BPCA News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:06:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Professional pest management saves UK £1.9bn a year https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/professional-pest-management-saves-uk-1-9bn-a-year.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13462 A new independent report – commissioned by British Pest Control Association – found that professional pest management saves UK households and businesses £1.9 billion a year. The No Small Matter [...]

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]]> BPCA responds to mole traps review by Defra https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-responds-to-mole-traps-review-by-defra.html Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:06 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13465 The British Pest Control Association has said it could support bringing mole traps into the Spring Trap Approval Orders in England and Wales, provided professional mole control can continue without [...]

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]]> APHA delivers practical bee disease webinar for BPCA members https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/apha-delivers-practical-bee-disease-webinar-for-bpca-members.html Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:42 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13445 BPCA members can now watch back a well-received keynote webinar delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), giving pest professionals practical advice on honey bee disease, bee removals [...]

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]]> BPCA Digital Forum returns this June https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-digital-forum-returns-this-june.html Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:31 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13441 BPCA’s next Digital Forum will take place online on Wednesday, June 10, giving pest professionals another chance to catch up on industry updates, technical insight and CPD without leaving the [...]

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]]> King’s Speech signals policy areas for pest management https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/kings-speech-signals-policy-areas-for-pest-management.html Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:41 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13437 The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) said several measures announced in the King’s Speech could have implications for pest management businesses, particularly around UK-EU relations, regulation, late payments, employment and [...]

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]]> BPCA Certificated Field Biologist preparation course to run twice this summer https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-certificated-field-biologist-preparation-course-to-run-twice-this-summer.html Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:12 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13415 BPCA is encouraging experienced pest technicians who regularly deal with complex sites to consider taking the next step in their professional development, with two Certificated Field Biologist preparation courses running [...]

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]]> BPCA warns over logo abuse after school spots non-member using misleading certificate https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-warns-over-logo-abuse-after-school-spots-non-member-using-misleading-certificate.html Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:42 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13412 The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has warned pest professionals and customers to check membership claims carefully, after a school uncovered a case involving an incorrect BPCA certificate and professional [...]

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]]> BPCA highlights importance of pest control following suspected cruise ship Hantavirus deaths https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-highlights-importance-of-pest-control-following-suspected-cruise-ship-hantavirus-deaths.html Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:51 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13398 Following the sad news of three deaths due to Hantavirus on board a cruise ship, BPCA has put together some information on the virus and how good pest management can [...]

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]]> BPCA Training Forum coming to Cardiff https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-training-forum-coming-to-cardiff-this-month.html Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:38 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13393 The BPCA Training Forum is coming to Cardiff on Wednesday, May 20. At BPCA’s upgraded, in-person Training Forum, you’ll find: Technical talks from expert speakers; New interactive workshops and mini-debates; [...]

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]]> BPCA backs ACA call for practical UK REACH approach https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-backs-aca-call-for-practical-uk-reach-approach.html Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13385 BPCA has backed calls from the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) for a more practical approach to UK REACH. BPCA is a member of ACA, which represents 15 trade associations [...]

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