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Syngenta and the NPTA have teamed up for the second time to offer five young pest controllers under the age of 25 the opportunity to gain their RSPA Level 2 qualification. The 525 Professional Futures training initiative promotes continued professional development for NPTA members and a route to continue their career through the industry.

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.

Syngenta NPTA 525 Professional Futures offers a free training programme for five NPTA members under the age of 25 to the industry recognised RSPH Level 2 standard, and set them on a path to a successful career.

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.

The National Pest Awards 2025, sponsored by Syngenta, are now open for entries. Organised by Pest magazine, the categories open for pest management businesses and individuals to enter include the prestigious Diversity & Inclusion Award.

To prevent a few cockroaches from quickly multiplying into a colony, PCOs should use the most effective tools to control these impressively productive pests. Syngenta Technical Manager, Dr Kai Sievert explains why Advion Cockroach Gel is such an effective option.

By taking the right hygiene and control steps, an IPM strategy can efficiently eliminate fly and rodent populations on farms. Dr Kai Sievert outlines the techniques involved

Ridmus Alpha has been recognised in the Pest Best Product Awards 2021, voted for by pest controllers highlighting products that genuinely help their day-to-day business.

Rodenticide formulation can make all the difference to the success of rodent control programmes. Daniel Lightfoot assess what to use where, and when.