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both rat and mouse problems across the United Kingdom in 2007/8, completely reversing the
welcome decline in rodent control treatments recorded in 2006/7. Full details here. |
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25/02/2010 - Glue Boards - Code of Best Practice |
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26/01/2010 - RSPH 2010 Conference 19 May 2010 |
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15/01/2010 - Bayer CropScience has a vacancy |
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Bayer CropScience is well-known in farming, public hygiene and scientific circles for innovation, high quality products that aid crop protection and human health.
Sales Manager – Rural Hygiene UK and Ireland
Excellent prospects and rewards are waiting
Full details here. |
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13/01/2010 - Photographic Services |
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A message from the NPTA official photographer Ken Kay.
You may have recently seen me camera in hand, dashing through the halls at
PestTech and for the last four years with my nice sweatshirt carrying the
words NPTA Event Photographer.
Many of you may not realise I am an ex environmental health officer,
involved at the time in regular pest control work and I still keep a keen
interest in all things to do with environmental health today. Should anyone
be interested in using my reasonably priced photographic services, then
please give me a call on 07875 213556. Alternatively you may wish to view
examples of my non-copyrighted work at either www.avocetphotography.info or www.avocetphotography.co.uk. |
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06/01/2010 - Apest Environmental has vacancies |
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We are looking for experienced Pest Control Technicians with relevant BPCA/RSPH qualifications.
Full details here. |
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20/11/2009 - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Invite Tenders |
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting quotations from appropriate contractors to provide its Pest Control Service and thereby assist in the discharge of its duties under the Prevention of Damage by Pest Act 1949.
A tender pack covering requirements with background information will be available on request until 4 January 2010 as detailed below.
The pack can be obtained from the Environmental Protection Team, Town Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS.
Tel 01892 526121 or e-mail envprotection@tunbridgewells.gov.uk |
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09/11/2009 - Pest Control Business based in South Suffolk for sale |
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Offered for sale due to the impending retirement of the owner /operator is a small yet viable Pest Control Company that has been trading for some 30 years. There is a sound customer base of both contract & private customers & the business is offered with all equipment, materials, stock & vehicle enabling a new owner to commence profitable trading from the point of purchase.
Email enquiries to fv1801@btinternet.com |
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16/10/2009 - The Scottish Government Mole Control Survey |
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Your experience in mole control will be very helpful.
The Scottish Government is undertaking a study into the methods of mole control throughout the United Kingdom, as advertised in the NPTA’s recent newsletter. Your help and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
If you have experience in this area, please download the Excel file below to complete the survey. Thank you.
Letter from the Scottish Government (PDF 70kb).
Mole Survey in Excel (.xls) format (37kb).
Right mouse click the link and choose 'Save As' on a Windows PC or 'Download Link File As...' on a Mac to download the survey to your computer. |
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05/10/2009 - NIPAG (Northern Ireland Pest Advisory Group) Event 2/12/09 |
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The importance of pest management in the food industry.
The event provides an opportunity for delegates within the food and pest management industries to hear presentations from leading experts on the importance of pest management in public health with particular reference to the food industry. 2nd December in County Antrim. Get full details below.
Read/download details in a PDF here (184kb). |
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10/09/2009 - Have you used Rat CP yet and have a story to tell? |
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Barrettine Environmental Health have been approached by the TV programme 'Farming Sunday', a specialist farming channel, wanting to do a feature on their new rodenticide product, Romax Rat CP.
Romax Rat offers the pest control community something different, both in terms of uniquely attractive ‘soft-block’ formulation and its reduced secondary poisoning threat and as such, has caught the eye of the farming media.
As part of the programme, they are looking for a pest control company to join them with filming. This would be a serious look at professional rat control on the farm.
We are not looking to sell this product direct to farmers ourselves, but we are hopeful that the exposure will be good news not only for our Distributors in the sector but also to raise the profile of the professional servicing side of the industry in farming.
Have you used Rat CP yet and have a story to tell?
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity for some exposure in the agricultural sector, please contact Chris Parmiter at Barrettine on 0117 967 2222 or e-mail chrisp@barrettine.co.uk |
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07/09/2009 - 2008/09 Rodent Survey Questionnaire launched |
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Tenth Survey - An important milestone!
We are pleased to announce that the latest 2008/09 Survey Questionnaire has been sent out to every Council within the UK and following last year's trial also to all our NPTA Servicing Company Members.
Read more... |
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21/07/2009 - Beware... bogus web design offerings... |
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We're receiving reports from members that a company is trying to sell web design services which are endorsed by the NPTA. We would like to advise members that the NPTA does not permit business partners to canvass and cold call members directly. The only NPTA endorsed website design service is through our partner, John Barsby.
To further safeguard our members from bogus opportunists, all payments for the NPTA endorsed scheme are by way of a cheque only, posted to NPTA House. So if you're asked to pay in a different way or send money anywhere else, it will not be our endorsed service. |
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20/07/2009 - SOFHT One Day Seminar and Exhibition 23/09/2009 |
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Life After Methyl Bromide 2
The post methyl bromide pest control world continues to be challenging. Some of the more practical alternatives were examined in the original Life After Methyl Bromide seminar. In Life After Methyl Bromide 2 we consider some of the fumigant options that remain open to us, examine other real or potential alternatives, and consider the role of pheromones for both monitoring and controlling some insect pests.
NPTA members can attend on a discounted rate. Contact NPTA House for details.
Read/download Seminar Information below (PDF files).
Programme (151kb) | Flyer (409kb) | Booking form 183kb) |
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17/07/2009 - SE Training Day 14 May 2009 - Report |
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The Training Day looked at how pest controllers could become more ‘environmentally friendly’, meeting this growing need – to your own benefit. Its aims were to cover a range Environmental Impact issues of relevance to the pest control Manager/Controller, whether in the private or public sector.
Click here to read the full report. |
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09/05/2009 - Rodent Disposal - Environment Agency Survey |
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When the Environment Agency extended the concession given to farmers and gamekeepers allowing them to burn or bury rodent carcases in rural areas to pest controllers, it was on condition that NPAP would monitor the disposal.
The concession was initially given for a two year period and will lapse in 2010 unless we can prove that there has been no risk to wildlife and the environment as a result of pest controllers taking advantage of the concession. We have now established a specific website to allow pest controllers operating in rural areas to complete a survey form and to send back any relevant information.
Visit the website by clicking here. |
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08/06/2009 - Members fundraising event |
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PreventaPest Limited are holding a fundraising event in aid of Cancer Research UK on September 19th at the Best Western Diplomat Hotel in Felinfoel, Llanelli, South Wales.
Please take the time to read the appeal in the attached PDF document.
Thank you.
Read the appeal here. |
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14/05/2009 - NPTA South East Training Day |
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A beautiful and outstanding venue provides the backdrop to the NPTA/Barrettine South East Training Day on 14 May 2009.
Sponsored by Barrettine Environmental Health (with assistance from some of their major suppliers).
Theme for the day – “Reduce Your Environmental Impact – and gain a Competitive Edge”.
More details here. |
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01/05/2009 - NPTA Accredited Member page added |
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07/04/2009 - NPTA Code of Practice for the Humane Use of Rodent Boards |
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02/04/2009 - Job vacancy added |
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Pest Control Supervisor £24,331 – £25,940. Leeds City Council is focused on the improvement of public health within a vibrant, culturally diverse and fast growing city.
View full details of vacancies here. |
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02/04/2009 - Training dates added |
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23/02/2009 - "NPTA get the headlines again!" |
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Members will be pleased to read that the latest issue of Environmental Health News (EHN) has carried on its front page this year's story of the Rodent Survey Report 2007/08 with our findings of the huge increases in the numbers of rodents. A reported 15% rise for rats and a 6% rise in mice call-outs reported by 344 Councils who took part in this year's survey. This equates to an 80% return from the Councils in the whole of the UK - quite an achievement in itself.
The call by the CIEH for a single government department to take on the responsibility for pest control is certainly endorsed by the NPTA. Our Chairman, Barrie Sheard says "The current fragmented split of pest control between DEFRA, the Department of Health and the Health and Safety side of the job doesn't bode well for initiatives, integrated thinking or working."
Read the cover article here. PDF 360kb. |
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03/02/2009 - New Channel 4 series seeks pest-controllers |
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Do you enjoy solving pesky pest problems? Are your days spent exterminating bugs and critters?
- We are looking for pest controllers with a mission to rid the nation of vermin infestations, for a new television series.
We are also looking to talk to people who have experienced pest problems - past or present.
- Is your bed ridden with bedbugs? Have you suffered at the hands of feral pigeons? Have you been invaded by flying ants?
We are filming a new Channel 4 series about vermin infestations and are looking for people to tell us about their pest problems.
For more information on the series please contact Chloe Sarfaty on 020 8846 2068 or email Chloe.Sarfaty@liontv.co.uk |
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11/11/2008 - TV production company seeks pest controllers for TV |
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Silver River Productions are looking for pest controllers for a brand new television series!
We are looking for independently owned companies from throughout the UK who would be interested in appearing in a series surrounding pest control!
For further details please contact Juliet Redden on 0207 307 2720 or email Juliet.Redden@Silverriver.tv |
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07/10/2008 - Don’t let a dodgy ladder shatter your life - Ladder Exchange 2008 |
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04/09/08 - Risk Assessment & Hazard Awareness Course - Nottingham |
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Duration: 1/2 day (Provisionally 16th Oct 08 & 27th Nov 08) On completion of this course, delegates will understand:
• The importance of risk assessments
• The relationship with COSHH & COPR Regulations
• The process of risk assessment
• Risk assessment recording and reviewing procedures
For more information, please contact NPTA House. |
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14/08/08 - Ship rat bodies wanted! |
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Liverpool museum are looking for ship rat bodies (10 if possible), for a display on slavery at their new Dockside museum. The museum can arrange for the transportation etc, and they have taxidermy facilities.
We realise that this might be a difficult task, but we're sure one of our members will come to the rescue!
If anyone can help, please contact George Prior at Expelit Pest Control on 01704 380879 or by email - thank you. |
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14/08/08 - Documents added |
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New documents added today.
- Report on charging for pest management services
- NPAP Best of the Best - the role of pest management
Read the documents here. |
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12/08/2008 - Questionnaires for the 2008 Rodent Report sent out |
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Questionnaires for the 2008 Rodent Report have now all been sent out to every one of the 420 Councils within England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Read more here. |
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01/07/2008 - ROMA PROTOCOL - Voice your opinion |
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01/07/2008 - 55 Days and counting... |
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55 days to go and counting... it's your responsibility.
K-Othrine® Rapide and ProControl® - important information.
Read more information here. |
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23/06/2008 - Website Design Service for NPTA Members |
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If you're thinking about owning a website, hold-on! We've teamed up with our own website designer John Barsby, to give NPTA members the opportunity to own a professionally designed website at a very competitive price.
Follow this link to your new website. |
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16/06/2008 - Wasp Watch - Stings at record low in 2008 |
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Wasp Watch provides information on insect sting activity - mainly bees, wasps, and hornets - in the UK on a historic basis.
Visit their website here for more information.
Response Source reports UK Wasp and Bee Stings at Record Low in 2008. Read the article here. |
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24/04/2008 - Important Information for Pest Controllers |
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From 1st May an entry card scheme for site workers on construction and building sites will be required. This will also apply to Pest Controllers.
Read more here. |
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17/03/2008 - Business For Sale |
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A manufacturing company specialising in door and window insect screens for commercial and industrial premises as well as private housing is offered for sale.
Read more here. |
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07/03/2008 - ID THEFT SCAM! - Aiming at Pest Controllers |
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We are hearing stories of a company (Home Assist or Assistance) telephoning around making out they are from a service provider trying to get pest control companies to sign up to a scheme to provide the general public with details of their services.
They send out a form for you to complete and when you send it back, with all your details, they disappear! - Please - BE AWARE. |
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01/03/2008 - 31/03/2008 - HOT TOPIC! - The use of snares - what's your view? |
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The Scottish Government recently outlined it's policy on the use of snares. Read the article here. We would like to hear your views, the people who work within the industry.
During March we would like you to let us know if you think snares are a useful tool or they should be banned. Please tell us what you think and why.
The results will be collated and posted on this website and in Today's Technician. Please send your views by way of email here. |
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01/03/2008 - An open letter to DEFRA, HSE, PSD, English Nature and others... |
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Read a member's open letter to DEFRA, HSE, PSD, English Nature and others involved with overseeing the regulation of rodenticide products.
More details in the April edition of Today's Technician.
Read/download the full letter in PDF (27kb) here. |
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19/02/2008 - Association Seeking your Experiences |
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In an endeavour to increase the usefulness of Today's Technician, the editorial Board wish to invite pest control technicians at every level of their experience and career to send in your experiences that were something slightly out of the ordinary from your normal day to day work. Read more here. |
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Positive Impact on your Business? |
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We've teamed up with HSBC to bring to the attention of our membership a great product.
Employees are a vital part of every business. Keeping staff and the workforce healthy and motivated can have a real positive impact on business performance. Read more here. |
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