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Nurture Pest Control’s Training Academy is an approved training centre for RSPH (Royal Society of Public Health) courses in Pest Management, and offers Field Biologist, and other specialist food industry and pest control training.

In addition to training our own staff we also provide the opportunity for other pest controllers to join us and achieve their qualifications at a discounted rate. We are a national pest control provider, with decades of pest control experience in the food industry and other sectors.

The course content has been designed by highly respected trainer and NPTA Director Grahame Turner and presented by Grahame himself and / or Technical Trainer Adam Finch.

What pest control training courses do we offer?

Nurture pest control training

Training Courses for Pest Controllers

  • RSPH L2 Award in Pest Management
  • RSPH L2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides
  • RSPH L3 Award in Pest Management
  • Field Biologist

Training Courses for Food Industry

  • Pest Awareness
  • Pest Control Contract Management
  • Bespoke training as required

Pest Control Course Durations

  • Field Biologist – 2 separate days with gap between for self-study. The course covers the content for both NPTA and BPCA Certificated Field Biologist qualifications
  • RSPH L3 Award in Pest Management – 2 separate days with gap between for completion of assignments
  • RSPH L2 Award in Pest Management – 3 separate 2-day modules
  • RSPH L2 Award in Safe Use of Rodenticides – 1 day
  • Pest Control Contract Management – 1 day
  • Pest Awareness – 2 to 4 hours as required
Why choose us for your training?
  • Huge numbers of photos and case-studies from real-life pest issues are used to illustrate the presentations
  • Lots of real insect specimens to examine on relevant courses
  • Highly knowledgeable trainers with decades of experience
  • Where possible, training is split into manageable sections to promote better retention of the material (RSPH L2 PM is split into 2-day modules; RSPH L3 and Field Biologist training are held over two separate days)
  • Courses held in well-appointed facilities around the UK
  • Where courses are already being held for our technicians, spare places are offered at highly competitive prices!
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Lead trainer – Grahame Turner

Grahame is Training Academy Manager for Nurture Pest Control, and a Director of the National Pest Technicians Association.

Grahame Turner

Previously Grahame has held a wide variety of pest control roles, including pest technician, field biologist, entomology research, pest control product development, pest control consultant to the food industry, technical manager for a pest product manufacturer and distributor, technical manager for a national pest control company, and technical manager for the National Pest Technicians Association.

Grahame has written and edited pest control sections in several publications, including Richard Sprenger’s ‘Hygiene for Management’, Highfield’s ‘Supervising Food Safety’ and the British Pest Management Manual. He has delivered pest control training in the UK and across Europe, Australia, South America and Asia.

Prior to working in pest control, Grahame was a Production Manager in the food industry and completed a degree in pest control and a masters insect control.

Further details and course booking

Contact us with any questions about our training

Booking for the L2 Pest Management Courses and the Field Biologist exams can be made via the National Pest Technicians Association website.

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Eco-friendly pest control nationwide

At Nurture Pest Control we specialise in methods that are highly effective, but minimise harm to the environment, humans and animals. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a proactive, science-led approach we follow that combines expert knowledge, preventative measures, and targeted treatments to manage pest populations effectively, whilst minimising risks to human health and the natural environment. With decades of pest control experience and qualified technicians nationwide, we are the name to trust.

Fully accredited and compliant technicians

BPCA (British Pest Control Association) accredited membership, ISO certifications, and adherence to UK pest control regulations

45+ years’ experience

Decades of specialist knowledge across diverse pest species

Humane and sustainable methods

We focus on preventative solutions rather than over-reliance on harmful chemicals, using the latest non-toxic, humane, and eco-friendly pest control methods

Nationwide cover

Local teams and expertise across the United Kingdom

Tailored management plans that fit your needs

Our ongoing monitoring services provide peace of mind