BASF welcomes Easter Bonanza winners to exclusive Widnes factory tour Leading pest control solutions manufacturer BASF has welcomed the winners of its 2026 Easter Bonanza competition to its Widnes factory, offering lucky pest controllers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production of its innovative rodenticide, Selontra®. Launched in April in partnership with Killgerm Chemicals, the…
Guidance on Rodent Management on Poultry Farms Sophie Thorogood, NPTA Technical Committee The RSPCA Welfare Standards for Laying Hens (July 2025) has new specifications relating to pest management. This has been deemed necessary by the RSPCA to have a high level of humanness for all animals including the pests. If you work or are thinking…
Giving Something Back to the Industry That Built My Career Adrian Gough, Pest Risk Management Group Limited After 28 years working within the pest control industry, including more than 25 years as a business owner, I have seen our sector evolve enormously. Standards have improved, customer expectations have increased, technology has advanced, and the role…
Building for the Long Term in Pest Control Mark Camilleri, Wynyard Pest Control My name is Mark Camilleri, and earlier this year I acquired Wynyard Pest Control, a well-respected commercial pest control business based in the North East of England. Like many within the NPTA community, I have a huge amount of respect for what…
Pest Control Services and Associated Proofing Works West Kent Housing Association Description West Kent Housing Association is seeking long-term pest control service provider(s), for the treatment of statutory pest infestations relating to: Lot 1: insects (eg cockroaches and wasps), rodents (eg rats, squirrels, and mice) and similar pests. Lot 2: birds including pigeons. Removal…
NPTA Welcomes Periscope CFO as New Member Benefit Partner The NPTA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Periscope CFO, bringing specialist financial and strategic business support to NPTA members across the UK pest control sector. Founded by Dan Traynor, Chartered Accountant, experienced Pest Control CFO, and author of Pest Control by Numbers,…
Periscope CFO – Strategic Finance Support for Pest Control Businesses The NPTA is pleased to welcome Periscope CFO as an official member benefit partner, providing specialist financial and strategic support tailored specifically to pest control businesses. Founded by Dan Traynor, Chartered Accountant, experienced Pest Control CFO, and author of Pest Control by Numbers, Periscope CFO…
Facilities Management Soft Services Port of London Authority Description Cleaning, landscaping, pest control, security, CCTV monitoring and waste management Total value (estimated) £2,900,000 excluding VAT £3,480,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 5 years Contract locations UKJ4 – Kent Lot 1.…
PestTech 2026: Why Your Business Needs to Be There The countdown to PestTech 2026 has officially begun, and following the record-breaking success of previous events, next year’s exhibition is already shaping up to be one of the biggest dates in the pest control calendar. Taking place on 4th November 2026 at Arena MK, Milton…
Pest Control Services Dartford Borough Council Description Dartford Borough Council (Environmental Protection) is inviting tenders to enter into a contract to deliver a ‘pest control service ‘for the Dartford Borough Council geographical area. The contract is for the period from 1st August 2026 for 2 years (ending 31st July 2028) with an option to…