NPTA News | Pest Magazine https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:34:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 NPTA introduces NPTA Industry Pulse https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-introduces-npta-industry-pulse.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:14 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13658 The National Pest Technicians Association has launched NPTA Industry Pulse, a new six-monthly initiative designed to listen to the people who know our industry best: those who work in it [...]

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]]> NPTA “laying foundations for the future” https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/npta-laying-foundations-for-the-future.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:03 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13646 NPTA chief executive Kevin Lawrenson said he’s incredibly proud of the progress being made across the assocaition. “Our focus remains firmly on delivering value for our members, supporting professional development [...]

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]]> The Syngenta NPTA 5 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/news/the-syngenta-npta-5.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/?p=13624 The Syngenta NPTA 5<25 Professional Futures Programme has this week introduced its fourth group of young professionals selected. Richard Mosesley, Syngenta’s key account and business development manager, said: “These five [...]

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]]> 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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]]> 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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