Know your Foe The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the fastest breeding cockroaches in the world and is a common pest in the UK. Despite its name, it didn’t originate in Germany, the most likely source points towards Southeast Asia, its arrival in…
Taking on a new technician Employing your first technician as you can’t keep on top of the amount of work you have coming in is a big move, all that profit that you used to pocket simply isn’t going to be there anymore. It’s a major decision that needs careful thought as it involves considerably…
Getting to Know Georgina: From Policing to Pest Control What do policing, bed bugs, and a love of problem-solving have in common? They’re all part of Georgina’s journey into pest control! Georgina is an Area Surveyor for Nottingham Pest Control, a role she absolutely loves. But her route into the industry wasn’t exactly conventional. …
NPTA On The Road Days Remaining for 2026 Maxine Kean, Administration Assistant at the NPTA As we head into what is always a busy period for the pest control industry, I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the fantastic training and networking opportunities still available through the NPTA over the coming months.…
PestTech 2026 in Focus Book Your Ticket Now. PestTech 2026 is getting closer – and bookings are now open. On Wednesday 4 November, the pest management industry will once again come together at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, for PestTech 2026. But this year, there is even more to see, experience and get involved with.…
PestTech 2026 Registration is Now Open Registration for PestTech 2026 is officially open. Taking place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, PestTech returns with another packed programme of learning, networking, innovation and industry insight for pest management professionals. With leading suppliers, manufacturers, industry experts and training providers all under one…
Shine Night Walk in Aid of Cancer Research On the 11th September 2026 I will be taking on a 6-Mile Shine Night Walk Sponsored Walk in Aid of Cancer Research in and around Nottingham City Centre Losing someone or knowing someone fighting cancer is hard and I have been unfortunate enough to lose my…
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Bat Crime Tactical Delivery Group Summer 2026 Newsletter