NPTA News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:13:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 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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]]> NPTA becomes a Pest Minds Charter Signatory https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-becomes-a-pest-minds-charter-signatory.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:53 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13552 The National Pest Technicians Association has become a Pest Minds Charter Signatory, recognising its commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing across the pest management industry. Kevin Lawrenson, NPTA chief [...]

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]]> Last few spaces remaining on NPTA’s June Field Biologist course https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/last-few-spaces-remaining-on-nptas-june-field-biologist-course.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:59 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13549 The NPTA still has a limited number of places available on its June Certificated Field Biologist training course, offering an excellent opportunity for experienced pest professionals looking to develop their [...]

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]]> Housing Ombudsman findings highlight the growing importance of professional pest management https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/housing-ombudsman-findings-highlight-the-growing-importance-of-professional-pest-management.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:42 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13528 NPTA said the latest findings from the Housing Ombudsman regarding pest infestations in social housing should serve as an important wake-up call for the housing sector. In its report, the [...]

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]]> New Government Jobs Guarantee offers pest control employers a chance to invest in future talent https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/new-government-jobs-guarantee-offers-pest-control-employers-a-chance-to-invest-in-future-talent.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:48 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13496 One of the biggest challenges facing the pest management industry is attracting the next generation of professionals into the sector. NPTA said it has been actively addressing this through the [...]

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]]> Rodent glue traps to be banned in Scotland from July 1, 2026 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/rodent-glue-traps-to-be-banned-in-scotland-from-july-1-2026.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:24 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13486 The Scottish Government has confirmed that the use of rodent glue traps will be banned in Scotland from July 1, 2026, following the introduction of new legislation under the Wildlife [...]

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]]> NPTA welcomes Periscope CFO as new member benefit partner https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-welcomes-periscope-cfo-as-new-member-benefit-partner.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:15 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13469 NPTA has announced a new partnership with Periscope CFO, bringing specialist financial and strategic business support to NPTA members across the UK pest control sector. The new partnership gives NPTA [...]

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]]> PestTech 2026: Why your business needs to be there https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/pesttech-2026-why-your-business-needs-to-be-there.html Tue, 26 May 2026 23:02:53 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13456 The countdown to PestTech 2026 has officially begun, and following the record-breaking success of previous events, this year’s exhibition is already shaping up to be one of the biggest dates [...]

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]]> NPTA supports No Falls Week 2026 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-supports-no-falls-week-2026.html Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:35 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13424 The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is supporting for No Falls Week, which takes place from May 18-22. Led by the No Falls Foundation, the campaign aims to raise awareness [...]

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]]> NPTA to host webinar on practical steps to build a better pest control business https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-to-host-webinar-on-practical-steps-to-build-a-better-pest-control-business.html Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:24 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13391 NPTA is to host a webinar next week on practical steps to build a better pest control business. Do any of these sound familiar: Working silly hours? Not earning enough [...]

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