Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit – June 3-5, 2026 The Global Public Health &Food Safety Summit will bring together pest management professionals, public health officials, food safety specialists and researchers from around the world. The Global Summit runs over the three days of June 3-5, 2026 and is to be held at the…
Google Is Phasing Out Call-Only Ads, Here’s You Need to Know If you run Google Ads for your business, you may have seen a recent email from Google about call-only ads being deprecated and wondered whether it affects you and what, if anything, you need to do. The short answer is; it might affect…
The Process of Trying Out the Goodnature A18 Grey Squirrels Trap By Alan Johnson, Danum Outdoors “I am now in the process of trying out my newly purchased Goodnature A18 grey squirrels trap. I have selected an area of woodland that has two main sections with a corridor of trees between the two. My theory…
Killgerm Waste Disposal Scheme: Supporting Safe, Compliant Pest Control Correct waste disposal is a fundamental part of professional pest control. From spent bait and contaminated packaging to empty aerosols and fluorescent tubes, pest controllers are required to manage waste in line with strict environmental legislation. The Killgerm Subsidised Waste Disposal Scheme has been developed specifically…
Exclusive NPTA Member Offer from Killgerm EXCLUSIVE 5% DISCOUNT ON KILLGERM TRAINING COURSES We are pleased to offer NPTA members an exclusive 5% discount on all Killgerm Training courses, available for both face-to-face and online learning. This benefit ensures members receive high-quality, industry-recognised training at a discounted rate, helping to expand skills and stay ahead in…
NPTA Shortlisted for Two Categories at the 2026 TAF Awards The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, recognising the progress made by the association and the impact of its industry partnerships. The NPTA has been shortlisted…
2026 changes to bird licences – UK and Eire A great deal has changed in the Bird General Licences since their introduction more than 30 years ago. The removal of house sparrows and starlings from the General Licences marked an important and positive shift in approach. More recently, the pace of change has accelerated.…
January 2026: A major milestone for the NPTA January 2026 marks a significant moment for the NPTA, as we are formally signed off as a TrustMark Scheme Provider. This achievement follows months of detailed work with the TrustMark team, ensuring that the NPTA meets the required standards, governance, audit processes and consumer protection framework…
NPTA Member Technical Support By Mark Wenman, NPTA Technical Manager Our fantastic industry gives us lots of conundrums and tricky complexities where multiple solutions can be a potential option within IPM. Getting a ‘second opinion’ gives us the confidence to proceed, or it can suggest alternative options or even advise us not to continue on…
New Venue and Training Course Updates for 2026 We are pleased to share several important updates to the NPTA training programme for 2026, all designed to further support pest control professionals with high-quality, practical learning opportunities. A new Insect Control Refresher course has been added to the NPTA training calendar, responding to the ongoing need for…