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Book your place now at PestWorld 2025

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

PestWorld 2025 delegate and accommodation reservations, at early bird rates, are now both open for this year’s premier international event to be held between October 21-24. This year’s PestWorld is returning to the eastern side of the United States and will be held at the Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida.
Rentokil Initial announce the retirement of Andy Ransom

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

Rentokil Initial has announced that Andy Ransom, its chief executive, is to retire by the time of its 2026 AGM. After 17 years on the board, 12 of which as chief executive, Rentokil Initial said the board and Mr Ransom had agreed that the time was right. The search is now for a successor, led by Richard Solomons, Rentokil Initial’s chair. Mr Solomons said: “Andy has created a global leader in pest control and the board thanks him for his outstanding contribution.
More bin lorry drivers join Birmingham strike

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

More Birmingham City Council bin truck drivers have joined the strike still blighting the city, leaving the council scrambling to get vehicles out to collect rubbish. Reports are emerging of delayed collections and a return of rubbish hotspots around Birmingham after angry drivers were told last week they were in line for potential pay and grading cuts as part of a council-wide review. As a result, drivers from three depots walked out to join their colleagues on the frontline.
NPTA backs BPCA in letter highlighting the shortcomings of the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022

1 week ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

Following BPCA’s open letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs regarding the shortcomings of The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, NPTA chief executive, Kevin Lawrenson, has also written a letter in full support of this important issue.
BPCA and NPTA agree new pest control qualification framework to support industry growth

2 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

BPCA and NPTA have confirmed the development of a new qualification framework to strengthen career pathways and skills development across the pest management industry. The announcement follows extensive engagement with professionals across the sector which has helped provide valuable insights and ensuring the new structure reflects the needs of the pest control community.
BPCA calls on engaging technicians for social media takeover

2 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

For World Pest Day 2025, BPCA is looking for up to five technicians to take over BPCA’s social media for the week (June 2-6). To be considered, individuals need to record some short videos on your phone of you protecting public health; take some great behind the scenes images, and send the content to the BPCA marketing team.
Only eight weeks to go until ICUP 2025

2 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

It is only eight weeks before the start of the 11th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) 2025, which begins on June 29 at AF-Borgen, in Lund, southern Sweden. The event, then runs for three full days until July 2, promising to be a world class technical event with ample time to network and catch up with colleagues. Already delegates have registered from over 25 different countries, promising a truly international conference. For those not already registered, now is the time to do so.
Meet the next generation of pest management talent

2 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

Kevin Lawrenson, chief executive of the National Pest Technicians Association, and Richard Moseley, key account and business development manager at Syngenta, have announced the successful candidates for the latest round of the 5<25 programme, a joint initiative between NPTA and Syngenta aimed at supporting fresh talent into the pest control industry.
‘Green’ pest control firm retains national trades award

3 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

An environment-friendly pest control business in East Devon has won an award for its excellence in pest control for the second year in a row. Green Rock Pest Control won the Excellence in Pest Control category of the UK Trades Awards again this year in recognition of its effective pest management and exceptional customer service. The awards were set up to celebrate the nation’s skilled professionals and businesses that keep homes, workplaces and communities running efficiently.
BPCA says Glue Board Act fails to protect animal welfare or public health

3 weeks ago | pestmagazine.co.uk | Simon King

BPCA has written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed MP, outlining how the glue trap licensing scheme in England has failed. The letter, from BPCA president Chris Cagienard, said that the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 was intended to protect animal welfare by restricting the use of glue traps to licensed professionals.