PGM Pest Control Publishes Herefordshire Pest Activity Data Analysis Report 2025 PGM Pest Control has released its Herefordshire Pest Activity Data Analysis Report for 2025, identifying the most prevalent pest issues across the county based on recorded treatment data. From the data collated, PGM Pest Control says their findings show that pest activity in Herefordshire…
Consultation on Advanced Pest Management Qualifications All NPTA members, including business owners, sole traders and technicians are invited to participate in this consultation process, by taking a short survey that would contribute to the design of a potential new Level 4 (advanced) pest management qualification. The Level 4 (advanced) pest management qualification will build on…
Building the Future Pest Control Workforce How the NPTA Is Helping Members Attract New Talent The pest control industry is entering a crucial period. With an ageing workforce, rapid technological change, and an ever-growing need for skilled professionals, attracting new people into the sector has never been more important. At the National Pest Technicians…
NPTA Announces New Chair and Vice Chair Appointments The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jasmin Emmerson as Chair and Hugh Radford as Vice Chair of the Association. Both appointments will be formally confirmed at the NPTA Board meeting on 21 January 2026. Jasmin Emmerson brings extensive experience, insight, and…
Implications to Pest Management and Public Health from Proposed Amendments to The Hunting Act 2004 The National Pest Technicians Association represents professional pest controllers operating across a wide range of sectors including public health, food production, agriculture, local authority services, and commercial environments. Our members work within a highly regulated framework and play a…
Tom Holmes joins Inovus Insect Light Trap expert, Tom Holmes, has joined Inovus as their new Technical Director. Founded in 2024, but backed by over twenty five years of industry expertise, Inovus is entirely focussed upon the insect light traps category, which ensures they can put all their efforts into developing great product solutions, backed…
BASIS PROMPT Certificates and Membership Cards – 2026 From 1st January 2026, qualifying BASIS PROMPT Members will be able to access their BASIS PROMPT Certificate including the CRRU logo, through the new member area which can be accessed here, if you need help with access Click Here. This certificate will be issued once members fulfil…
NPTA Shortlisted for Two Categories at the 2026 TAF Awards The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, recognising the progress made by the association and the impact of its industry partnerships. The NPTA has been…
NPTA Board Reviews Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Ahead of Next Phase of the Association’s Journey The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) Board has completed a review of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson roles, updating them to ensure they are fit for purpose as the association enters the next phase of its development. As the NPTA…
A Technical Review of the Nordisk Innovation Rat-Blocker System — and How Training Enables Pest Controllers to Build a High-Value, Low-Maintenance Revenue Stream By Nordisk Innovation, for publication by the NPTA Across the UK, sewer-based rat ingress remains one of the most persistent structural pest problems faced by domestic and commercial properties. Ageing drainage networks,…