CSCS Cards for Pest Controllers: A Step-by-Step Guide

CSCS Cards for Pest Controllers: A Step-by-Step Guide   We’ve seen a rise in enquiries from members about obtaining a CSCS card for pest control work. To help clarify the process, we’ve been in touch with Jasmine Johnson, Certification and Scheme Officer at BALI, who has provided the following handy guide. If you or your…

Pest Minds Launches “Pest Minds Connections”: A New Anonymous Peer Support Service for the Pest Management Community

Pest Minds Launches “Pest Minds Connections”: A New Anonymous Peer Support Service for the Pest Management Community   Pest Minds, the growing mental-health advocacy project dedicated to supporting individuals working in pest management and related industries, is proud to announce the launch of Pest Minds Connections — a safe, anonymous, and community-led peer support service.…

What Budget 2025 Means for Pest Control Businesses

What Budget 2025 Means for Pest Control Businesses   The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces several changes that will directly influence how pest control companies operate, plan and manage their workforce. While the Budget aims to support growth and raise wages for lower paid workers, it also increases the cost base for many service-driven sectors, including…

Tender Opportunity: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Pest Control Services in Oxfordshire

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Pest Control Services – Oxfordshire   Description UKRI are looking to contract with a supplier to provide Pest Control Services at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and associated sites. The general service requirement includes: Internal/external rodent and insect control, Electric Fly Killers, Bed bug monitoring and Rabbit control. Total value (estimated) £250,000…

Tender Opportunity: ITT for the Provision of Pest Control Services

ITT for the Provision of Pest Control Services ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED   Description We require a contractor that can effectively address pest control needs, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment for our customers. The appointed contractor will be responsible for routine pest inspections, prevention, eradication, and emergency response, in line with industry best…

Royal Society for Public Health and National Pest Technicians Association announce new initiative to encourage people into the pest control workforce

Royal Society for Public Health and National Pest Technicians Association announce new initiative to encourage people into the pest control workforce   The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) have today announced that they will be launching a ‘Careers Hub’ to encourage people to pursue a career in…

Supporting NPTA Members Hiring Ex-Service Personnel

Supporting NPTA Members Hiring Ex-Service Personnel The Armed Forces community brings a wealth of transferable skills – including discipline, reliability, leadership, and problem-solving,  all of which are highly valued in pest control. To help NPTA members tap into this talent pool, we’ve partnered with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support members who recruit service…