PPC118 | Editorial

Merry 2025, all. It’s shaping into a massive year for the sector and BPCA. 

PPC118 is an issue of two halves – literally and figuratively. We have the BPCA annual report looking back at all the successes we’ve had together in 2024. And if you flip this mag, you’ll find the PPC Live showguide packed with talks and exhibitors looking ahead at what the future might hold. 

If you haven’t booked your place at PPC Live yet, please do. It’s shaping up to be an incredible event. 

In many ways, it’s not as big as PestEx – fewer international visitors and exhibitors will attend, and obviously, it’s only a single-day event. But in many ways, it’s the biggest event in the industry. It has the most interactive sessions, demonstrations and talks. It takes place in the beautiful open Great Yorkshire Event Centre, the most stunning venue for any pest event in the sector. 

Please take the time to come to see us on 19 March. It’ll be well worth your time. 

At the time of writing, we’re prepping for our first BPCA Volunteer’s Day. We’ve invited all 50+ BPCA member volunteers to join us for some intensive workshops to help drive the Association’s mission. 

This isn’t a spa day. It’s about rolling up your sleeves and donating your time for the benefit of the entire sector.

Volunteers are working on projects they’re passionate about, giving up time in their businesses to support yours. We’re a member-owners, volunteers-run Association, after all. Getting us all together simultaneously in the same place is a first for us. We couldn’t be more excited. 

Want to attend and get stuck in? Well, you can’t. At least not this year! 

If you want to get on the guest list for next year and make a real difference, head to bpca.org.uk/groups and find a committee that resonates with you. 

By members, for members – it’s how we work. Help us Drive excellence in pest management by choosing to volunteer this year. 

Scott and Dee
PPC editors
hello@bpca.org.uk