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…
NPTA On The Road Days 2026 From February, the NPTA team will be back out on the road, delivering our popular On The Road Days across an expanded range of locations. By adding more venues, we are making it easier than ever for members to access high-quality training, industry insight and CPD opportunities without…
January: Building Momentum for the Year Ahead Firstly, I want to say I hope you all have had a good Christmas and New year and that 2026 is a prosperous year for not only NPTA members, but the entire Pest Control Community. You really get a sense that in the past 12 months, things…
BASIS PROMPT Certificates and Membership Cards – 2026 From 1st January 2026, qualifying BASIS PROMPT Members will be able to access their BASIS PROMPT Certificate including the CRRU logo, through the new member area which can be accessed here, if you need help with access Click Here. This certificate will be issued once members fulfil…
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…
NPTA Board Reviews Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ahead of Next Phase of the Association’s Journey The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) Board has completed a review of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson roles, updating them to ensure they are fit for purpose as the association enters the next phase of its development. As the NPTA…
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