May22025

NPTA and BPCA Agree New Pest Control Qualification Framework to Support Industry Growth

NPTA and BPCA Agree New Pest Control Qualification Framework to Support Industry Growth   The National Pest Technicians Association, in collaboration with the British Pest Control Association, has confirmed the development of a new qualification framework to strengthen career pathways and skills development across the pest management industry. The announcement follows extensive engagement with professionals…

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Apr42025

World Rat Day (April 4th)

On World Rat Day, NPTA Warns of Rodent Surge as Birmingham Bin Strike Escalates into Public Health Crisis As the world marks World Rat Day (April 4th) – a date which usually highlights rats as intelligent and misunderstood creatures – the National Pest Technicians Association is issuing a serious warning about the growing rodent crisis in Birmingham.…

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Mar262025

NPTA Launches New Career-Focused Web Pages to Inspire the Next Generation of Pest Control Professionals

NPTA Launches New Career-Focused Web Pages to Inspire the Next Generation of Pest Control Professionals The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is proud to unveil two exciting new additions to its website—designed to highlight the opportunities within pest control and champion the real people behind the profession. Explore the new pages: Careers in Pest Control …

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Mar252025

Mark Wenman Joins NPTA as Technical Manager for the North

Mark Wenman Joins NPTA as Technical Manager for the North The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Wenman as Technical Manager for the North, continuing the association’s commitment to providing strong regional support and technical excellence to members across the UK. Mark brings a wealth of experience from his…

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Mar242025

We’re Hiring: Part-Time Administration Assistant (Office-Based – Nottingham)

We’re Hiring: Part-Time Administration Assistant (Office-Based – Nottingham)   Location: NPTA House, Eastwood, Nottingham (within commuting distance) Hours: 16 hours per week (flexible across 2–3 days) Salary: £12.21 per hour (with a salary review after 3 months) Contract: Permanent, Part-Time Start Date: As soon as possible Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking to join a…

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Mar192025

Programme for ICUP 2025 announced

Programme for ICUP 2025 announced The Organising Committee for the International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) 2025 has been working hard behind the scenes to finalise the exciting and varied programme for the ICUP 2025 event. This includes plenary sessions, a wide choice of parallel sessions, a poster session, a workshop plus ample time to…

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Mar72025

The Future of Pest Control Starts With You! 

The Future of Pest Control Starts With You!    Pest control is evolving fast, and at the NPTA, we’re driving the industry forward. Smart tech, sustainability, and new regulations mean we need skilled professionals now more than ever. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career with purpose, stability, and real progression.  At our recent On…

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