08:30

Registration & Refreshments

09:00

Heat as a tool in pest control

Ryan Overton, Thermokill

The use of heat to deal with pests has been utilised in the industry for many years now, but many don’t understand how it actually works. Ryan of Thermokil, the UK’s most respected Heat Treatment specialists, will give an overview of how the treatment process works, species that can be treated, and the areas in which heat can be used.

09:45

AF Amicus

Iain Urquhart

The inventors story. Iain explains the development of the amicus and its advantages compared to normal bait boxes.

10:15

Insect ID quiz

Dr Matthew Davies, Killgerm Chemicals

Pest identification is one of the first and most important steps in any pest management situation as appropriate treatment varies depending on the pest present. In this session we discuss the techniques for identifying various insect pests.
Dr Matthew Davies, head of technical department at Killgerm, will discuss the importance of insect identification for their effective control.

11:00

—- Break —-

11:15

Practical session 1
Room 1) Technology within pest control
or
Room 2) Gel baiting

Tim Bloomer & Dr Matthew Davies

The attendees will be split into two groups, and each will attend a different practical session.

12:15

New Products & Industry Updates

Tim Bloomer & Sponsors

A chance for sponsoring suppliers to update you with what’s new to the industry.

13:00

—- Lunch —-

14:00

Cholecalciferol: its place in pest control

Laurence Barnard, BASF

A brief summary of the return of the active and what the does, future of the active and overview of a technical and business case of integrating Selontra into your day to day business, be it in a commercial or domestic context.

14:30

Practical session 2
Room 1) Technology within pest control
or
Room 2) Gel baiting

Tim Bloomer & Dr Matthew Davies

The attendees will be split into two groups, and each will attend a different practical session.

15:30

Pest control across the pond

Dr Stuart Mitchel, PestWest USA

In this discovery of pest control across the pond, participants will learn about the US pest management industry. With an overview of the structure of a pest control operator, a review of the top pest species and service types, and a preview of future opportunities, participants will see what it is like to be a pest professional in the US.

16:00

—- Finish —-