14 May 2021

WANTED: Amazing pest technicians for social takeover

We need five technicians to tell the world what pest management is all about. For World Pest Day 2021, we’re looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (1-5 June). You’d nee.... More

13 May 2021

PestExtra reviewed

EVENTS | PPC103 MAY 2021 Trying something new is always nerve-racking. However, the BPCA team is nothing if not adaptable. When Covid-19 cancelled international shows, the Association pivoted its usual PestEx event; determined that pe.... More

12 May 2021

Meet the member: Shielding the planet

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC103 MAY 2021 In this month’s Meet the Member article, BPCA’s Comms Officer Kat Shaw spoke to Nicholas Illidge from Shield Pest Control, about membership of Planet Mark, the sustainability certificati.... More

12 May 2021

BPCA Member Award winners announced at 2021 AGM

YOUR ASSOCIATION | PPC103 MAY 2021 The first-ever BPCA Member Awards were held this week at the digital BPCA AGM. The Awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management s.... More

16 April 2021

BPCA shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2021

BPCA is delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in three different categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA). The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associations, trade orga.... More

29 March 2021

BPCA holds 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually

The British Pest Control Association’s 2021 AGM has been held online alongside the BPCA member awards. Led by BPCA President Philip Halpin, the meeting was streamed live online from the BPCA offices. It is now available to watch in fu.... More

29 March 2021

BPCA Life Membership awarded to CRRU Chairman

Dr Alan Buckle was the deserving recipient of the BPCA Life Membership award at the AGM on 26 March 2021. To be considered for Life Membership an individual should have demonstrated significant, sustained and high-quality service.... More

19 March 2021

Too much to see as PestExtra 2021 goes viral

British Pest Control Association’s digital pest management event, PestExtra 2021, saw huge numbers of visitors when it took place this week.    When Covid-19 put a temporary halt on physical events, BPCA took the.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee

What is the BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors Committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by long-serving member, Jim Kirk. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021:.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Outreach and Communications Committee

What is the BPCA Outreach and Communications committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Julia Pittman. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pes.... More

19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to the BPCA Servicing Committee

What is the BPCA Servicing committee and how can you get involved? An introduction to the British Pest Control Association Committee by it's chair, Martin Rose-King. This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management sh.... More

03 March 2021

PestExtra 2021 - what not to miss

EVENTS| PPC102 MARCH 2021 While PestEx has left a hole in the calendar, PestExtra is shaping up to be a pretty good filler until we can get together again safely. We’ve done our very best to make sure PestExtra has the.... More

25 February 2021

Meet the member: Personal development is more than words

MEET THE MEMBER | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In this article, BPCA’s Communications Officer Kat Shaw speaks to Paul Allman from Problem Solved Pest Control, about personal development and the path to professionalism. Like ma.... More

25 February 2021

President's Report: We Are BPCA

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Phil Halpin, BPCA President, looks back at the challenges of 2020 and celebrates the successes. An annual report should be the space we use to celebrate.... More

24 February 2021

Treasurer's report: Adapt, improvise, overcome

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 In our most recent Annual Report, Mark Williams, Honorary Treasurer on BPCA's Executive Board, assesses the Association's finances for 2020 and the challenges the pandemic presented. 2020.... More

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2018-2020 strategy wrap-up

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 2020 saw the end of one strategic period and the beginning of a new one. Before we start reporting on developments in the new strategy, we thought it only fair to assess how successful the old one.... More

24 February 2021

Annual Report: 2020 in numbers

ANNUAL REPORT | PPC102 MARCH 2021 As part of our 2020 annual report, check out how the Association did in areas from income and outgoings to press coverage and member referrals.  . More

24 February 2021

Level up with the new CAT

TRAINING | PPC102 MARCH 2021 We’ve launched a new accreditation for pest professionals who have passed their Level 2 Award and want to demonstrate their advanced industry experience. The Certificated Advanced Tech.... More

19 February 2021

Bayer to host virtual stand at PestExtra 2021

PRESS RELEASE Bayer are hosting a 360° virtual stand for PestExtra 2021, our three-day event from the 16-18 March, with a 3D stand that allows you to interact with new products including the Digital Pest Management system. .... More

12 February 2021

10 years and counting for CSS Pest Services

 We love to celebrate the successes of BPCA members and this year is a big one for BPCA member CSS Pest Services. Derby-based CSS was inaugurated on 14 February 2011, making this Valentine's Day the company's 10th.... More

03 February 2021

Anglian Pest Control says “thank you NHS” with goodie bag donation

BPCA member company, Anglian Pest Control, wanted to say a big thank you to their local hospital in Peterborough. Their team spent the afternoon putting together and delivering over 50 goodie bags for NHS staff battling away in the middle o.... More

12 January 2021

BPCA asks health secretary for pest professionals to get Covid-19 vaccine

BPCA has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ask that pest professionals and other key workers are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine. Ian Andrew, Chief Exec of BPCA, said: "Pest profes.... More

12 January 2021

When will pest professionals get vaccinated against Covid-19?

With phase one of the UK's largest inoculation programme in progress, we've been asked by many people when key workers, like pest controllers, will get access to the Covid-19 vaccines. It's likely that you already know someone who has.... More

16 December 2020

Get your nominations in for the BPCA Member Awards 2021

The BPCA Member Awards 2021 are now open to all BPCA member companies and their employees.  The awards recognise positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.  There are.... More

30 November 2020

Post-crisis planning - President's viewpoint

VIEWPOINT | PPC101 DECEMBER 2020 If you’ve ever been at the epicentre of a crisis, you’ll probably have observed how people react differently under pressure. Imagine a busy city centre where a child has fallen off thei.... More