPC102 David Brown, Senior Adviser for Bird Licensing at Natural England, talks about what has changed this year to make the licensing process fit for purpose.. More

22 April 2020

Natural England: Update on individual licences for the control of gulls

Natural England has issued an update around the issuing of individual licences for the control of herring and lesser black-backed gulls.. More

01 April 2020

Natural England: updates on licences for bird and stoat control

Natural England has released new general licences for stoat control, as well as continuing to process individual licences for bird control.. More

29 April 2022

Natural Resources Wales share key bird licensing documents

Four new draft general licences and a report on the decisions surrounding those general licences are among the key documents being shared with pest controllers by NRW. . More

23 March 2018

NBC celebrate 25 years in business with environmental conference

2018 marks the 25th anniversary for BPCA Servicing member NBC Environment. They are celebrating this milestone by fundraising for the Princes Trust to help give other businesses the opportunity to have the same support NBC has received.. More

12 April 2022

NBC Environment acquired by Orkin

Press release: US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of NBC Environment in early April 2022.. More

19 August 2019

NBC secures backing from Santander

BPCA member NBC Environment receives funding package from major bank to boost growth.. More

25 July 2024

Network at the 11th International IPM Symposium in San Diego

PRESS RELEASE The 11th International IPM Symposium in San Diego, California, offers three days of learning and networking for global IPM professionals from various sectors, featuring top experts and the latest advancements in pest management.. More

14 October 2020

New aluminium phosphide toolbox talk released for BPCA members

BPCA's technical team has created an aluminium phosphide for vertebrate control toolbox talk template for members to download.. More

18 October 2022

New appointments at Pelsis Group

Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon and Tom Holmes. . More

19 January 2022

New appointments at pest control technology company Pelsis Group

Press release: BPCA member Pelsis Group is pleased to announce the appointments of new Chief Executive officer and Chief Commercial Officer.. More

25 May 2022

New Asian hornet identification guidance out now

A technical awareness and reporting guidance document on identifying Asian hornets has been published by BPCA and Bounty Consultancy Services.. More

08 March 2019

New backer for CRRU UK and rodenticide stewardship

CRRU has a new member company, contributing financially and providing expertise to the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. More

02 March 2021

New bait station controls all main ant species

BPCA member Bayer has launched a new palatable ant bait which is now available to control all major ant species in the UK.. More

09 December 2020

New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance, says CRRU

Barn owl breeding success in 2019 was four percent higher than the preceding four-year average, according to a new report from the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. . More