Sector

28 January 2021

Hillbans recruit wildlife conservation zoo biologist

PRESS RELEASE

BPCA member Hillbans welcomes specialist Martyn Ridgley to the team, a qualified wildlife conservation zoo biologist. 

hillbans-new-recruit

As an animal management professional, Martyn has a passion for the environment and a wealth of experience focused on the care of mammals, insects, fish and birds. His knowledge and experience complement the team’s existing expertise.  

Martyn believes that conservation should be at the forefront of operations and has promoted this in his 20-year career in animal care and conservation, from teaching to zookeeping, inspiring an ethos of bringing biodiversity and environmental management across the country.  

The recruitment is the latest in a series of efforts to build on the expertise at the company, as well as furthering its ethos and its service to customers.

Hillbans recently invested in a new rodent control system, an environmentally friendly, non-toxic and humane method of controlling rodents which they are now using with several customers.

This system is particularly important in rural settings where poisons may be harmful to non-pest species. It eliminates the possibility of secondary poisoning which allows an environment that is not only pest free, but in which native species can survive, thrive and flourish.

Additionally, senior technician Patrick is now part of the British Pest Control Association’s WildWise wildlife panel, which seeks to ensure that best practice decisions and guidelines for the industry are made to the benefit of our native wildlife whilst ensuring that target species are dealt with effectively.

A spokesperson at Hillbans commented: "We look forward to working with Martyn and utilising the very specialist skills and knowledge he brings to the Hillbans team."

GOT A STORY?

Want to spin us a yarn? Send your press releases to us. 

hello@bpca.org.uk

Source: Hillbans press release

Highlights View all news

05 January 2026

Latest news

Glue trap SALES ban moves a step closer following BPCA lobbying

Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.

Read more

15 December 2025

Latest news

BPCA wrapped 2025: a message to members from Rosina Robson

In this video, Rosina Robson, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association, reflects on a year of momentum, challenge and progress for the Association.

Read more

25 November 2025

Latest news

BPCA responds to Scottish Parliament’s Good Food Nation proposals

BPCA has been working to ensure professional pest management stays firmly on the radar of MSPs, following a call for views from the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. 

Read more
Latest View all news

06 January 2026

Latest news

Free AI webinars to help pest management businesses grow smarter

BPCA is encouraging members to explore a new free CPD opportunity designed to help small and medium-sized pest management businesses use artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible way.

Read more

05 January 2026

Latest news

Animal welfare strategy puts traps and wildlife control under review

The government has published its Animal Welfare Strategy for England, setting out a series of commitments that could have significant implications for wildlife control and pest management activity.

Read more

05 January 2026

Latest news

Glue trap SALES ban moves a step closer following BPCA lobbying

Proposals to pave the way for a ban on the sale of rodent glue traps across the UK will be debated in Parliament this week.

Read more