The area of pest control work covered is mostly concerned with the storage and preparation of clean appetising food together with the preservation of good public health standards for the nation. BPCA also represents the manufacturers and distributors of pesticides and equipment for pest control used by servicing companies. It sees itself as representing those companies which are in the forefront of the continuing battle to protect the public from the health hazards and economic ravages for which pests are responsible. In pursuit of these aims, it supports the responsible and safe use of pest control measures in the best interests of clients, the general public, domestic animals and the environment. All members abide by a Code of Practice which includes recognition of clearly defined Government legislation, particularly that arising from the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and relevant regulations, and also from the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.
Members are committed to approved training and certification of their pest control operator.