A Technical Review of the Nordisk Innovation Rat-Blocker System — and How Training Enables Pest Controllers to Build a High-Value, Low-Maintenance Revenue Stream By Nordisk Innovation, for publication by the NPTA Across the UK, sewer-based rat ingress remains one of the most persistent structural pest problems faced by domestic and commercial properties. Ageing drainage networks,…
8 Free Apps that Can Make Your Job Easier When you consider necessary pest control equipment, your mind is likely to go straight towards bait boxes, sprayers, PPE, or maybe your trusty service bag that you can’t imagine working without. But in today’s day and age, there’s another set of tools that can make…
A Tech’s Tech Being a sole trader, there is never low point in my role of a pesty for over 22 years. Constant work seems to freely flow from regular service work at farms and commercial clients, to job work for public calls. One task will expire then the phone rings for a new…
CSCS Cards for Pest Controllers: A Step-by-Step Guide We’ve seen a rise in enquiries from members about obtaining a CSCS card for pest control work. To help clarify the process, we’ve been in touch with Jasmine Johnson, Certification and Scheme Officer at BALI, who has provided the following handy guide. If you or your…
Getting Ready For Winter By Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager As I see the last load of feed beet being carted away from the fields around the village I live in it reminds me of the times I used to get ready for the expected increase in rat activity across the farms and…
Pest Minds Launches “Pest Minds Connections”: A New Anonymous Peer Support Service for the Pest Management Community Pest Minds, the growing mental-health advocacy project dedicated to supporting individuals working in pest management and related industries, is proud to announce the launch of Pest Minds Connections — a safe, anonymous, and community-led peer support service.…
What Budget 2025 Means for Pest Control Businesses The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces several changes that will directly influence how pest control companies operate, plan and manage their workforce. While the Budget aims to support growth and raise wages for lower paid workers, it also increases the cost base for many service-driven sectors, including…
Why Pest Control Sole Traders and Small Businesses Should Consider Registering with Companies House We know many of our members operate as sole traders and with good reason. Becoming self-employed is simple, involves less paperwork, and keeps overheads low. For years, registering as a sole trader with HMRC for tax purposes has been more…
A Year of Transformation: 2025 in Review As we reach the end of 2025 and look toward a well-earned Christmas break, it’s worth pausing to reflect on just how far the NPTA has come in twelve months. This year has been one of real transformation, rooted in listening to members, modernising how we operate, and…