Case Study: Effective mouse control achieved in high-risk residential block using Selontra® Darren McArthur, Director at BioPest®, shares his experience using Selontra® to gain control of a heavy mouse infestation in a residential building with abundant alternative food sources. Heavy house mouse infestation across bin stores and ceiling voids Significant alternative food sources reducing effectiveness…
NPTA Member Benefit: A Simpler Route to SSIP Certification with CQMS NPTA members can now take advantage of exclusive discounted rates on SSIP certification through the CQMS Safety-Scheme – providing a straightforward, efficient, and highly cost-effective way to demonstrate compliance with UK health and safety standards. With over 20 years of experience delivering independent assessments,…
New NPTA Member Consulting: Avian Remote Consulting Avian Remote Consulting — ARC — is pleased to be working alongside the NPTA to provide members with access to specialist bird control support, technical guidance, and independent consultancy services. Bird control and bird proofing are highly specialist areas. When handled incorrectly, poor advice, unsuitable specifications, or substandard…
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…