Philip Dalgliesh Retires After Over 50 Years at Killgerm After over 50 years of working as a key part of Killgerm, the legend who is Philip Dalgliesh will retire on 24th April 2026. This is a momentous event for Philip and for Killgerm. Philip has been a central part of Killgerm since before its creation…
Understanding Rodent Activity Trends: Help Us Build the Bigger Picture Recently, we were approached by a major UK food retailer with an important question: “Do you have any data showing how rodent activity has changed over the past four years, both internally and externally?” It is exactly the kind of question that highlights the increasing…
LEDs and the phase out of fluorescent lamps Fluorescent UVA lamps used in insect light traps (ILTs) are under increasing regulatory pressure due to their mercury content under the RoHS Directive. While still permitted under specific exemptions, these are subject to ongoing review and may be withdrawn or amended. Guidance from Lighting Europe indicates that…
Busy But Not Growing? There’s a reason — and there’s a fix. Introducing Inbervel – the business growth platform built for pest control professionals Let’s be honest for a second – running a pest control business is not easy! Most pest control business owners are technically strong, hardworking and committed to doing a good job…
The Benefits of Becoming an NPTA and TrustMark Registered Business TrustMark is the UK’s only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home, and works with approved Scheme Providers to help raise standards, improve consumer protection and build confidence across the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sector. With the addition of…
Locked In or Future-Proof? Why Your ILT Lamp Choice Matters More Than You Think The move from fluorescent to LED in insect light traps has brought clear benefits – but it’s also introduced new challenges that aren’t always talked about. With fluorescent lamps, there was a level of standardisation that gave pest controllers flexibility. You…
Pest Control Services VICO HOMES Description Repairs and Maintenance of Pest Control Services to the Vico Properties and may include additional works of “Omits/ Voids including CBL voids (minor)/ Buy Back Properties”. This includes both lived in units and Independent Living Schemes. Vico are inviting tenders for the provision of Pest Control Services repairs…
Glue trap update – Scotland The Wildlife and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 is due to come into force on the 1st July 2026. This will make the use of glue traps and boards illegal to use in Scotland for vertebrate animals. This includes offences for taking, restraining, killing or causing injury to an animals,…
HMRC Webinars Offer Practical Support for Employers Managing Sick Leave and Family Pay The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is encouraging members to take advantage of a series of free HMRC webinars designed to help employers understand their responsibilities around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay. Understanding statutory pay requirements is…