NPTA Listed on GOV.UK as a Source of Professional Pest Control Support The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is now recognised on the GOV.UK website as one of the trade association websites the public can use when searching for a professional pest controller. On the “Pest control on your property” page, users are directed to…
Procurement of Pest Control Services Cadarn Housing Group (PRO 023) Description Cadarn Housing Group, on behalf of Cadwyn Housing Association Limited and Newydd Housing Association (1974) Limited, invites tenders for the provision of reactive pest control services across its residential housing portfolio in South and Mid Wales. The successful contractor will be required to…
Government Launches Youth Jobs Grant and Major Employment Drive for Young People The UK Government has announced a major youth employment initiative aimed at helping young people gain skills, training and employment while supporting employers to develop their future workforce. The programme includes a range of incentives designed to encourage businesses to recruit young people,…
Careers hub aims to boost recruitment in pest control industry The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) have today launched a new Careers Hub to encourage people to pursue a career in the pest control industry. Hosted on the RSPH website, the hub brings together practical guidance on…
Government Youth Guarantee and What It Means for Pest Control The Government has announced a significant expansion of its Youth Guarantee programme, with almost a million young people expected to benefit from new training, employment and work experience opportunities across the UK. The initiative aims to ensure that all young people have access to…
Rodent Glue Traps to be Banned in Scotland from July 2026 What It Means for the Pest Control Industry The Scottish Government has confirmed that the use of rodent glue traps will be banned in Scotland from 1 July 2026, following the introduction of new legislation under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act. While…
Killgerm Group Ltd Announce the Retirement of Per Nilsson, founder of Milluck AB/Killgerm Scandinavia AB Effective from 28th February 2026 Killgerm Group announce the retirement of Per Nilsson, founder and former Managing Director of Milluck AB which became Killgerm Scandinavia AB. In 2007 Per set up Milluck AB as a brand-new operation, focussed on the…
ITT For Pest Control Services ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED Description The purpose of this contract is to deliver a safe, effective, resident focused, environmentally responsible, and legally compliant pest management service across all properties owned, managed, or leased by RBH. The service will provide treatments on a “price per treatment” basis, where a treatment means…
NPTA joins TrustMark as approved Scheme Provider TrustMark, the UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home, today announced that the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) has been approved as a TrustMark Scheme Provider. With this latest agreement, TrustMark now works with 43 Scheme Providers to raise standards and strengthen consumer protection across…
Showcasing the Real Face of Pest Control – NPTA Launches Industry Photo Competition The pest control industry is built on people. Every day, technicians across the UK are solving problems, protecting public health, supporting businesses, and keeping homes safe. Yet too often, the images used to represent our profession are generic stock photos that…