Here are the latest pest control news highlights from reputable sources:
- UK and EU policy updates on biocides and SPS alignments are shaping pest control regulations, affecting product approvals and practice standards. This includes government confirmation of alignment with EU rules and ongoing reviews of biocides regulations.[4][5][7]
- In the UK, professional rodenticide use is seeing new guidance and transitional arrangements as regulatory requirements evolve, with industry groups like CRRU and BPCA issuing updates for practitioners.[6][4]
- Sector-specific reporting emphasizes integrated pest management, surveillance, and public health considerations as seasonal pest pressures rise, alongside industry professionalization and standards development.[1][2][3]
If you want, I can pull the most recent articles from specific outlets (e.g., BPCA, NPMA, PPC magazine) and summarize any notable regulatory changes, technology advances, or notable outbreaks.
Sources
A single screwworm infestation can cost Texas cattle ranchers thousands of dollars in lost livestock—a threat that’s suddenly back on the horizon this week. Meanwhile, four canine “investigators” in Ohio ... Read more
pestsamurai.comThe latest pest management news stories from across the UK by PPC magazine & the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Rodents, insects, products & more.
ppconline.org05 March 2026 BPCA submits response to EU biocides review CHEMICAL REGULATION BPCA has submitted a response to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Refit, setting out what needs to change to keep public health pest control effective, affordable.... More
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pestmanagementuniversity.orgThe Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released its latest Code of Best Practice (CoBP), reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting… Read More CRRU CRRU
pestcontrolnews.comNPMA proudly serves nearly 5,000 member companies and their employees in the pest management community. We do that through education, industry leadership, public policy initiatives, and market development resources. Aug 11, 2025 The Alliance Recent AI research from the Professional Pest Management Alliance reveals a rise in online activity relating to disease-spreading pests. Aug 1, 2025
www.npmapestworld.orgGet all the latest pest management news stories, blog content and feature articles from across the pest control sector from the BPCA.
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