What Is the Armed Forces Covenant and Why the NPTA Supports It Supporting the Armed Forces Covenant is an important commitment made by organisations across the UK to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, along with their families, are treated fairly in civilian life. The National Pest Technicians…
Appointment Announcement – Technical Manager We are pleased to announce the appointment of Grahame Turner as the NPTA’s new Technical Manager. Grahame will be re-joining the team on 20th April. Grahame brings extensive experience within the pest control industry and a strong technical background that will support the NPTA’s continued focus on raising professional standards, supporting…
Top 5 Reasons to Choose the NPTA as Your Pest Control Trade Association If you’re already considering joining a pest control trade association, the next question is usually: Which one is right for my business? Membership isn’t just about a badge, it should offer practical support, credibility, and long-term value. Here are five clear…
PelGar International Announces Appointment of Andrej Branc as Head of Global Sales & Americas Business Manager This appointment forms a key component of PelGar’s newly strengthened Senior Leadership Team, introduced to enhance strategic alignment and support the company’s long-term global growth objectives. In this role, Andrej will lead PelGar’s global sales structure and collaborate with…
April Update from the Office It has been a busy period in the NPTA office as we move through the start of the membership year. All membership invoices have now been issued (Donna is over the moon that this year she has not had to lick over 1000 envelopes) and thank you to everyone…
PelGar International Launches New Global Website to Streamline Access to Technical Resources and Product Information UK March 2026 – PelGar International has launched a new global website, www.pelgar.co.uk, designed to deliver faster, more structured access to the technical information required by pest control professionals, distributors, and regulatory bodies. The platform introduces a direct request system…
STADDLE STONES By Hugh Radford, NPTA Vice Chair Britain’s Early Defence Against Rats in Grain and Hay Walk through almost any older rural village in southern England or even in garden center ornament departments and you may spot them. Stone columns with wide, rounded tops, standing in neat rows, sometimes supporting a small timber building,…
From the Pest Control Library The Silent Spring Legacy Part 1: Silent Spring If you work in pest management and you have never read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, you have almost certainly felt its impact anyway. Published in 1962, it is probably the most influential book ever written about pesticides. Not a technical manual.…
