The UK’s biggest pest control event of 2023, PPC Live, saw huge numbers of visitors when it landed in Harrogate, North Yorkshire last week.
The British Pest Control Association said 528 visitors came along to event last Wednesday (March 22), which beat the attendance figures from 2020.
With a showcase of more than 55 exhibitors, and a range of seminars and demos to attend, there was lots for pest professionals to get involved with at the Yorkshire Event Centre.
The indoor demonstration area proved popular once more, as visitors got a chance to see hands-on talks about application equipment, insect identification, bird netting and more.
For outdoor demonstrations there was a walk-around with two of BPCA’s technical team, Natalie Bungay and John Horsley, plus a working at height demo and a talk on bioacoustic bird management.
During the day, the winner of the Best Pest Pic 2023 competition was announced, with Justin M Lisney taking the £500 prize for his photo of a mouse stuck in a car vent.
On the BPCA stand, visitors were treated to a first glimpse of the new BPCA Registered CPD app; plus there were lots of donations for BPCA’s 2023 charity of the year, Mind.
Lauren Day, BPCA events manager, said: “The whole BPCA team had a brilliant day, seeing many familiar industry faces as well as lots of new ones. We couldn’t have asked for a more fun, productive day and the feedback has been wonderful.
“This industry is packed with incredible people who know that pest management is more than just a job. It’s a dynamic profession and they’re passionate about staying informed. Events like PPC Live and our larger show, PestEx, are the place to do that.
“We look forward to seeing everyone again at PestEx in 2024.”
