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BPCA seeks evidence on working dogs in pest management

Simon King — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:38 +0000

British Pest Control Association is asking pest professionals to share their experiences of using working dogs as part of a new industry survey. The association wants to build a clearer [...]

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Heatwaves fuel Asian hornet invasion

Simon King — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:13 +0000

Asian hornet populations are expected to increase rapidly in size as Britain faces another of its hottest years on record. Asian hornets, which can eat around 11kg of insects in [...]

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BPCA represents pest management sector at HSE annual meeting

Simon King — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:04:24 +0000

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and the wider chemicals industry were represented at the Health and Safety Executive’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. The meeting, held on 28 July, brought together [...]

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PestWorld early bird registration ends on September 3

Simon King — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000

If you are one of the many international delegates planning to attend PestWorld 2026 organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and have not yet registered – don’t delay. [...]

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NPTA introduces NPTA Industry Pulse

Simon King — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:14 +0000

The National Pest Technicians Association has launched NPTA Industry Pulse, a new six-monthly initiative designed to listen to the people who know our industry best: those who work in it [...]

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BPCA launches PestAware Summit and takes PPC Live on tour in 2027

Simon King — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:53 +0000

British Pest Control Association has unveiled a revamped events programme for 2027, including a new conference aimed at organisations responsible for managing pest risk and eight regional PPC Live events [...]

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Researchers uncover record mosquito numbers in Northern Ireland

Simon King — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:40 +0000

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have found a record number of mosquitoes and several nuisance biting species in Northern Ireland (NI) this summer. The team from the School of Biological [...]

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NPTA “laying foundations for the future”

Simon King — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:03 +0000

NPTA chief executive Kevin Lawrenson said he’s incredibly proud of the progress being made across the assocaition. “Our focus remains firmly on delivering value for our members, supporting professional development [...]

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BPCA to host webinar on textile pests

Simon King — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:10 +0000

Textile pests are one of the costliest and most underestimated problems for pest professionals. From historic carpets to retail stock, from wardrobe storage to museum collections, the damage caused by [...]

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BPCA to host Meet the Member webinar with Reaper Bird Control

Simon King — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000

Less than a year after setting up Reaper Bird Control, brothers Carl and Craig Hoult are joining BPCA for Meet the Member webinar to talk about building a specialist bird [...]

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