From the Pest Control Library: Endless Forms – The Secret World of Wasps By Seirian Sumner Most people have a fairly simple view of wasps. They sting, they ruin picnics, and they become a problem when they build nests in the loft or cavity walls of our homes. In pest control we deal with them…
Sceptical About Trustmark? Our thoughts going through the process.. By Adelle & Damien Lane, DJL Pest Solutions Ltd “Could you write a piece on your experience with TrustMark and the approval process?” I’m not sure we are the right people to do that as we were rather sceptical ourselves. The application process itself was relatively…
NPTA Introduces RSPH L2 Pest Management Training The RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management is the standard general pest management qualification for pest control technicians. Technicians carrying out mixed pest control are expected to achieve this within 18 months of the start of their pest control career. The guided learning time for the course…
Introducing the NPTA Technical Team, Here to Support You We are pleased to take this opportunity to reintroduce Grahame Turner to the technical team at the NPTA and to remind members how to access the support available. Our Technical Team are available to provide guidance, support, and practical advice across a wide range of…
May Update from the Office Hi all, another update from us here in the office to keep you in the loop for our summer plans. The majority of Membership Certificates have been sent out! If you think you’ve paid and haven’t received your certificate yet, please let us know at donna.alvey@npta.org.uk We are keeping…
Know your Foe Cockchafer Melalontha melalontha This is my favourite insect. The cockchafer, also known as the May Bug or June Bug, is not a bug at all it is a beetle. These large barrel shaped beetles can appear as early as mid April and as late as mid July. The adults life span lasts…
Working Dogs in Pest Control Sam Trickey, Trickey Pest Control As I sit here with April’s warmth hitting the grass and my earth-torn hands glad to finish the most of the agricultural moles, I think to myself how the dogs have performed this year and how far they have come from the bundles of play…
Experience of 5<25’s Scheme By Madeline Perrott I had the pleasure of being a part of the first round of 5<25’s scheme, and it has had such a positive impact on my own personal career as well as my family’s business. The 5<25’s scheme has allowed my confidence to grow significantly in advising customers and…
Free NPTA Webinar: Practical Steps to Build a Better Pest Control Business Book Here Do Any of These Sound Familiar? Working silly hours? Not earning enough for the effort you’re putting in? Dealing with unreliable or poorly performing team members? For many pest control business owners, this isn’t the exception it’s the reality. It’s easy…
Understanding FFAST™ Technology: The Science Behind AquaPy’s Superior Droplet Performance How Film Forming Aqueous Spray Technology transforms airborne insect control In professional pest management, the performance of a space spray depends on one thing above all: how long droplets stay suspended in the air. The longer droplets remain airborne, the higher the chance they collide…