8:30

Registration & Refreshments

09:00

Heat as a tool in pest control

Ryan Overton, Thermokill

Ryan of Thermokil, the UK’s most respected Heat Treatment specialists, will give a overview of how the treatment process works, species that can be treated, and the areas in which heat can be used..

09:45

Insect Quiz

Matthew Davies, Killgerm Chemicals

One 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.

10:30

—– Break —–

10:30

Cholecalciferol: The New Kid on the Block

Sharon Hughes, BASF

A walk through the mode of action and the resistance, toxicological and environmental profiles of cholecalciferol.

11:15

What’s New

Bayer, Deadline, Bell and BASF

A chance for the sponsoring suppliers to update you with what they’re up to.

12:00

—- Lunch —-

12:45

Fly Control Practical Session

Tim Bloomer, Killgerm Chemicals

A look at the reasons for using fly killers, and a practical guide to efficiently servicing fly killer units.

13:45

—- Break —-

13:55

Bird Free Practical Session

Alastair Fernie, Killgerm Chemicals

A participatory demonstration detailing the installation and preparation that goes into effectively using the Bird Free range.

14:50

 Pest Control for the 2020s: Evolution or Revolution?

Richard Nowell, Killgerm Chemicals

 A thought-provoking look at how external forces are currently affecting pest control, and how these changes may influence the future of the industry, and your business. Come on a journey through the history of pest control and a discussion on how to ‘future proof’ your business; are you ready?

15:20

—- Finish —-