The British Pest Control Association

PestExtra is a 3-day conference and tradeshow that brings together thought-leaders and public health pest experts from far and wide. You can access all the usual great pest management content from the comfort of your own home or office. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is the UK's leading trade association for pest management. We provide support and a voice within the sector to over 700 member companies and 3,000 affiliates. Do you have a pest problem? Our members cover the whole of the UK and can advise and deal with any pest problem you might have.

BPCA is the UK's leading trade association representing organisations with a professional interest in the eradication and management of public health pests. We're a not-for-profit organisation acting in the interests of our members and on behalf of the pest management industry in the UK. The provision of pest management and control services is an area which is often overlooked, however inadequate pest control can often have catastrophic effects economically, socially and on the public's health. BPCA promotes the highest standards of professionalism within the industry, allowing only organisations that prove their competence to join as members.

Whether you're a pest management professional or interest in public health pest control, take a look at our latest pest news, advice and features from around the UK. In his previous article in PPC100, Dave Archer looked at the history and legal aspects of rabbit management. In part two, he jumps straight into the practicalities of controlling rabbits. Anyone who works around animals has an increased risk of picking up a nasty zoonotic disease. It's up to us to be able to protect ourselves, our clients and our clients' clients from the diseases pest species can transmit.

BPCA is the central source of industry information to the government, national and international organisations, pest control companies, media groups and the general public. We provide a variety of resources and services to assist you with any pest problems you may have, be it in a domestic or commercial context. We even offer advice to researchers, journalists and media outlets. Our domestic pest advice area offers users a wide variety of resources and facilities to assist you with any pest problem you might have.

Thinking of joining the British Pest Control Association? Find out all the benefits and professional support you could be getting as a full BPCA member. If you're a professional pest management company it makes good sense to join the leading trade association for the pest control industry in the UK. British Pest Control Association represents excellence, professionalism and promotes best practice in the often difficult world of pest control. We can represent you in places where a collective voice needs to be heard such as in dealing with the government, your clients, and their associations, or in any circumstances where you may need some extra help.

The following companies are consultants to the pest management industry and its clients, such as the food, hospitality and healthcare sectors. These companies do not provide pest control services but are experts in their specialised fields.

Organisations BPCA has an affiliation with or support, including RRAG, BASIS PROMPT, Pest Management Alliance (PMA), NPAP and the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). As the leading professional body in our sector, we work on behalf of our members in partnership with other industry bodies to establish positive relationships and demonstrate a commitment to the protection of public health, safe practice and development of the UK pest management industry. AIB International was founded in 1919 as a technology and information centre for food processors and bakers.

BPCA carries out a range of research and data analysis activities to better understand our sector and provide members, key stakeholders and the wider public with unbiased advice and information on the current picture of the UK pest control industry. We provide support for numerous researchers across the UK and are often the first point of contact for those interested in the public health sector. We have supported media outlets, scientific research projects and PhD students. We produce an authorititative report on the work carried out by local authorities, to examine and benchmark variations in services, resources and activity in regards to public health pest control.

Speaking as the leading Association for the sector, we have a strong reputation for being a trusted voice whose publications are fully engaged with by the whole industry, not just our membership community. We have events all around the UK, where you can deliver your advertising materials to the hands of your potential customers. From our Regional Forums to one of Europe's largest pest management exhibitions, PestEx - regardless of the impact you want to make, we'll have the perfect event for you to get the word out.

The BPCA's advice, resources and guidance pest control for commercial businesses. A selection of articles, publications and templates to assist in protecting your business. Pests have the potential to contaminate the workplace, spread disease, damage products, foodstuffs and property, and even ruin your reputation leading to loss of business and even prosecution. If you have a pest problem, you're responsible for a site that attracts pests. It's essential that you put the right provisions in place to protect you and your customers.