Build Your Skills, Gain CPD Points & Stay Ahead in Pest Control
In The Mix is a hands-on, CPD-certified training event designed for pest controllers looking to sharpen their skills, gain practical knowledge, and stay ahead in the industry.
Unlike traditional seminars, this event is fully interactive, allowing you to learn by doing through expert-led workshops, real-world problem-solving, and engaging challenges.
Earn CPD Points – Enhance your professional credentials.
Expert-Led Training – Learn from industry leaders.
Hands-On Experience – Practical sessions, not just theory.
Boost Your Business – Improve pricing strategies, risk assessments, and efficiency.
Network & Compete – Connect with fellow pest controllers and take on fun challenges.
Whether you’re looking to refine your techniques, develop new strategies, or simply enjoy a day of learning with industry peers, In The Mix has something for everyone
Date
3rd April 2025
Time
8:30 AM
Location
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, B78 3TJ
Turn Your Plus Points into CPD Points!
Already earned 1,750 Plus Points? You can redeem them to attend In The Mix at no extra cost! This means you’ll not only make the most of your Plus Points, but you’ll also gain valuable CPD certification while enhancing your skills.
- If you have at least 1,750 Plus Points, you can use them to book your place
- Simply select ‘Plus Points’ as your payment method when booking.
- Convert your loyalty into learning, train, grow, and earn CPD points!
Event Agenda – Your Training, Your Experience
Get ready to put your skills into action with four hands-on practical sessions, designed to help you apply industry best practices, refine techniques, and earn CPD points as you go.
At the start of the event, you’ll be placed into small rotating groups, moving through each interactive session, covering everything from smart monitoring and pricing strategies to risk assessments and bed bug control.
But that’s not all, In The Mix isn’t just about training, it’s about engagement and experience. We’ve lined up fun, skills-based activities to keep things exciting. Choose two out of four Pick & Mix sessions for additional learning opportunities and interactive challenges.
Limited spaces available – Sessions are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so book early to secure your preferred choices!
Sign in and Refreshment
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
30 min
Welcome
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
15 min
Essential mix Sessions
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
GROUP A: IQ Race: The ultimate speed challenge
GROUP B: Price it like a pro!
GROUP C: The Bed Bug inspection masterclass
GROUP D: Environmental Risk Assessment
45 min
Essential mix Sessions
10:05 AM – 10:50 AM
GROUP A: Price it like a pro!
GROUP B: Hazard Hunt: Risk Assessment workshop
45 min
Break - Mega Wire & Batak
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
30 min
Pick and Mix Sessions
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM
The Apprentice: Design your Fun Fact Friday!
Thinking outside the Fix-A-Net
CRRU CRRU what the hell do I do?!
45 min
Lunch - Mega Wire and Batak
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
1 hr
Pick and Mix Sessions
1:05 PM – 1:50 PM
Cocktail Making: The mixologist Laboratory
The Apprentice: Design your Fun Fact Friday!
Thinking outside the Fix-A-Net
CRRU CRRU what the hell do I do?!
45 min
Essential Mix Sessions
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
GROUP B: Environmental Risk Assessment
GROUP D: Price it like a pro!
45 min
Essential Mix Sessions
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
GROUP A: Environmental Risk Assessment
GROUP B: IQ Race: The ultimate speed challenge
GROUP C: Price it like a pro!
45 min
In the Mix with the Partners
3:35 PM – 4:00 PM
25 min
In the Mix Quiz
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
30 min
Essential Mix Sessions
Rotate through four expert-led workshops to boost your skills and knowledge in key areas of pest control.
The Bed Bug Inspection Masterclass
This live demo will showcase steam treatments, spraying equipment, and the latest monitoring technology. Learn how to enhance your inspections with kairomones, pheromones, and antigen detection.
Hazard Hunt: Risk Assessment Workshop
Ready to tackle environmental risk assessment head-on? Work through a real-world scenario, building a risk assessment step-by-step, and walk away with a practical template you can use in the field.
Price it like a pro!
Join this interactive session to build a real-time pricing model through group discussion. Learn what influences pricing, benchmark service costs, calculate your true cost per visit, and explore fixed vs. variable costs, budgeting, and sales targets for profitability and growth.
iQ Race: The Ultimate Speed Challenge
Think you’re fast? Prove it in our iQ Race! Go head-to-head against the clock using the iQ System, gain hands-on experience, and see how smart monitoring boosts efficiency.
Fun Activities
Take a beak and challenge yourself with these exciting activities during breaks and lunch!
Giant Buzz Wire
Test your hand-eye coordination and nerve as you attempt to navigate the loop from one end to the other without triggering the buzzer. It’s a challenging yet exhilarating experience that keeps participants coming back for more!
Batak Pro
Designed to test and improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and stamina. With its dynamic illuminated targets, players are challenged to hit as many as possible within a set time, making it a thrilling game for participants and spectators alike.
Pick and Mix Sessions
Choose 2 sessions during booking. Limited to 20 spots, first come, first served!
Cocktail Making: The mixologist Laboratory
Cocktails meet chemistry! Don a lab coat, grab your goggles, and mix drinks using laboratory glassware. Follow a “scientist” mixologist to create delicious and edible garnishes. Science meets fun in this interactive session inspired by the art of precision and creativity. 20 spots available
The Apprentice: Design your Fun
Fact Friday!
Collaborate in teams to create a creative brief for a social media post for your business. Partner with a designer to craft an eye-catching graphic, ready to share with your audience on Facebook! Will your post be a winner or will you be, in the words of Mr Sugar, Fired! 20 spots available
CRRU CRRU what the hell do I do?!
We'll provide you with the necessary steps to follow if you plan to purchase rodenticides in 2026! 20 spots available
Thinking outside the Fix-a-net!
A new net, a new way! We will introduce the brand-new Fix-a-net, and then, divide you into two teams, traditional nets vs Fix-a-net. Will the good old traditional nets fly above the rest or will the new net in town prove to be more time efficient? Put the nets to the test! 20 spots available