Discover pest management talks, expert panels and practical insights across four streams covering food security and resilience, public health and communities, hospitality and hygiene, and conservation and biodiversity.
From bed bugs and stored product insects to wildlife management and emerging pest risks, find sessions relevant to your work. Browse the programme below to see session times, speakers and topics, and plan your day.
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Food security and resilience
Explore pest management across the food supply chain, from data and emerging pest risks to detection, prevention and stored product insect management.
Provisional programme. Session details and speakers may change. Arrival and registration for this stream are listed at 09.00. Please check the final joining information.
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09:00
Arrival, registration and networking
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09:30
Opening address
Rosina Robson · Main auditorium
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 10:00
Data driven pest management
Nick Eddy · PestTrain
Data-driven decision-making in sensitive food settings Discover how reporting, monitoring records and trend analysis can reveal developing pest risks before they affect products. This session will show how better data supports site management, audit compliance and more targeted pest control.
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 10:30
What’s next for pest control in food sites?
John Horsley · BPCA
John Horsley explores how regulation, product stewardship and a changing control toolbox could affect pest management across the food supply chain. Learn what businesses should be preparing for and how good practice can help protect access to essential treatments.
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11:00
Mid-morning refreshments and networking
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 11:45
New pests, new risks for the food sector
Avril Turner · Killgerm Chemicals
Avril looks at the species becoming more significant in the UK and the risks they could pose to stored food, manufacturing and distribution. The session will help businesses recognise emerging threats and strengthen their monitoring plans.
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 12:15
Smarter pest detection in food businesses
Chris Cagienard · Pest Solutions
Explore how digital monitoring, connected devices and artificial intelligence are changing pest detection and reporting. The session will consider where technology adds genuine value and how it can support faster action, clearer evidence and stronger audit trails.
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12:45
Lunch and networking
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 13:30
Supporter session
Speaker to be announced · SOFHT
Session details to be announced.
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 14:00
Protecting food from harvest to market
Martin Cobbald, Dealey. Further panellists to be announced.
Our expert panel will examine where pest risks and post-harvest losses occur across storage, processing, distribution and retail. Panellists will discuss prevention, early detection, shared responsibility and how different parts of the supply chain can work together more effectively.
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14:45
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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 15:30
PestWatch: Practical stored product insect management
Paul Westgate · Veritas Pest Consultancy
Stored product insect (SPI) control is one of the more complex aspects of pest management. As with all pest management programmes SPI management requires a full understanding of the biology and behaviour of the target pest but to be successful control programmes also require a deeper long-term strategy. In this session Paul will outline some practical tips drawn from over 20 years working with stored product insects to help review and develop effective long term SPI control strategies.
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 16:00
Keynote with Alan Chambers
Alan Chambers · Main auditorium
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16:45
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17:00
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Public health and communities
Explore pest management in homes and communities, from rats, drains and disease risks to housing responsibilities, cockroach infestations and emerging pests.
Provisional programme. Session details and speakers may change. Arrival and registration for this stream are listed at 08.30. Please check the final joining information.
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08:30
Arrival, registration and networking
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09:30
Opening address
Rosina Robson · Main auditorium
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 10:00
Rats, drains and disease risk
Darron Pearce · Rattraxs Pest Control
Explore how drainage defects can allow rats to move between sewers, buildings and homes, creating persistent infestations and potential public health risks. This session will look at investigation, responsibility and the importance of tackling the source rather than repeatedly treating the symptoms.
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10:30
Smarter ways to investigate pest problems
Speaker to be announced
See how digital inspections, infestation mapping, remote monitoring and AI-assisted reporting can help housing and public health teams understand complex pest problems. The session will focus on practical tools that support quicker decisions, clearer evidence and better coordination between organisations.
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11:00
Mid-morning refreshments and networking
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 11:45
Natalie Bungay · BPCA
Natalie Bungay explores how regulation, product stewardship and changing control options could affect pest management in homes and communities. Learn what landlords, local authorities and pest professionals may need to prepare for as familiar treatments come under greater scrutiny.
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12:15
Awaab’s Law in action
Panellists to be announced
Expert panel
Our expert panel will examine what Awaab’s Law means when pest activity presents a significant risk to residents. Panellists will discuss responsibilities, investigation timescales, contractor reporting and how housing providers, environmental health teams and pest professionals can work together.
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13:00
Lunch and networking
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 13:45
Supporter session
Speaker to be announced · CIEH
Session details to be announced.
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 14:15
PestWatch: Cracking cockroach infestations
Alex Wade · Wade Environmental
Take a science-led look at the cockroach species that have adapted to live alongside us. This session explores the biology, behaviour and ecology that help them thrive in homes and communities, the public health risks they pose, and what the evidence tells us about detecting and managing infestations.
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14:45
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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 15:30
New pests, new risks for our communities
Niall Gallagher · BPCA
Niall Gallagher examines the species becoming more significant in the UK and the risks they may create for homes, neighbourhoods and public services. The session will help delegates recognise emerging threats and consider how monitoring and response plans may need to change.
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16:00
Keynote with Alan Chambers
Alan Chambers · Main auditorium
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16:45
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Hospitality and hygiene
Explore pest management in hotels, restaurants and venues, from bed bugs and emerging pests to staff awareness, detection and protecting your reputation.
Provisional programme. Session details and speakers may change. Arrival and registration for this stream are listed at 08.30. Please check the final joining information.
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08:30
Arrival, registration and networking
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09:30
Opening address
Rosina Robson · Main auditorium
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10:00
PestWatch: Bed bugs
Dr Richard & Alexia Naylor · Bed Bug Foundation
Take a science-led look at the biology, behaviour and ecology of bed bugs, including how they spread, survive and remain hidden in occupied rooms. This session will explore what the evidence tells us about detection, infestation development and effective management in hospitality settings.
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10:30
New pests, new risks for hospitality
Niall Gallagher · BPCA
Niall Gallagher examines the species becoming more significant in the UK and how changing travel, trade and climate patterns may affect hotels, venues and accommodation providers. Learn what to watch for and how emerging risks could influence inspection and prevention plans.
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11:00
Mid-morning refreshments and networking
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11:45
Supporter session
Speaker to be announced
Session details to be announced.
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12:15
Pest awareness training 101: what your team on the ground need to know
John Horsley · BPCA
John Horsley explains the early warning signs staff should recognise, what they should record and when to escalate a concern. The session will help businesses build simple, effective pest awareness into housekeeping, maintenance and front-of-house routines.
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12:45
Lunch and networking
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13:30
Smarter pest detection in hospitality and hygiene settings
Speaker to be announced
Explore how digital monitoring, connected traps and AI-assisted reporting can help hospitality businesses identify and respond to pest activity sooner. The session will focus on practical uses, reliable evidence and how technology can support, rather than replace, professional judgement.
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14:00
Protecting reputation: when pest problems go public
Panellists to be announced
Expert panel
Using real-world case studies, this panel will examine the warning signs, missed opportunities and operational failures that allowed pest problems to escalate. Panellists will share practical lessons on prevention, staff training, communication and early intervention before an incident becomes a reputational crisis.
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14:45
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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 15:30
Chris Swindells · Kiwa
Explore how regulation, product stewardship and changing control options could affect pest management in hotels, restaurants and venues. This session will consider what businesses and contractors should prepare for as expectations around safety, sustainability and evidence continue to develop.
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16:00
Keynote with Alan Chambers
Alan Chambers · Main auditorium
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16:45
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Conservation and biodiversity
Explore species management and biodiversity, from grey squirrels and foxes to emerging species, collaboration and wildlife monitoring technology.
Provisional programme. Session details and speakers may change. Arrival and registration for this stream are listed at 08.30. Please check the final joining information.
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08:30
Arrival, registration and networking
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09:30
Opening address
Rosina Robson · Main auditorium
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The effective management of grey squirrels
Dr Sarah Beatham · National Wildlife Management Centre (NWMC), Animal and Plant Health Agency
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is an invasive non-native species in the UK that causes substantial damage to trees and has played a major role in the decline of the native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) through competition and disease transmission. Several legal control methods are available for managing grey squirrel populations. This talk examines these approaches and assesses their effectiveness.
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10:30
Supporter session
Speaker to be announced
Session details to be announced.
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11:00
Mid-morning refreshments and networking
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11:45
PestWatch: Foxes
Matthew Goodall · Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
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12:15
Managing for nature: finding common ground in species management
Simon Whitehead; John Clarke, National Gamekeepers Association; Dan Etheridge, APHA. Further panellists to be announced.
Expert panel
Using real-world examples, this panel will explore how organisations can find common ground when managing non-native or damaging species. Panellists will discuss protecting vulnerable habitats, balancing competing priorities and building collaboration before problems become harder to resolve.
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13:00
Lunch and networking
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 13:45
New species, new risks for biodiversity
Non-Native Species Inspectorate representatives · Names to be announced
This session examines the species becoming more significant in the UK and the risks they may pose to native wildlife, habitats and land management. The session will help delegates recognise emerging threats and consider how surveillance and response plans may need to change.
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14:15
John Horsley · BPCA
John Horsley explores how regulation, stewardship and changing control options could affect species management. Learn what conservationists, land managers and pest professionals may need to prepare for as expectations around evidence, welfare and environmental protection develop.
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14:45
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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Smarter technology for wildlife management
Speaker to be announced
Explore how drones, wildlife cameras, remote sensors and AI-assisted analysis can support surveying, monitoring and decision-making. The session will focus on practical applications and where technology can improve evidence without replacing professional judgement.
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16:00
Keynote with Alan Chambers
Alan Chambers · Main auditorium
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16:45
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17:00
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