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…
DetailsRoyal 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…
DetailsSupporting 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…
DetailsNPTA Response to HSE Consultation on Rodenticide Use Sticky Button Download NPTA Response Submission of information on: Name of substance: Anticoagulant rodenticides Relevant use category for lack of suitable alternatives: ☒ House mice and rats – professional users with demonstrated competence – indoor ☒ House mice and/or rats – professional users with demonstrated competence –…
DetailsGoogle Local Services Ads NPTA Calls for Fair Verification for Sole Traders The NPTA has written directly to Google regarding recent changes to Local Services Ads (LSAs), which from October 2025 will require businesses to provide either a Companies House registration number or a VAT Tax ID to remain verified. While we understand and support Google’s aim of…
DetailsGoogle Verified Badge What UK Businesses Need to Know From 20 October 2025, Google is replacing all Local Services Ads badges (like Google Guarantee and Screened) with one clear badge: Google Verified. What’s Changing? One single badge will show customers your business is verified by Google. The Google Money Back Guarantee will stop. Claims…
DetailsGoogle Local Services Ads: Important Update for Small UK Businesses Google has announced a change that will affect many small businesses using Local Services Ads (LSAs) in the UK. If you currently advertise through LSAs, here’s what you need to know and what you need to do. What’s Changing? Until now, businesses could use…
DetailsIreland’s First Asian Hornet Nest Discovered: What You Need to Know By Owl Pest Control In late August 2025, something we’ve been dreading finally happened — Ireland’s first Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) nest was confirmed. For years, we’ve watched this invasive species spread across mainland Europe and the UK, and now it has officially made…
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