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…
DetailsImplications 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…
DetailsTom 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…
DetailsBASIS 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…
DetailsNPTA 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…
DetailsNPTA 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…
DetailsA 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,…
DetailsCSCS 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…
DetailsPest 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.…
DetailsWhat 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…
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