28 January 2026

Free government AI training opens up for everyone

TECHNOLOGY The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country. The aim is ambitious: to help upskill 10 million workers by 2030 an.... More

27 January 2026

Inovus announce new Technical Director

PRESS RELEASE Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director.  Announcing the news of Tom joining the business, Steve Jackson, Inovus founder and Commercial Director, commented, &ldqu.... More

27 January 2026

iX5 Pest Control launches live online video pest advice service

PRESS RELEASE iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert, to help with diagnosis and consideration of treatment options. .... More

27 January 2026

BPCA submits evidence on Decent Homes Standard (Northern Ireland)

LOBBYING BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.  The minimum standards social tenants in.... More

27 January 2026

Rats, mice and wasps dominated UK pest activity last year

PRESS RELEASE Analysis of data recorded by Rentokil Pest Control has revealed that rats, mice and wasps led the way as the most prevalent pests across the UK in 2025.  Rats accounted for a quarter (25%) of all Rentokil recor.... More

27 January 2026

BASF research highlights pressures faced by pest professionals

HEALTH AND WELLBEING A survey by pest control solutions manufacturer BASF, has revealed that nearly half of pest control professionals feel their career has negatively affected their mental health, highlighting the pressures faced by worker.... More

26 January 2026

BPCA to exhibit at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026

EVENTS BPCA will be exhibiting at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026 in London on 12-13 February 2026. This event is one of Europe’s leading food and product safety conferences, bringing together professionals from across the indust.... More

21 January 2026

Confirmed: yellow-legged (Asian) hornets in Wales

INVASIVE SPECIES A dead nest belonging to a yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, making it the first confirmed discovery in Wales. Also known as the Asian hornet, it is an invasive, non-native species and was first s.... More

21 January 2026

PestEx reveals full Spotlight Theatre line-up of panel sessions

EVENTS The full programme for the PestEx Spotlight Theatre is out now. Two days of live debates, panel sessions and audience-led discussion. All free to attend.  Register for free  Running alongside the Technical T.... More

20 January 2026

Protect your investment from winter pests, says BPCA

PESTAWARE Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are encouraging farmers to check stored farm machinery for pests over the winter to avoid discovering costly damage in the spring. In 2023/24, farms in England spent &p.... 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 – first stop: Glasgow!

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

08 January 2026

Glue trap sales changes can move forward after committee backs regulations

LEGISLATION The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday (7 January), after the Third Delegated Legislation Committee appeare.... 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

06 January 2026

Free AI webinars to help pest management businesses grow smarter

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way. The Explor.... More

05 January 2026

Animal welfare strategy puts traps and wildlife control under review

LEGISLATION The government has published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, setting out a series of commitments that could have significant implications for wildlife control and pest management activity.   As expected.... More

05 January 2026

Glue trap SALES ban moves a step closer following BPCA lobbying

LEGISLATION Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week, marking a major milestone for the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and a long-running campaign to.... More

17 December 2025

What the Employment Rights Act means for pest management companies

LEGISLATION The Employment Rights Act 2025 received royal assent on Thursday 18th meaning it has become law. Some changes have come into force immediately, but those that will affect you will start coming into force in April next year. .... 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

Check for signs of uninvited guests ahead of Christmas

PESTAWARE Experts at a national trade body are urging householders to check for signs of pests around the home while getting ready for Christmas. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) says old nests, droppings and gnaw marks ar.... 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

09 December 2025

Break-back traps under pressure: roundtable

PPC121 | TECHNICAL At PPC Live 2025 in Harrogate, a small group of pest professionals gathered around a table to tackle one of the most deceptively simple tools in the pest controller’s kit: the break-back trap. Led by Kunal Puri.... More

09 December 2025

The art of paw: understanding the strategies of rodent control

PPC121 | TECHNICAL Alex Wade joined us at a BPCA Digital Forum to discuss a fresh way of handling rodent control. He believes that while integrated pest management (IPM) is essential, we can improve results by adding integrated risk ma.... More

09 December 2025

Flipping the script with iX5 Pest Control

PPC121 | MEET THE ASSESOR In a twist for this issue of PPC magazine, we gave a member the reins. Matt O’Donnell is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and Director of iX5 Environmental Services, based in Northampton. Instead.... More

09 December 2025

From cybersecurity to pest control: how curiosity and community shaped Squeak-a-boo

PPC121 | MEET THE MEMBER Somerset-based pest controller Matthew Arnold, owner of Squeak-a-boo Pest Control, talked to PPC magazine about career changes, award recognition and stumbling upon opportunities. A winding path to pest con.... 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

08 December 2025

How to avoid catching flu, Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses this winter

HEALTH AND SAFETY UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published some advice on avoiding the worst of the winter bugs this year. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's also the time when bugs (no pun intended) spread lik.... More

04 December 2025

The Manchester Cleaning Show returns for 2026

EVENTS The Manchester Cleaning Show, the UK’s second-largest cleaning and hygiene trade event after London, will return to Manchester Central on 18–19 February 2026, bringing together the brightest industry innovators and decisi.... More

04 December 2025

BCC urges sector organisations to act to help stamp out modern slavery

SECTOR NEWS The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.  Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced i.... More

27 November 2025

BPCA briefing on the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for pest management

POLICY The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has this week delivered her Autumn Budget Statement to Parliament (26 November 2025). We’ve gone through the details of her speech and the documents issued by the Treasury to give you a brief.... More

26 November 2025

Top tips for winter driving

HEALTH AND SAFETY Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, so BPCA have put together some tips for pest controllers to stay safe on the roads. Pest controllers spend a lot of time driving, going from job to job, so it's imp.... More

25 November 2025

New social housing reporting checklist template to help pest technicians support landlords under Awaab’s Law

LEGISLATION BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties. .... More

25 November 2025

Raccoons remain on watchlist following Cornwall sighting

PESTAWARE Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall. .... 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

25 November 2025

Lighting at work guidance from HSE

HEALTH AND SAFETY Pest controllers often work in environments with poor lighting conditions. This guidance is designed to help manage the risks attributed to poor lighting. The quicker and easier it is to see a hazard, the more e.... More

25 November 2025

HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics

HEALTH AND SAFETY HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain. The annual work-related health and safety figures for 2024/25 include: 1.9 million working people suffering from a.... More

19 November 2025

Tyro Group Expands to the USA with Acquisition of EnviroSMART

PRESS RELEASE Tyro Group is proud to announce the acquisition of EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading environmental and pest control provider based in the United States. This marks a major milestone for Tyro Group as.... More

19 November 2025

PestWorld 2025 breaks all records

Pest management professionals from across the world came together in record numbers for PestWorld 2025. More than 4,500 delegates converged on the Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando, Florida between 21-24 October, for what is the.... More

10 November 2025

BPCA picks up accolade at Association Excellence Awards 2025

ASSOCIATION NEWS BPCA was delighted to be recognised at the Association Excellence Awards for our work on membership engagement.  The Awards are held to recognise and reward the achievements of trade bodies, professionals, m.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

How can pest professionals spot when a customer might need extra support – and what can you do to help? Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consum.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: How we support our colleagues at Pelsis

SPONSORED VIDEO What does a company with a real mental health culture look like? In this session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, shares how the business is leading the way in supporting staff wellbeing across i.... More

31 October 2025

VIDEO: Pest Minds: Is mental health the employer's responsibility?

VIDEO How can pest management businesses support mental health at work, and where does an employer’s responsibility begin? In this session, Anna Mollins, founder of Pest Minds, explores how pest control companies of every size ca.... More

30 October 2025

BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

RECRUITMENT 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 diverse, skilled and inspired workf.... More

29 October 2025

GUIDANCE: Using wildlife cameras in customer premises - staying ethical, legal and professional

GUIDANCE Wildlife cameras have become an invaluable part of modern pest management. They help identify the cause of infestations, confirm pest presence, and assess proofing success, all without being physically onsite. But when cameras.... More

29 October 2025

Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

LEGISLATION On Monday this week (27 October 2025), Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards. Protections.... More

24 October 2025

Inside PelGar’s Telford Laboratory

PRESS RELEASE In the ever-evolving world of pest control, where regulations shift and pest resistance grows, innovation is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. At the heart of BPCA member company, PelGar International’s technica.... More

23 October 2025

Trade bodies join forces ahead of Maintenance Week

PESTAWARE National trade bodies British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and Property Care Association (PCA) have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the entry points shared by water and pests as part of Maintenance Week. The an.... More

23 October 2025

Halloween horrors – how to prevent pests this spooky season

PESTAWARE From rotting pumpkins to unattended sweet treats, Halloween celebrations can inadvertently become a party for pests, warn experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA). To avoid attracting unwanted visitors such as.... More

15 October 2025

MP Environmental Pest Control wins Best Businesswomen Awards 2025

MEMBER NEWS Businesswoman Michelle Pope, from MP Environmental, won Best Business and Best Consumer Business at the Best Businesswoman Awards 2025. The company took home a Silver Award in each category in this prestigious competition w.... More