Building the Future Pest Control Workforce – How the NPTA Is Helping Members Attract New Talent The pest control industry is entering a crucial period. With an ageing workforce, rapid technological change, and an ever-growing need for skilled professionals, attracting new people into the sector has never been more important. At the National Pest…
NPTA Joins The Society of Food Hygiene & Technology (SOFHT) The NPTA is pleased to announce that we have officially joined The Society of Food Hygiene & Technology (SOFHT) a respected organisation with more than 40 years of expertise in food hygiene, safety, and industry standards. Becoming part of SOFHT is another important step…
Exclusive Dell Benefits for NPTA Members
Exclusive Dell Benefits for NPTA Members Simple IT. Exclusive Benefits. From increased productivity to better serving your clients, your membership opens up remarkable new opportunities. The Dell Business Partnerships Program provides exclusive access to affordable technology solutions. Our goal is to make work more efficient for SMB’s by delivering end-to-end, scalable technology solutions, with…
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…
