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 are prioritised appropriately for the Covid-19 vaccine. . More

07 August 2024

BPCA assessments: Preparations and common pitfalls

The new BPCA assessment, focusing on BS EN 16636 standards, is more supportive and aims to help all members maintain professional standards and improve their services through a three-part, three-year process.. More

04 May 2018

BPCA at the Manchester Cleaning Show and FoodEx

Short of going door-to-door with a handful of flyers, how do you spread the “Be Protected. Professionally.” message to associated sectors? One of the ways we do it is by visiting the heart of those associated sectors – their trade shows. . More

07 October 2016

BPCA at the Takeaway Expo 2017

Supported by Beaver Pest Control Services, BPCA attended the 2017 Takeaway Expo to showcase its membership community.. More

26 February 2016

BPCA attend DEFRA meeting regarding trapping

Dee Ward-Thompson attended a DEFRA meeting held on 31 January regarding trapping. 38 people attended the meeting, including farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers. . More

24 April 2026

BPCA backs ACA call for practical UK REACH approach

BPCA has added its voice to calls for a more practical approach to UK REACH, warning that unnecessary duplication could affect product availability, costs and innovation across the pest management supply chain.. More

19 February 2026

BPCA backs Government Youth Guarantee and urges pest professionals to get involved

BPCA is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to encourage pest management businesses to take part in the Government’s new Youth Guarantee scheme.. More

26 February 2024

BPCA becomes certified complaints resolution scheme provider

BPCA is pleased to announce we are now an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme provider, through the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.. More

11 July 2023

BPCA becomes UK registered lobbying organisation

British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.. More

21 February 2023

BPCA Board - They work for you

The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association, and Board Members, as Directors, have a duty of care to both BPCA Members and the BPCA Staff team. . More

26 February 2024

BPCA Board - They work for you 2023

The BPCA Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Take a look at your current Exec Board and their role in shaping BPCA this year.. More

02 December 2014

BPCA break member referral record for the second year running!

Referrals are just one of the key ways BPCA delivers value for its members. Over the last few years BPCA have given out tens of thousands of consumer referrals, each being provided with the contact details of their closest BPCA members. . More

27 November 2025

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

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has this week delivered her Autumn Budget Statement to Parliament (26 November 2025). . More

27 March 2020

BPCA calls for parking charges to be scrapped amidst Covid-19 pandemic

BPCA has written to all 33 local authorities in London, asking for parking charges to be scrapped during the Covid-19 pandemic. . More

30 November 2020

BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures

Poultry farmers and other bird keepers are urged to step up rat and mouse management as part of measures to halt the spread of Avian flu.. More

24 April 2025

BPCA carry out public health campaign for Birmingham residents

BPCA has been highlighting the pest risks associated with the bin strikes for people living in Birmingham. . More

26 June 2025

BPCA celebrates World Pest Day with social media takeover

To mark World Pest Day on 6 June, British Pest Control Association handed over our social media platforms to the real heroes of the industry—frontline pest technicians.. More

27 August 2025

BPCA challenges failings in glue trap legislation 

BPCA has stepped up its campaign to fix the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 after new undercover footage showed retailers still selling and advising on the illegal use of glue traps. . More

16 February 2026

BPCA champions members at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026

BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London. . More

14 December 2021

BPCA charity of the year 2022 announced

An update on BPCA's fundraising efforts for Prostate Cancer UK this year and who the charity of the year will be in 2022. . More

06 March 2026

BPCA Chief Executive recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026

BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026. More

05 May 2016

BPCA claims national award

The BPCA Online Learning portal was named in the New Product Development category for the MemCom Awards - a nationwide competition that rewards marketing excellence.. More

04 March 2026

BPCA comment on Spring Statement 2026

The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.. More

07 November 2013

BPCA comments on recent rodenticide resistance stories

Technical Manager Richard Moseley said "cases of resistance in rats have been known for decades.". More

20 October 2021

BPCA commits to Planet Mark certification

BPCA is furthering our sustainability commitment by becoming Planet Mark certified through measuring and reducing our carbon footprint.. More