03 July 2026

Youth Jobs Grant Worth £3000 Launched

RECRUITMENT  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched its new Youth Jobs Grant, with eligible employers able to receive up to £ 3,000 for each young person hired.  .... More

30 June 2026

GET INVOLVED: Innovative block treatment - could you be part of the treatment phase?

PRESS RELEASE Veritas Pest Consultancy are conducting a new and innovative project that is tackling a long-seated cockroach and bed bug infestation in a 22-story block of flats in Wolverhampton.  They are reaching out specifically.... More

30 June 2026

Programme announced for PestWorld 2026

PRESS RELEASE The full programme has now been announced for the National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) flagship event, PestWorld. When: 20-23 October 2026 Where: Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA.... More

30 June 2026

Pest control industry stalwart announces retirement

INDUSTRY NEWS One of the original founders of Cleankill Pest Control is retiring after building the company into one of the South East’s leading pest control businesses. Paul Bates joined Cleankill in 1997 after a 16-year c.... More

30 June 2026

British Cleaning Council supports bursary launch for cleaning industry

INITIATIVES British Cleaning Council is proud to support the launch of the Breaking Barriers Bursary, a new initiative from the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners. Could someone you know benefit from the breaking barriers bur.... More

29 June 2026

Professional Pest Controller issue 123 (PPC123) out now

PPC123 is out now! Featuring articles on non-toxic wasp control, bee disease awareness, upselling pest control services and consumer vulnerability, there's something for everyone.  We’ve also got a deep d.... More

29 June 2026

PPC123 Editorial: The new old-fashioned way

PPC123 | EDITORIAL We’ve recently been invited to lead a Trade Association Forum roundtable at its best practice exchange in London. The subject is membership magazines, and the invite comes off the back of PPC magazine winning Trade.... More

29 June 2026

PPC123: Pests in politics

PPC123 | PESTS IN POLITICS Our lobbying and public affairs work currently focuses on three key aims: protecting the toolkit, implementing Awaab’s Law and innovation in chemical regulation. In this issue of Pests in Politics, Ciaran ta.... More

29 June 2026

PPC123: Pests in the press

PPC123 | PESTS IN THE PRESS BPCA’s regular media roundup highlights national press coverage, expert commentary, and public affairs activity raising awareness of pest management issues. Rats and birds have been at the top of.... More

29 June 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025

PPC123 | PEOPLE Hema Mistry, Director at Quest, outlines the biggest employment law changes coming down the line, what they mean for pest management businesses, and the practical steps employers should start taking now. Jump to the cha.... More

29 June 2026

Opinion: Why we lobby

PPC123 | OPINION BPCA’s policy and public affairs work often happens quietly in the background. Meetings with officials, consultation responses, briefings for MPs and evidence gathering rarely make headlines, but they shape how govern.... More

29 June 2026

Ask the technical team: July 2026

PPC123 | ASK THE TECHNICAL TEAM BPCA’s technical team answers common questions on Ficam D withdrawal, glue-trap legislation, and waste disposal responsibilities. Is BPCA doing anything to get Ficam D back? We understand that the.... More

29 June 2026

PestEx 2026: How we levelled up the sector

PPC123 | PESTEX From sleek and stylish to engaging and fun, PestEx 2026 gave visitors to the expo a huge range of activities, product demos, networking opportunities and games over two days in London. In a world where we’re all strivi.... More

29 June 2026

What the 2025 BPCA Future of Pest Management survey tells us

PPC123 | RESEARCH Fergal Flynn, PPM Services, spoke at PestEx on behalf of BPCA’s Academic Relations Working Group. Fergal looks at what the 2025 Future of Pest Management survey tells us about resistance, trapping, rodenticides, regu.... More

29 June 2026

Why we should be more wasp-positive

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Professor Seirian Sumner, University College London, studies wasps for a living. In this article, she explains why pest professionals are uniquely positioned to help society think differently about wasps, without pretendi.... More

29 June 2026

DEBATE: Bee-fuddled-Bee management and pest control

PPC123 | DEBATE NG | Niall Gallagher | BPCA Technical Manager (host) CS | Clive Stewart  | Westart Apiaries, co-founder UK Bee Removers (UKBR) DD | Diane Drinkwater | British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)  ST | Sam Thorpe | Pre.... More

29 June 2026

Low- and no-chemical management of wasps

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Destroying a nest with insecticide will often be the right option, but should it always be the automatic first step? Proofing, good housekeeping, landscape management, monitoring, light traps and even manual nest removal.... More

29 June 2026

Bee disease awareness and biosecurity

PPC123 | GUIDANCE Bee disease is one of those risks that can quietly sit in the background of a job until it suddenly becomes very real. For pest professionals involved in bee removals, understanding disease risk, spotting the signs and kno.... More

29 June 2026

Scent science: emerging global pest threats

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Dr Sophie Wulff of Arctech Innovation explores how climate change, resistance and invasive species are reshaping pest control, and why scent science and data-driven detection will be critical to staying ahead of the next.... More

29 June 2026

A mole trapping professional’s swansong

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Dave Archer, DKA Training, has been catching moles professionally for almost five decades. Working with scientists from Plymouth University and University of Exeter, Dave has helped develop a new type of mole trap. Here h.... More

29 June 2026

Boring but brilliant: wood-boring insects

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Nicholas Donnithorne FLS FRES, UK Technical Manager at Rentokil Property Care, has worked with wood-boring insects, fungi, damp and timber treatment since 1980. Nicholas talks through the basics pest professionals need to.... More

29 June 2026

Is upselling really the key to growth for pest companies?

PPC123 | OPINION PC | Paul Cooper | London Network for Pest Solutions GS | Gemma Sutherland | Pest Solutions SDN | Shane-Daniel North | Eradikil Pest Control RC | Rob Curston | Contego Upselling without selling PPC Upselling.... More

29 June 2026

Understanding consumer vulnerability

PPC123 | TECHNICAL Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team , Joint CEO of Consumer Friend and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, talks about the importance of recognising consumer vulnerability, and how pest p.... More

29 June 2026

Licensed to connect: the pest control water cooler

PPC123 | INTERVIEW An interview with Marcus Scruggs from the Licensed to Kill community. PPC Marcus, you spent more than a decade working in pest control before starting Sasquatch Pest Control. How did that journey begin? MS.... More

29 June 2026

Puzzling it out: problem solving prowess with Concept

PPC123 | MEET THE MEMBER From drainage inspections and remote monitoring to drones and bird control, Concept Pest Control Operations Manager Neill Gibson is helping protect one of Belfast’s busiest transport hubs from pests. PPC.... More

29 June 2026

Inside BPCA’s Onboarding Training Programme

PPC123 | TRAINING AND CPD Starting a career in pest management is exciting but it can also feel like stepping into a completely new world. There’s legislation to understand, pests to identify, equipment to use, and a huge amount of re.... More

26 June 2026

BASF’s ‘Great Day on the Farm’ training day reinforces best practice in the field

PRESS RELEASE Pest control professionals from across the UK gathered at Mowness Hall Farm in Suffolk for BASF’s highly anticipated 'Great Day on the Farm', which returned for 2026 with an expanded programme of practical, field-based t.... More

25 June 2026

HSE urges employers to manage extreme heat risks

HEALTH AND SAFETY The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded employers that they have a legal duty to protect workers from extreme heat, following a heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency. The alert is.... More

23 June 2026

National Pest Awards 2026 finalists announced

AWARDS The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine. Organised by Pest in association with the British Pest Control Association, N.P.T.A. Limited and Basis P.... More

23 June 2026

First sighting of Yellow-legged hornets in East Midlands

PESTAWARE Sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have prompted a call for householders in the East Midlands to keep an eye out for ‘things that go buzz’ this summer. National trad.... More

23 June 2026

BPCA suggests new policies to the National Policy Forum

PUBLIC AFFAIRS BPCA has suggested four new policies that would help to support members and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector. These have been submitted to the National Policy Forum (NPF), an organisation that oversees p.... More

23 June 2026

Bats in buildings: what pest professionals need to know

FRIENDWATCH Emma Turnbull, Biodiversity Training Officer at the Bat Conservation Trust, explains why bats matter, how they use buildings, and what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work where bats may be present. .... More

23 June 2026

CEPA reports strong year for European pest management advocacy

EUROPEAN PEST MANAGEMENT CEPA has reported a busy year of advocacy, professionalisation and international work, with 2025 marking the European association’s 50th anniversary. The organisation’s 2025 Activity Report sets out.... More

23 June 2026

SPONSORED VIDEO: Revolutionising fly control: the innovation behind Seclira® Fly Bait

SPONSORED VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum-sponsored session, Jeferson de Andrade from BASF explores the challenges of professional fly control and introduces Seclira® Fly Bait, a new ready-to-use aerosol bait innovation expected for th.... More

23 June 2026

VIDEO: Back to basics: Rodent biology and behaviour

CPD VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Sophie Thorogood from Pelsis takes us back to basics with a practical refresher on rodent biology, behaviour, proofing and rodenticide selection. Sophie explains why rats and mice are.... More

23 June 2026

VIDEO: Bats in buildings: what pest professionals need to know

In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Emma Turnbull, Biodiversity Training Officer at the Bat Conservation Trust, gives an introduction to British bats and explains what pest professionals need to consider when carrying out work in buildings where.... More

23 June 2026

VIDEO: Can you sleep tight? Bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment

CPD VIDEO In this BPCA Digital Forum session, Alexia Naylor from the Bed Bug Foundation explores what current research tells us about bed bug behaviour, monitoring and treatment. The session looks at how bed bugs feed, move, hide.... More

23 June 2026

No Small Matter report gains support from government, MPs and industry bodies

SECTOR ANALYSIS BPCA’s No Small Matter report has made a strong impression since its launch, helping to put the value of professional pest management in front of government, policymakers, allied organisations and the wider sector. .... More

22 June 2026

BPCA defends working dogs in pest management

STAFF BLOG Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical and Compliance Manager, reflects on the importance of working dogs in pest management, and the need to protect them as the law changes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.  Workin.... More

22 June 2026

UK Health Security Agency warns climate change will worsen mosquito-borne disease risk

INVASIVE SPECIES The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Security Risk Assessment. They found that there is a low risk from mosquito-borne diseases over the next 5 years, but will become a greater issue over the.... More

19 June 2026

Exterminators PLC introduces Ai-Powered ‘Smart Missile 3G’

PRESS RELEASE Exterminators PLC, Asia’s first publicly listed pest management company and BPCA Observer member announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G. .... More

10 June 2026

Pest Minds CIC launches volunteer committee and invites industry professionals and supporters to get involved

PRESS RELEASE Pest Minds CIC is pleased to announce the formation of its first Volunteer Committee and is inviting passionate individuals to help shape the future of mental health support within the pest management industry. Sinc.... More

10 June 2026

Insectram launches world’s first dedicated pest control online booking portal and specially trained pest control ai call handling agent

PRESS RELEASE BPCA membership benefit provider, Insectram, provider of professional pest management software, today announced the global launch of a revolutionary field service automation suite. For the first time, pest control operato.... More

04 June 2026

VIDEO: Are our control methods fuelling neophobia in rats?

CPD VIDEO Why do some rats avoid traps, bait stations and monitoring devices altogether? In this member-only debate video, a panel of pest management experts explore the science of neophobia, the fear of new objects, and how it can affect t.... More

02 June 2026

Guidance: Scottish glue trap ban - July 2026

GUIDANCE Scotland’s ban on glue traps will come into force on 1 July 2026. From this date, it will be an offence to use, supply or possess a glue trap. It will also be an offence to allow someone to use or supply a glue trap. .... More

02 June 2026

No Small Matter report: Professional pest management saves UK £1.9bn a year

RESEARCH An independent report commissioned by British Pest Control Association (BPCA) reveals the economic and social value of professional pest control in the UK. Pest control is a small sector with a big impact. It contributes &poun.... More

28 May 2026

Defra pledges to look at mole traps – BPCA responds

PUBLIC AFFAIRS Over Christmas, the Government launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, which included a commitment to review mole traps. SPEED READ The government’s Animal Welfare Strategy included a commitment to review mol.... More

27 May 2026

BPCA members offered 25% discount on BigChange job management platform

MEMBER BENEFIT BPCA members can now claim an exclusive 25% discount on BigChange, the all-in-one job management platform built for field service businesses. The new member benefit is available to all BPCA members, regardless of b.... More

26 May 2026

Vector-borne disease report highlights changing risks for pest professionals

INVASIVE SPECIES The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have published the first annual One Health Vector-Borne Disease Surveillanc.... More

26 May 2026

Climate adaptation is pest management’s business too

STAFF BLOG Niall Gallagher, BPCA Technical Manager, looks at the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of UK climate risk, and explains why pest professionals have a bigger role in adaptation than many people might realise. .... More