UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Pest Control Services – Oxfordshire Description UKRI are looking to contract with a supplier to provide Pest Control Services at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and associated sites. The general service requirement includes: Internal/external rodent and insect control, Electric Fly Killers, Bed bug monitoring and Rabbit control. Total value (estimated) £250,000…
“ The UK Government introduced new provisions in the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 This is informally referred to as Awaab’s Law, in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy from Rochdale who tragically died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s social housing flat. Pest…
Earning extra revenue through waste and recycling centres Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager Waste sites including recycling centres and biogas sites can prove to be a source of great revenue for those who don’t mind getting a bit dirty and smelly in the process! Due to the materials being processed there will be no shortage…
Rats on the Rise: Pest Controllers Report Autumn Surge Across the UK Across the UK, pest controllers are reporting a surge in rat activity as the mild, wet autumn creates perfect conditions for rodents to thrive. The latest NPTA BBC Pest Activity Survey shows rat infestations rising sharply, with activity up 38% nationally and some…
NPTA Accredited Membership: Raising Standards Across the Industry The NPTA has redefined what it means to be an Accredited Member, introducing a package designed to recognise professionalism, strengthen businesses, and raise standards across the pest control industry. Our enhanced membership offers a clear pathway for companies committed to excellence, combining structured audits, technical mentoring, tailored training, and…
PestTech 2025 – From Cradle to Grave Kevin Lawrenson – CEO of the NPTA My first PestTech from cradle to grave has now passed, and I am proud to say it has been a huge success. From the early planning stages right through to the final clear-down, it has been a privilege to see…
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PestTech 2025 In Review ‘Buzzing’. ‘Informative’. ‘Energetic’. ‘Positive’. ‘Crazy’. ‘Upbeat’: Just six adjectives used to describe the biggest and busiest PestTech of all time. The numbers for PestTech 2025 in Milton Keynes speak for themselves… 1,400 in attendance, up by 200 year-on-year. Over 85 stands, up by 10 year-on-year. 15 seminars delivered, over two floors.…
Professional Futures candidates have international influence In October this year the initial 5<25 Professional Futures candidates travelled with Syngenta to the international Parasitec Paris 2025 trade fair, for a chance to further expand their learning. The Syngenta NPTA 5<25 Professional Futures initiative has been hugely influential in encouraging UK pest businesses to invest in young…
