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Five more young pest controllers have been given the opportunity to gain their Level 2 qualifications through the Syngenta 525 Future Professionals initiative with the NPTA. Meet them here.

The Syngenta NPTA 525 Professional Futures training initiative is back. Now in its second year, the programme offers five young pest professionals under the age of 25 the opportunity to gain a fully funded RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

Professional pest managers are increasingly turning to the convenience and ease of use of Outcast Ant bait stations. The technique enables effective one-visit control of ant colonies themselves, and the opportunity to leave with customers to avoid costly call backs.

With many ant infestations coming in from outside in search of food, pest controllers are reminded that it’s important to get as close as possible to the source of the colony with bait control options, advises Syngenta Technical Manager, Sean Loakes.

Pest companies that commit to strategies that empower employees can be more successful businesses and better meet customers’ expectations, advises Sarah Hughes of Syngenta. She offers some tips and ideas from the Syngenta business strategy that can be equally applicable for pest businesses of all sizes.

Paul Cooper, Managing Director of London Network Pest Solutions, explains what made them the winners of the Syngenta-sponsored National Pest Awards’ Diversity & Inclusion category

The BPCA has released new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) guidance for pest management companies.

Advion Ant and Advion Cockroach gel baits are now certified for use in food handling facilities, such as kitchens, production and processing areas.

Richard Moseley has been appointed to the expanding Syngenta Professional Solutions pest management team, from 1 August 2022. He is renowned for introducing innovative new products to the pest control industry, along with the business support and practical advice.

Syngenta is the Principal Sponsor of the National Pest Awards 2022. Entries are now open for your business or to nominate someone else

Burrow baiting, where bait is applied directly into brown rat burrows, has two key advantages over baiting in boxes. When rodenticides are required, then burrow baiting with Talon Pellets is typically the preferred technique

Burrow baiting, where bait is applied directly into brown rat burrows, has two key advantages over baiting in boxes. Get the latest top tips and advice for best practice for the techniques.