International Women’s Day is almost here! As we count down to March 8, we’re celebrating the incredible women making their mark in pest control—technicians, business owners, trainers, and industry leaders who are driving progress and shaping the future of our profession. This year’s theme #AccelerateAction, is all about pushing for change, promoting equity, and…
Highfield Food Safety Forum – Webinar on ‘The Future of Pest Management: Legislation Updates and Advances In Control’ On the 25th of February 2025, the Highfield Food Safety Forum hosted a webinar on ‘The Future of Pest Management: legislation updates and advances in control’. This is a webinar that NPTA Technical Manager, Grahame Turner, presented…
PestTech 2024 is Highly Commended at the TAF Awards! We are incredibly proud to share that PestTech 2024 was Highly Commended at last night’s Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards in the Event of the Year (Over 500 Delegates) category! Sponsored by Brightelm This recognition highlights the impact of PestTech as the UK’s leading one day pest control event, bringing…
Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Pest Control and Associated Estates Services United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority UKAEA has a requirement for a single contract which covers the following main elements. – Grounds Maintenance – Tree Arboricultural works, which is classed as either Major or Minor, including surveying associated services contract. – Pest Control Services – Routine,…
Join Our Team as Technical Manager – South! Are you a technical expert in pest control with a passion for training, compliance, and industry standards? The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is looking for a Technical Manager (covering the south of the UK) to lead our training programs, provide expert guidance to members, and…
Grahame Turner Appointed Training Academy Manager at Nurture Pest Control The NPTA is incredibly pleased and proud to announce that our very own Grahame Turner has been appointed as Training Academy Manager at Nurture Pest Control. Grahame’s last working day with the NPTA will be March 31st, after which he will take on this…
Are You Ready for the 2026 CRRU Amendments? Here’s What You Need to Do The 2026 amendments to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) guidelines are fast approaching, and the pest control industry must prepare to meet new certification and professional development requirements. Central to these changes is the emphasis on training, responsible…
Nottingham ‘On the Road’ Day – A Great Success! Yesterday, we had a fantastic ‘On the Road’ Day in Nottingham, bringing together pest professionals for a day of learning, networking, and hands-on training. Attendees gained valuable insights from expert-led sessions, explored the latest industry innovations, and connected with fellow professionals.A big thank you to everyone…
The National Pest Technicians Association announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Steve Hallam following a successful handover period to the association’s new Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Lawrenson. Steve, who joined the NPTA in May 2019, has played a pivotal role in strengthening the association. During his tenure, he focused on building a strong foundation…
