News News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cropped-pesticon-32x32.png News News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news 32 32 New BPCA online course helps technicians tackle Environmental Risk Assessments https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/new-bpca-online-course-helps-technicians-tackle-environmental-risk-assessments.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:23 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13803 British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has launched a new online course designed to help pest professionals complete Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) when considering the use of professional-grade rodenticides. Creating Pest [...]

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]]> BPCA takes pest management priorities to Parliament https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-takes-pest-management-priorities-to-parliament.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:56 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13800 British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has raised pest management priorities with politicians and representatives from across the UK chemicals sector at a parliamentary reception in Westminster. BPCA chief executive Rosina [...]

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]]> CMA seeking views on £3.1bn takeover of Mitie by OCS Group https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/cma-seeking-views-on-3-1bn-takeover-of-mitie-by-ocs-group.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13797 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated £3.1 billion acquisition by OCS Group of facilities management giant Mitie Group. In July, the boards of OCS [...]

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]]> PestWorld 2026, a global event for global delegates https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/pestworld-2026-a-global-event-for-global-delegates.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:54 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13794 PestWorld 2026 is to hold a series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates. Organisers provide opportunities for international delegates to socialise, network, attend specific business [...]

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]]> BPCA members offered 40% off Simprosium 2026 tickets https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-members-offered-40-off-simprosium-2026-tickets.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:49 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13790 BPCA members and their teams can get 40% off tickets for Simprosium 2026, which is taking place in London on September 22-23. BigChange and Simpro are joining forces to host [...]

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]]> BPCA Keynote to focus on specification-ready pest management https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-keynote-to-focus-on-specification-ready-pest-management.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13780 BPCA is running a member-only Keynote session on how to build and deliver pest management specifications that meet the expectations of accredited clients. The online session, Delivering specification-ready pest management, [...]

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]]> National Pest Awards 2026 – all the winners https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/national-pest-awards-2026-all-the-winners.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:20 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13787 The winners of the National Pest Awards were revealed last night at a glamorous and prestigious ceremony in london. The National Pest Awards is a fantastic showcase of professional pest [...]

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]]> Dumfries & Galloway Council considers rise in pest control fees https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/dumfries-galloway-council-considers-rise-in-pest-control-fees.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:54 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13775 The cost of getting rats, mice, wasps or ants dealt with by Dumfries & Galloway Council looks set to rise sharply. Under proposals, council charges for rat and mouse treatment [...]

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]]> Registration for PestTech 2026 is now open https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/registration-for-pesttech-2026-is-now-open.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:46 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13772 Taking place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, PestTech returns with another packed programme of learning, networking, innovation and industry insight for pest management professionals. With [...]

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]]> Few places left for BPCA Basingstoke Training Forum https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/few-places-left-for-bpca-basingstoke-training-forum.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:18 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13782 BPCA said there are only a limited number of places available for its Basingstoke Training Forum, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 30. The free event at The Apollo [...]

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