Syngenta appoints Jake Braithwaite UK Technical Manager for professional pest management

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Syngenta appoints Jake Braithwaite UK Technical Manager for professional pest management Jake Braithwaite appointed UK Technical Manager for professional pest management Technical Managers’ role to support Syngenta product use and new R&D Continued Syngenta investment and commitment to supporting UK pest management industry Supported Syngenta product use in commercial, residential and rural farm situations Syngenta…

Cassius Soudi Passes The RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management Under the 5<25 Scheme

NPTA Online Newsletter – Aug 26 (Industry News)

Cassius Soudi Passes The RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management Under the 5<25 Scheme Another fantastic achievement to celebrate! We’re delighted to share that Cassius Soudi of Pest Shield, based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, has successfully passed the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management. The course was held in the NPTA office. Cassius…

Job Vacancy: Pest Technician (Bournemouth & Poole Area)

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Posted: 03/08/2026   Company Information Company Name : Urban Pest Control Company Contact : Mr. Matt Phillips | E. info@urbanpestcontrol.co.uk | P. 01202 245755   Job Details Job Type: Full time Pest Control Technician Area Covered: Wimborne, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Salary: 30,000 per annum (depending on qualifications & experience)   Benefits Company vehicle and…

Know Your Foe: The Asian Hornet

Newsletter Pest News - Aug 26

Know your Foe The Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager The Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet, is an invasive non-native species that poses a significant threat to honeybees and other pollinating insects in the United Kingdom. Native to Southeast Asia, it was accidentally introduced into Europe in the early…

NPTA Simplifies Support for Armed Forces Veterans Entering Pest Management

NPTA Online Newsletter – Aug 26 (Association News)

NPTA Simplifies Support for Armed Forces Veterans  Entering Pest Management The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) has simplified its support package for Armed Forces veterans and service leavers entering the pest management industry. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, the NPTA is committed to helping veterans build rewarding civilian careers whilst supporting members…

Why NPTA On The Road Continues to Bring the Industry Together

NPTA Online Newsletter – Aug 26 (Association News)

Why NPTA On The Road Continues to Bring the Industry Together The pest management industry never stands still. Every day, pest professionals are faced with new challenges, changing customer expectations, evolving legislation, emerging technologies and increasing demands for technical knowledge. Whether dealing with rodents, birds, insects or specialist environments, the one constant is the need…

Lessons From the Road: What Hundreds of Conversations Are Teaching Us About Pest Control in 2026

NPTA Online Newsletter – Aug 26 (Association News)

Lessons From the Road: What Hundreds of Conversations Are Teaching Us About Pest Control in 2026 Graham Turner, NPTA Technical Manager Over the past few months, the NPTA Technical Team has spent a lot of time delivering training across the UK. From On The Road days and specialist technical courses through to RSPH qualifications and…

Introducing the NPTA Industry Pulse

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Introducing the NPTA Industry Pulse Your Voice. Our Action. What if every six months the pest management industry had the opportunity to tell the NPTA exactly what matters most? What are the biggest challenges facing your business? What would make life easier for technicians? Where should the industry be focusing its efforts? And where should…