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Happy New Year to our amazing members! As we step into a new year, we want to thank each of you for being part of our growing community. Your support, ideas, and collaboration make what we do possible. Here’s to new opportunities, meaningful connections, and shared success in the year ahead. We’re excited for what’s next - together! #nationalpesttechniciansassociation #npta #pestcontrolprofessionals #pestcontrolcommunity #NewYear2026

BASIS PROMPT Certificates and Membership Cards – 2026 From 1st January 2026, qualifying BASIS PROMPT Members will be able to access their BASIS PROMPT Certificate including the CRRU logo, through the new member area. This certificate will be issued once members fulfil the required criteria for 2025 and can be downloaded through their member area. If the required criteria has been met, your membership card displaying the CRRU logo will follow. These may take a little longer to produce and dispatch, but the online certificate will provide immediate proof of compliance and will allow members to purchase professional use rodenticides at the point of sale. Your current CPD points total is visible on the member area as well. Click below for more information and links to the new member area of BASIS PROMT: npta.org.uk/basis-prompt-c…

Budget 2025: What It Means for the Pest Control Sector The Autumn Budget brings several changes that will directly influence how pest control businesses plan for 2026 and beyond. From wage increases to fuel duty freezes, the sector will need to adapt while preparing for long term workforce development. We’ve summarised the key points and what they mean for our industry in a new article: 👉 npta.org.uk/what-budget-20… Headline impacts include: • National Living Wage rising to £12.71 from April 2026, with higher rates for younger workers. • Fuel duty frozen until at least September 2026, • Corporation tax frozen, helping companies plan investment in vans, equipment and business growth. • Long term pay pressures remain due to frozen tax thresholds and future changes to salary sacrifice pensions. The Budget reinforces how important it is for our sector to invest in people, skills and the right operational planning. npta.org.uk/what-budget-20… #PestControl #UKBudget2025 #NPTA #BusinessPlanning #Technicians #PestManagement #Skills #Training

The NPTA (National Pest Technicians Association) is now on YouTube! We are pleased to share that we’ve launched our official YouTube channel: NPTA (National Pest Technicians Association). We’ll be adding new videos regularly: @NPTA-NatPestTechAssoc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@NPTA-NatPestT…

PestTech 2025: In Review Last week saw a historic PestTech in Milton Keynes! Those who have joined us would agree that it was one of the most engaging and informative Pest Control events, with so many opportunities to gain knowledge, as well as network and reconnect. We have produced a comprehensive report on last week’s PestTech, including photographs and video, for all to enjoy: npta.org.uk/pesttech-2025-…

Today, we pause to remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed for our country. As we go about our daily lives, we do so thanks to the bravery and selflessness of the men and women who gave so much in the pursuit of peace. We will never forget. #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #Remembrance

What A Day! A huge thank you to everybody who joined us for the biggest and best PestTech yet!

Good morning from Milton Keynes

Productive day of perfectly professional PestTech preparation!

PestTech 2025 brings "Office Lockdown" Escape Room experience to you for some fun and team building time!! 🐀🪳Escape the Infestation. Save the Day. Prove You're the Ultimate Pest Controller Magic Pest Control HQ is under threat. Strange sounds. Sudden disappearances. Reports of mysterious infestations in the office walls. You and your elite pest control team are called in to investigate… but as the doors lock behind you, an old email scattered on the floor reads: “Intruders detected. Pest elimination in T-minus 20 minutes. Identify and neutralise the infestation – or become part of it.” You will have 20 minutes to uncover clues, deactivate the extermination system, and escape the locked-down HQ. It’s fast, it’s fun, it’s team building with a twist  and only the best will survive. 🪰What to Expect: 🟠An immersive escape room-style experience like no other. Set in a high-stakes pest control scenario. 🟠Work in teams of 2 to 8 people – Book a full team or join forces with others on the day 🟠Designed specifically for the pest control industry – Fun, challenging, and totally unforgettable. 🟠Bragging rights: All teams will be photographed with their result and time – will you make the leaderboard? 🟠Totally free to take part – but spaces are limited! Sponsored by industry leaders Pelsis and the NPTA. 🐞Event Details: 🟣Duration: 20-minute slots across a 6-hour event 🟣Location: 1st floor Balcony at PestTech 2025 🟣Booking: Check availability and book your session on the NPTA stand! All teams will be photographed with their result and time – will your squad make the leaderboard? #PestTech2025 #NPTA #Pelsis #PestControl #IndustryEvent

Heading to PestTech25 ? Then come and see the NPTA team on our stand tomorrow and get a sneak peak at the Pest Control Careers Hub. If you're passionate about bringing new people into Pest Control or developing you team, then come and see us to talk all things recruitment, careers, armed forces and 5<25, and see how the NPTA RSPH and a number of key industry sponsors are working together to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our sector.

We’re all so looking forward to PestTech 2025, there’s so much happening at this year’s event, from new features to the incredible networking opportunities that make PestTech such a standout date in the industry calendar. Remember to have a "Coffee on Us!" A huge thank you to all of this year’s supporters, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors, your continued backing helps make PestTech possible and ensures it remains the UK’s leading pest control event. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! #PestTech2025 #NPTA #PestControl #IndustryEvent

Standing Up for Fair Representation in Council Guidance We’ve recently become aware that some councils are publishing pest control guidance which fails to recognise the NPTA and our members and instead recommends membership of the BPCA only. This approach risks restricting fair competition and overlooks the many qualified professionals represented by the NPTA. As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all pest controllers, we’ve taken legal advice and prepared a formal letter that can be presented to councils to remind them of the importance of fair representation and compliance with UK competition law. Which we have alluded to in the attached article If you’re an NPTA member and your local council does not recognise NPTA membership in its pest control guidance, please contact office@npta.org.uk so our team can take action and support you. Read more from our October newsletter here - npta.org.uk/issue-69-octob…

Royal Society for Public Health and National Pest Technicians Association announce new initiative to encourage people into the pest control workforce We are, and for a while now have been building something that will make a real difference a dedicated Careers Hub for pest control in partnership with Royal Society for Public Health which we can announce today as part of Public Health Workforce Week We all know pest control is an ageing industry, much like many others. We can either sit back and wait for the inevitable… or take action. At the National Pest Technicians Association, we’ve chosen action. The Careers Hub will shine a light on our industry through: Real People, Real Stories, authentic voices from across our sector, including under 25s and ex-military ( we will be recording more of these in the lead up to and at PestTech25) Support for under 25s through our 5<25 Professional Futures Programme, delivered in partnership with Syngenta Clear pathways for those leaving the armed forces, working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to create structured routes into pest control (you can meet them at PestTech!) Strong links to schools and qualifications we are working with Royal Society for Public Health and perhaps a few more key companies on this project Our goal is simple: to highlight the opportunities, people, and value of our profession and to inspire the next generation of pest professionals. If your company wants to make a real difference to the future of this industry, get in touch with Kevin via kevin.lawrenson@npta.org.uk To read more: npta.org.uk/royal-society-…

PestTech Café Supporter Opportunity Support Wellbeing. Brew Connection. Be Seen. We’re looking for 10 forward-thinking companies to support the brand-new PestTech Café at PestTech 2025. Your chance to: - Be part of a positive movement - Support pest professionals - Gain standout exposure at Stadium MK Think quiet zones, story walls, and FREE coffee — all with your brand alongside it. Interested? Message us or email donna@npta.org.uk to find out more. Let’s make a real difference together. Not yet registered on Members Corner or Workplace Risk Management Don’t worry simply email Alex.Jones@npta.org.uk and he’ll happily get you (and your team) set up.

Subscribing Membership Focus Take your involvement with the National Pest Technicians Association further with Subscribing Membership For suppliers, distributor, or training provider's, this membership category gives you everything in the Company Membership plus - Additional discounts on exhibiting at our On the Road Days - Full-page ads in our New what’s happening in the trade Online Magazine - Logo placement on our monthly Newsletter - Priority access and speaker/sponsor opportunities - Exclusive access to our NOT on the Road 2026 webinar series - Plus Much More. For more information or to Apply now visit: npta.org.uk/subscribing-me… #NPTASubscribingMember #IndustryLeaders #StrongerTogether #NPTA2025 #PestControlPros

Need CPD Points? We’ve Made It Easier Than Ever In need of CPD points? As we progress into the last 5 Months of 2025, are you in Need of CPD Points? We’ve Made It Easier to access them for National Pest Technicians Association members. Whether you're topping up for 2025 or just getting started, our dedicated CPD page has everything you need including FREE CRRU modules to help you stay compliant before 2026. Explore your options: npta.org.uk/continuing-pro… Not yet registered on Members Corner or Workplace Risk Management Don’t worry simply email Alex.Jones@npta.org.uk and he’ll happily get you (and your team) set up.