Deer Management David Hemingway, DH Pest Control The fallow deer season for bucks (males) starts on 1st August. I personally won’t take bucks once they are rutting. The rut usually begins around October/November and lasts roughly four weeks. Rutting is the breeding period. Bucks focus on mating, fighting, and holding territory. They burn huge amounts…
Accredited membership (not just a badge of honour) What it means to you as a member of the NPTA Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager There are a growing number of our members asking about becoming an accredited member, what it involves and what it can bring to them as a company. In short it…
NPTA Approved as a TrustMark Scheme Provider We are pleased to share that the TrustMark Board has approved the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) to become a TrustMark Scheme Provider. This is an important milestone for the association and a positive step in strengthening our role as a quality-focused scheme operator, supporting higher standards,…
Showcasing the Real Face of Pest Control – NPTA Launches Industry Photo Competition The pest control industry is built on people. Every day, technicians across the UK are solving problems, protecting public health, supporting businesses, and keeping homes safe. Yet too often, the images used to represent our profession are generic stock photos that…
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 Technicians…
Appointment of New NPTA Chair and Vice Chair As we head into 2026, the NPTA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair. These appointments follow the decision of John Davison (Chair) and Paul Burton (Vice Chair) to step aside from their respective roles. We would like to place…
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 Technicians…
Recruitment Update – Building Momentum Across the Industry Recruitment remains one of the most consistent challenges raised by members, particularly when it comes to attracting new people into the industry and competing for experienced technicians in a tight labour market. In response, recruitment continues to be a key focus for the National Pest Technicians…
JOB ADVERT COPYWRITING & RECRUITMENT SUPPORT Exclusive NPTA Member Benefit One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is attracting applicants at all. This relies on having a job advert that engages the reader, explains the opportunity clearly, and presents pest control as a skilled and rewarding career. Through its work around attracting talent into the…
Rat Ban – The only professional wall-mounted rat exit valve After many years as a professional family run pest control business, we realised that a drain valve was of no use above ground without time consuming modifications which would look bulky, unsightly and unprofessional. As there was nothing on the market that suited our needs,…