Government employment support: opportunities for pest control employers The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared its latest employer briefing, highlighting a range of initiatives designed to help businesses recruit, offer work experience and create opportunities for young people. For pest management businesses looking to grow their teams, develop future talent or explore…
£3,000 to Recruit Young Talent The Youth Jobs Grant Simplified for Pest Control Employers Following our recent article highlighting the Government’s plans to help more young people into work, further details have now been released on the Youth Jobs Grant. The full Government guidance contains a lot of information, so we have simplified the key…
How Much Does NPTA Membership Cost? If you’re considering joining the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA), one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is how much membership costs and what you receive in return. While cost is naturally an important consideration for any business, it’s equally important to understand the wider value…
Group Pest Control Services Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) Description This project is for the procurement of a Group-wide Pest Control Service for Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), covering approximately 14,000 homes as well as associated commercial, office, and community premises.The contract will provide a comprehensive, responsive, and preventative pest control service, including the treatment…
Cambridgeshire County Council Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance Framework Description Cambridgeshire County Council have a combined Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance contract, which has been in place since 2023. This process is a re-procurement of that contract. The current contract is accessed by Fenland District Council for cleaning services, and this new process shall also be accessed…
Programme announced for PestWorld 2026 PestWorld 2026 is to be held between 20-23 October 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA. Full details of the programme, the exhibitors, registration and hotel information for PestWorld 2026 are now available. Visit the PestWorld website www.pestworld2026.org. Held each year, and organised by the…
Pest Control Services Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Description We are one of the largest NHS community health providers in England, serving a population of about 3.6 million people in Kent, parts of East Sussex and London. With a focus on prevention, rehabilitation and recovery, we treat the person, not the condition. Kent…
Few Spaces Remaining on June Field Biologist Course The NPTA still has a limited number of places available on its June Certificated Field Biologist Training Course, offering an excellent opportunity for experienced pest professionals looking to develop their technical expertise and progress into more specialist technical roles. Delivered over two days, the course is…
NPTA Becomes a Pest Minds Charter Signatory The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is proud to announce that we have officially become a Pest Minds Charter Signatory, recognising our commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing across the pest management industry. Mental health is an issue that touches every corner of our profession. Pest…
What Is PestTech and Why Do Pest Control Businesses Attend? If you work in pest control, chances are you have heard people mention PestTech. But if you’re newer to the industry, growing your business, or simply looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and network, you may be wondering, what exactly is PestTech? Widely…