27 January 2026

iX5 Pest Control launches live online video pest advice service

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.. More

21 February 2023

Japanese adventure: Pest Summit 2022

BPCA Life Member Frances McKim visited Japan last year for the FAOPMA Summit in Kyoto. Here she reports on the event for PPC magazine. . More

11 July 2019

Jim Kirk appointed Manufacturers and Distributors Committee Chair

BPCA's Executive Board confirmed the selection of a new Chair in May this year. . More

22 July 2021

John O’Conner expands despite pandemic challenges

An expanding team at BPCA member John O'Conner sees the business invest in a new custom fleet for its pest control division.. More

29 April 2024

John O'Conner 'Bee Part Of It' project makes a buzz in Letchworth

Press release: John O'Conner Pest Control has joined forces to work on an exciting project in Letchworth, collaborating with North Herts Council.. More

16 May 2022

John O'Conner buzzing about bee garden project

Press release: Staff at BPCA member company John O'Conner Pest Control have been working with some London residents on creating a 'bee friendly' garden. . More

22 October 2021

John O'Conner takes on business apprentices

BPCA member company John O’Conner have taken on two new Business Admin apprentices at their North Herts depot.. More

16 April 2025

Join BPCA's new Special Interest Group: BugWise

BPCA have set up a new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on best practice and guidance around arthropods. . More

26 June 2025

Join BPCA's Qualifications Framework working groups

BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework. . More

18 September 2020

JOIN IN: Two new BPCA Committees now recruiting

BPCA is calling out for members to join their new committees. The Outreach & Communication Committee and the Professional Standards Committee will launch later this year. . More

22 July 2021

Join our new working group for member complaints

BPCA is reviewing its member complaints procedures and is looking for some members to get involved.. More

03 September 2025

Join the BPCA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group

BPCA is inviting members to volunteer for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Working Group. . More

15 May 2025

Join the BPCA Executive Board: Put yourself forward now

BPCA is on the lookout for new Executive Board Directors to help shape the future of the Association. . More

07 August 2025

Join the BPCA Fantasy Premier League and support Trussell Trust

BPCA is once again running a mini Fantasy Premier League the whole pest control sector can join in with. Entry costs £5, and 100% of the fee will support the Trussell Trust foodbank charity.. More

17 September 2013

Jonathan Peck - industry mourns

The news that Jonathan Peck lost his battle with cancer on Sunday 15 September was received by both the staff team and Executive Board with great sadness.. More

01 February 2022

Jones and Son to showcase new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes at PestEx

Press release: Devon-based Jones and Son launch their new Defender Thistle Bird Spikes and will feature the product on their stand at PestEx this March.. More

26 June 2018

Julia, Tim and Louise join BPCA Board

Today after the Associations 2018 AGM, BPCA’s Executive Board formally welcomed three new members to its committee.. More

24 February 2023

Julie brings supportive bookkeeping to PPC Live

Press release: Julie Holland will be bringing over 40 years of finance experience to the pest control industry when she exhibits with Blu Bookkeeping at PPC Live. . More

05 March 2026

Jumping onboard with Dale Seaman

Dale Seaman of Bounty Pest Control completed the onboarding scheme and Level 2 Certificate quickly, telling PPC how the structured framework gave him confidence starting his pest management career.. More

23 June 2023

June 2023 update on Asian hornets in UK

In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.. More

30 April 2020

Keep rats out of the attic: mental health resilience for pest pros

In PPC99 BPCA Marketing and Communications Officer, Kat Shaw, takes a look at how mental health can affect people at work and the impact of Covid-19 on mental wellbeing.. More

26 February 2020

Keep your contracts watertight

Which? Trusted Traders gives us some top tips for making sure you don’t lose money because of a contract.. More

31 March 2020

Keeping pests at bay in Covid-19 pandemic

BPCA is urging householders to be vigilant to pest infestation during the Covid-19 crisis.. More

05 November 2020

Kevin Higgins leaves BPCA as Membership Manager

We’re sad to report Kevin has said his farewells to the Association, after 12 years on the BPCA Staff team. . More

13 April 2020

Key worker status confirmed by UK government

Pest management has been confirmed as an essential sector during the Covid-19 pandemic by George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).. More