Calendar of international pest control events
PestEx is the trade show and exhibition for anyone involved in the pest control industry. From pest management business owners to pest control technicians out on the road, PestEx has been devised with you in mind. PestEx attracts thousands of visitors over the two days from all over the world.
As well as having the UK’s largest pest control exhibition, you’ll find a number of seminars and demonstrations designed to provide you with the latest industry news, developments and innovations. Everything in our seminar and technical programme is presented by industry experts, key organisations and exhibitors. All of our sessions will be free to attend and worth CPD points.
Wednesday 16 March 2022, 9am-5pm
Thursday 17 March 2022, 9am-4pm.
PEST-PROTECT 2022 – This is where the industry meets!
Every two years, PEST-PROTECT® presents the highlights from the pest control, disinfection, plant protection and wood and building protection industries. Then products, technologies, services and concepts are in the focus of the people who burn with passion and heart blood for pest management.
With exhibitors from 20 nations worldwide and visitors from more than 30 countries, it is the largest trade fair of its kind on the European mainland.
Whether you are a visitor or an exhibitor – use PEST-PROTECT® again this year as a marketplace, training opportunity and networking platform.
The International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP) brings together those with a professional interest in urban pests. Every three years, participants from academia, industry, government and professional pest control, come from all over the world to meet at the ICUP and share research and ideas. This year the institution that hosts the conference is the Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB).
Sadly, the current situation has led us to postpone, once again, the celebration of the tenth edition of the ICUP until the summer of 2022. The health of the attendees has and will always be our main concern. Despite the adversities, we face this situation with enthusiasm and optimism. Urban Pest Control has shown its ability to adapt and overcome during this pandemic.
We are convinced that Barcelona will offer an unbeatable setting to get together, meet each other again and enjoy a unique Congress. Until then, we will continue our efforts to organize the best possible event. Of course, with the best possible health and safety measures.
In the 10th edition that we will celebrate in 2020+2, the Spanish Organizing Committee in charge of the Conference will maintain the classic main topics but introduce several new features related to ICUP’s spirit and aims. In the 10th ICUP Conference the organization initials will be relevant each day of the meeting.
“I” means “International” that in terms of Pest Management we can interpret as “No borders” situation to fight against pests. Globalization is one of the most relevant drivers of new and old pest invasions worldwide. The massive and quick movement of people and goods all over the world has facilitated the expansion of arthropod, mammal and bird pests. Once established in urban environments they cause economic, health and structural damage. A global view of pest processes is needed since new harmful organisms can arrive to cities at any moment due to globalization and climate change. Consequently, networking of pest management professionals and awareness of pest situations are mandatory preventive measures for any city. During the “I” day we will focus the Plenary Session on this topic of “Globalization and Pest Management”.
“U” means “Urban”, which is our working landscape. The urban concept is strongly dynamic and has also notably changed in the last 100 years. Different types of urbanization processes and diverse urban plans can influence pest problems. Consequently, architects and other professionals directly involved in urban planning are key partners for pest managers. Moreover, urbanization has also a collateral impact on pest behavior. Cities are artificial environments that can cause changes in the ethology and reproduction of “urban fauna”. Understanding these factors and changes is crucial to design and implement efficient urban pest management programs, especially in relation to urban disease vectors such as mosquitoes, sandflies and rodents. All these aspects will be discussed in the Plenary Session of this day (the “U” day) of the Conference.
“P” means “Pests”, which is our key concept. Pest is a circumstantial, arbitrary and anthropocentric concept. The determination of tolerance and economic impact thresholds to make decisions on pest management is not easy and varies depending on different cities and social, cultural and legal factors. Moreover, new pests or “urban fauna” are emerging in different parts of the world. Some traditionally non-urban animals like parrots, wild boars, scorpions and snakes, are increasing their impact in cities worldwide. These topics will be discussed during the “P” day, of the Conference.
The last initial is “C” which correspond the “Conference”. The Conference is the space we have to discuss “I”, “U” and “P”. It is the forum for the exchange of technical and scientific ideas the enhancement of communication and cooperation among all those professionals working with urban pests worldwide.
NEW IPM: A MODERN AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CROP PROTECTION.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is undergoing a rapid change as modern technologies such as electronic sensors, robotic crop inspectors and drones are becoming normalised in crop production both in protected and arable settings
New IPM is a bringing together of everybody involved in the agribusiness chain, to present and discuss new innovations and how they are being implemented in crop protection
Symposium sessions will include Biopesticides and their role in IPM , DigitalCrop Monitoring; IPM-Compatible Formulation Technologies; Regulatory Partnerships to improve IPM Opportunities; Promising Breakthroughs for New IPM Programs
PestWorld 2022 –Â Connected. Inspired. Educated
Every year, NPMA gathers thousands of pest management professionals and industry suppliers from across the globe to offer opportunities for networking and collaboration. You are bound to leave PestWorld armed with the latest information and valuable solutions that will drive you to success in the year ahead.
At the heart of professionalism is training and competency. When you invest in your industry’s annual convention, you will gain access to critical knowledge and ideas that you can take home and apply right away, helping you to maintain the trust of your customers and position your business for growth.
You will not want to miss this inspiring event!
On behalf of the Arab Society for Plant Protection and the Organizing Committee of the 13th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, we invite you to participate in our coming congress to be held at the “Le Royal” Hotel, Hammamet, Tunisia, during the period October 16-21, 2022 with the general theme “Plant Health for a Secure and Safe Food”. Excellent scientific presentations by Arab and Foreign speakers will be the backbone of our congress, in addition to one day agricultural and touristic tour to visit historical and cultural sites in Tunisia.
During five days, there will be plenty of opportunities for networking with colleagues during the symposia, concurrent oral and poster sessions or when visiting exhibition stands. In addition, social functions (welcome reception, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch breaks and gala dinner) will be an appropriate occasion to interact informally with colleagues from different countries representing different institutions, public and private, who share common interests. Such interactions is a golden opportunity for initiating scientific exchange which can lead later to a formal or informal professional collaboration.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Tunisia in 2022.
Main Topics
- Insects, mites and rodents economic pests
- Plant diseases and their control
- Ecology and epidemiology of plant diseases
- Natural enemies and their role in pest control
- Weeds and their control
- Pesticides
- Postharvest pests
- Quarantine and phytosanitary measures
- Integrated pest management
- Genetic engineering and pest control
- Beneficiary insects (bees and silk worm)
The Premier Global Meeting Place for the Biocontrol Industry
24-26 October 2022, Congress Center Basel, Switzerland
The growth of the biocontrol industry reflects the need for a successful biocontrol event and ABIM provides it. ABIM is internationally recognised as the place to do business and discover and unveil new products, to discuss market opportunities, to present new research and products, to learn about the latest regulatory situation and to liaise with fellow professionals from all over the world.
ABIM 2022 builds on the success of meeting again in person and includes
- Programme of biocontrol industry focused talks and informative training workshops
- Vibrant exhibition
- Meeting opportunities at all levels including private and semi-private meeting rooms, casual lounges and cocktail receptions
Benefits of sponsoring, exhibiting and attending
- Listen to the latest biocontrol policy updates from policy makers
- Gain from exposure to the international industry and stakeholders
- Mix with major companies in biocontrol attending with multiple participants
- Meet potential partners
- Discover new products and opportunities
- Network with truly global stakeholders and key influencers
The BCPC Congress
8-9 November 2022 | Harrogate, UK
Following the success of last year’s live BCPC Congress in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK we are delighted to be returning to the same venue on 8-9 November 2022.
The programme committee has developed an exciting programme with authoritative speakers presenting on the theme:
Providing policy and regulatory support for multi-functional UK agriculture
UK agriculture has three key deliverables:
- To produce adequate supplies of healthy food to contribute to UK food security;
- To support environmental initiatives which benefit global food production including:
biodiversity, conservation, rewilding and environmental land management; - To contribute to UK net carbon zero targets.
What is UK agriculture doing to meet these goals and what more can be done in light of current political issues and international trade on arable crop production?
What is Government doing to provide guidance, funding and regulatory support so that these deliverables can be achieved?
The sessions in this year’s Congress will aim to tackle the challenges and provide some solutions and insight into a way forward for UK agriculture.
They will include:
- The implications of biodiversity and carbon capture initiatives on global food production
- The impact of the EU Farm to Fork strategy on food production, yields and self-sufficiency
- Environmental Land Management – How do we ensure there will be enough arable land in the future?
- What effect are current geopolitical issues and international trade having on our arable crop production and food security?
- Developments and challenges in the Plant Protection sector – where is the Brexit bonus?
- Prospects for integrated weed management, diseases and pest control – what does the future hold?
Is the global position for glyphosate improving? - Bioprotectants – why is Europe lagging behind in adopting natural substances as plant protection agents?
- Protecting our water sources from pesticides and nutrients.
Annual event PestTech is coming back on the 9th November!
PestTech is one of the largest industry events, featuring over 50 exhibitors and a full programme of presentations. This annual gathering of more than 1,000 pest controllers will showcase the very latest information.
CPD points will be available for attending the exhibition as well as for seminars and demonstrations.
PestTech 2022 will be held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
The feedback we continue to receive is overwhelmingly positive, from both exhibitors and pest controllers who attended in the previous years. We have been very impressed with the facilities at the Marshall Arena, so we are greatly looking forward to this year’s event.
7th International Conference “Worker, Operator, Bystander and Resident Exposure and Risk Assessment
Does your work involve the safe handling of pesticides? Are you required to implement the update of the EFSA Guidance on the assessment of exposure for workers, operators, bystanders and residents in risk assessment for plant protection products? Or do you have to deal with risk mitigation measures? Then join our on-site conference.
For many years, the International Akademie Fresenius Conference “Worker, Operator, Bystander and Resident Exposure and Risk Assessment” has been the perfect platform for bringing together the scientific, industrial and regulatory communities. We therefore cordially invite you to this year’s Conference. Plenty of exciting presentations are awaiting you!
The conference will be taking place on 13 and 14 December 2022 in Cologne. Of course, the health of all our participants is our number one priority. That is why we have strictly limited the number of places this time around. So make sure to secure your place in time!
