Obituary – Paul Butt Photo credit: Pest magazine It is with great sadness that we report on the death of our friend and colleague Paul Butt, who died in March. Many of you will have known him, as he was a distinguished and much respected trainer and adviser on matters involving conflicts with people, agriculture…
Pest Control Employers encouraged to Work with Jobcentres to Tackle Skills Shortages and Grow the Workforce The pest control industry plays a vital role in protecting public health and maintaining safe environments. As workforce demographics shift, regulatory standards continue to develop, and demand for specialist services grows, employers are increasingly focused on strengthening recruitment and…
Mental Health First Aider course MarK Wenman, NPTA Technical Manager It’s tough to talk about personal and work challenges and difficulties, and when we find the words and courage, it can then open up a bigger challenge. What does it mean and how can the empathetic and relevant assistance be found? And just like any…
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…
Careers in Pest Control Opening doors through partnership On Thursday 24th April, we delivered another joint careers webinar alongside Syngenta and RSPH, working closely with DWP Work Coaches and job seekers to showcase what pest control can offer as a profession. This continues to be an important area of focus for the NPTA. If we…
The risks of signing a bad contract It is inevitable that you have entered or will enter into contracts during the course of your business, whether that’s with suppliers or with companies engaging your services. Are you aware, however, of the dangers that might be lurking within those contracts? Kerry Gibbs from BEB Contract…
Glue trap update – Scotland The Wildlife and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 is due to come into force on the 1st July 2026. This will make the use of glue traps and boards illegal to use in Scotland for vertebrate animals. This includes offences for taking, restraining, killing or causing injury to an animals,…
HMRC Webinars Offer Practical Support for Employers Managing Sick Leave and Family Pay The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is encouraging members to take advantage of a series of free HMRC webinars designed to help employers understand their responsibilities around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay. Understanding statutory pay requirements is…