News News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:29:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 NPTA preview’s this year’s PestTech https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-previews-this-years-pesttech.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:41:47 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13612 The countdown to PestTech 2026 has begun! On Wednesday, November 4, the pest control industry will once again come together at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, for what promises to be the [...]

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]]> Phase 2 date for Awaab’s Law confirmed https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/phase-2-date-for-awaabs-law-confirmed.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:57 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13606 The second phase of Awaab’s Law, which includes pest management, will enter into force on November 30, 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed. Awaab’s Law [...]

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]]> BPCA to host non-member meeting this week https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-to-host-non-member-meeting-this-week.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:59 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13604 Curious about BPCA membership but not sure if it’s right for you? Join BPCA’s non-member meeting and learn more about the pest management association, its work and membership benefits. The [...]

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]]> NameDatBug launches AI pest identification platform https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/namedatbug-launches-ai-pest-identification-platform.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13609 NameDatBug has announced the release of its AI-powered pest identification and management platform, purpose-built for pest management professionals. Available now at app.namedatbug.com/app, the app turns a single photo – or [...]

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]]> Rentokil Pest Control launches new connected rat control technology https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/rentokil-pest-control-launches-new-connected-rat-control-technology-for-businesses.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:02 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13593 Rentokil has launched T-Rex Connect, its new digitally connected solution for controlling rats, designed to help businesses identify and tackle rat activity. Representing the next generation of pest management technology, [...]

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]]> Government Employment Support: Opportunities for pest control employers https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/government-employment-support-opportunities-for-pest-control-employers.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:39 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13584 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared its latest employer briefing, highlighting a range of initiatives designed to help businesses recruit, offer work experience and create opportunities for [...]

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]]> BPCA to hosts Employment Rights Bill Keynote for members this week https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-to-hosts-employment-rights-bill-keynote-for-members-this-week.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13589 BPCA is encouraging pest management employers to attend a member-only Keynote webinar on the new Employment Rights Bill. The online session takes place on Wednesday, July 8, from 12.30pm to [...]

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]]> Businesses could receive £3,000 to recruit young talent https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/3000-to-recruit-young-talent.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:11 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13581 For businesses considering recruiting, you could receive £3,000 for each eligible young person you employ through the Youth Jobs Grant scheme. The young person must: be aged 18 to 24; [...]

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]]> BPCA Digital Forum 38 videos now available to watch back https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/bpca-digital-forum-38-videos-now-available-to-watch-back.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:30 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13575 The full set of videos from BPCA Digital Forum 38 is now available for everyone to watch back on BPCA’s YouTube channel. The forum took place on June 10, 2026, [...]

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]]> New leadership structure announced at Killgerm Group https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/new-leadership-structure-announced-at-killgerm-group.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13578 Killgerm Group has announced a change to its leadership structure. Rupert Broome has been announced as the new chief executive officer for Killgerm Group. At the same time, Peter Kitson [...]

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