22 April 2022

PestFix launch benefit scheme for BPCA Servicing members

PRESS RELEASE From today (22 April 2022), PestFix is now offering a range of perks to all full BPCA Servicing members.  The benefits include: “BPC8”: 8% off the trade price on a host of core pest control produ.... More

11 April 2022

BPCA Member Award winners and meeting wrap up

On 8 April 2022, BPCA held a wrap-up meeting for members to recap all the work of 2021. We also held our annual Member Awards. You can watch back the meeting here: President, Treasurer and Committee reports BPCA President Philip.... More

21 March 2022

Thousands of connections in London as PestEx returns  

EVENTS After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together last week as PestEx finally returned to the ExCeL in London. Around 1,458 people descended on the exhibition hall on 16-17 March to netwo.... More

02 March 2022

BPCA Member Awards 2022 finalists announced

Your Association The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2022.  The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector. The a.... More

01 March 2022

BPCA Annual Report 2021

Annual report | PPC106 A look back at all BPCA and our members have achieved together in 2021. BPCA is a not-for-profit organisation acting in the interests of our members and on behalf of the pest management industry in the UK. O.... More

01 March 2022

President's Report: It's time to thrive

Annual report | PPC106 BPCA President Phil Halpin sums up 2021 in his final annual report update as President of the Association.  In what will be my last annual report as BPCA’s president, I’m proud to say that I.... More

01 March 2022

Treasurer's report: Your Association. Your Passion.

Annual report | PPC106 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2021 with optimism for the year ahead. Firstly, I’d like to wish yo.... More

28 February 2022

Annual report: 2021 Committee reports

Annual report | PPC106 Our two long-running committees and our two new committees, run by member volunteers, gave an update for the BPCA annual report.  Servicing Committee report Fresh input, fresh ideas It’s been a.... More

28 February 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 in numbers

Annual report | PPC106 Take a look at the key figures from our 2021 annual report. . More

28 February 2022

PestEx show guide out now

Events | PPC106 PestEx is back! That's right, after an unexpected three-year break (thanks to an infamous little virus that's been going around, you might have heard of it?) we're finally heading back to London this year. Download.... More

22 February 2022

BPCA Registered accredited by the CPD Certification Service

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The CPD Certification Service has independently verified BPCA’s individual recognition and continuous professional development (CPD) scheme. Independent auditors assessed BPCA Registered to the CPD.... More

18 February 2022

PestExtra wins Event of the Year award

BPCA is thrilled to announce that PestExtra won event of the year at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.   Now in its nineteenth year, the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2.... More

17 February 2022

Fly catch analysis and rodent activity templates now available in member library

MEMBER BENEFITS With more sites asking for fly-catch and rodent activity analysis as part of their contracts, BPCA has produced two easy-to-use templates for members.  These documents can be downloaded and customised for you.... More

25 January 2022

New for 2022: Add your BPCA Registered card to your Google or Apple Wallet

This year, anyone on the BPCA Registered scheme can choose to have a digital flashcard version of their identification card available on their phone. Your digital pass lets you: Quickly scan into events Prove your identity to yo.... More

17 January 2022

Night School pest control training courses return

Following a successful first run of evening classes in 2021, BPCA Night School is back, with some new subjects and the same great pricing! A programme of bite-sized evening courses designed for busy pest professionals, we have a selec.... More

13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

YOUR ASSOCIATION BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2022.  Now in its nineteenth year, the TAF Best Practice Aw.... More

18 November 2021

BPCA publishes new Code of Conduct for 2022

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA  BPCA has published an updated version of our Code of Conduct which will come into effect on 1 January 2022. The updated Code of Conduct is a single page of rules that all BPCA members and employees must.... More

18 November 2021

VIDEO: Glue board update - November 2021

We’ve had loads of glue board and Glue Trap (Offences) Bill related questions this week. Take a look at BPCA Chief Exec Ian Andrew’s 5-minute update to stay in the loop. . More

09 November 2021

PestEx 2022 exclusive sneak-peek

EVENTS | PPC105 NOVEMBER 2021 While PestExtra brought us together virtually, we’re ready to be united again in those halls! Here’s an exclusive sneak-peek at some of our confirmed plans. The best seminar theat.... More

09 November 2021

Onboarding a pest technician: new resources for new starters

Training | PPC105 November 2021 Onboarding an employee that’s new to the industry can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes inconsistent. A good onboarding process can drive the professionalism of a pest control com.... More

08 November 2021

Glue boards in England will be licenced rather than banned completely

LEGISLATION UPDATE If the proposed Glue Traps (Offences) Bill becomes law, their use will be licenced rather than completely banned. UPDATE: The Bill (as introduced) has now been published and is available to read on the .... More

04 November 2021

Wade Environmental offer to sponsor a son or daughter through their Level 2 Award

MEMBER NEWS BPCA member company Wade Environmental will select and sponsor a son or daughter in a family-based team through their RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The kind offer comes as newly launched consultancy company.... More

02 November 2021

BPCA releases Onboarding a pest technician framework and support

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BPCA has developed a training framework for onboarding people new to the pest management sector working towards their Level 2 Award in Pest Management. Karen Dawes, BPCA Training and Development Manager.... More

22 October 2021

The improved BPCA member documents library is open

A collection of over 150 templates, documents and tools is now available to all BPCA members. Over the last few years, BPCA has been collecting, creating and curating documents for members. We've now improved the interface and made th.... More

22 October 2021

BPCA contribution acknowledged as part of sustainable use of pesticides national action plan

YOUR VOICE BPCA’s proposed amendments to the UK’s national action plan on sustainable pesticide usage have been included in a wrap-up of contributors’ comments released by the UK government. Our contribution on behalf.... More