Shine Night Walk in Aid of Cancer Research Donna Alvey, Administration Assistant at the NPTA On the 11th September 2026 I will be taking on a 6-Mile Shine Night Walk Sponsored Walk in Aid of Cancer Research in and around Nottingham City Centre Losing someone or knowing someone fighting cancer is hard and I have…
Cyber Security – A Small Business Guide We have heard from members that you are seeing an increased number of SPAM emails/ Phishing attacks offering to sell data, so we thought we would share with you some advice that has been produced to help small businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. The…
BASIS PROMPT Members: Have You Seen the Recent Email from BASIS? If you hold BASIS PROMPT membership, please check your inbox for a recent communication from BASIS regarding the upcoming Autumn 2026 renewal period. The email contains important information about preparing for renewal, including reminders to: Log all eligible CPD activities against your account Review…
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 team…
From The Pest Control Library The Pest Detectives – The Definitive History of Rentokil, By Rob Gray Created by Hugh Radford Every profession has its story Every profession has a history, but few take the time to preserve it. Pest management is no different. We often focus on the latest products, technologies and legislation, yet…
Know your Foe The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) Duncan Bosomworth, NPTA Technical Manager The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the fastest breeding cockroaches in the world and is a common pest in the UK. Despite its name, it didn’t originate in Germany, the most likely source points towards Southeast Asia, its arrival in…
Taking on a new technician Employing your first technician as you can’t keep on top of the amount of work you have coming in is a big move, all that profit that you used to pocket simply isn’t going to be there anymore. It’s a major decision that needs careful thought as it involves considerably…
Getting to Know Georgina: From Policing to Pest Control What do policing, bed bugs, and a love of problem-solving have in common? They’re all part of Georgina’s journey into pest control! Georgina is an Area Surveyor for Nottingham Pest Control, a role she absolutely loves. But her route into the industry wasn’t exactly conventional. …
NPTA On The Road Days Remaining for 2026 Maxine Kean, Administration Assistant at the NPTA As we head into what is always a busy period for the pest control industry, I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the fantastic training and networking opportunities still available through the NPTA over the coming months.…
PestTech 2026 in Focus Book Your Ticket Now. PestTech 2026 is getting closer – and bookings are now open. On Wednesday 4 November, the pest management industry will once again come together at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, for PestTech 2026. But this year, there is even more to see, experience and get involved with.…