Why PestTech Should Be in Every Pest Controller’s Diary
When you’re busy running a pest control business or spending every day out visiting customers, taking time away from work needs to be worthwhile. That’s exactly why PestTech deserves a place in the diary.
Rather than being simply another pest control exhibition, PestTech brings a large part of the industry together for one day, giving technicians and business owners the opportunity to learn, meet suppliers, discover new products and catch up with what’s changing across the sector.
One Day Can Give You a Lot of New Ideas
When you’re working in your business every day, it’s easy to become focused on what’s immediately in front of you. Taking a day out to attend an industry event can provide a completely different perspective.
You might discover a product that makes a particular treatment easier, hear about a change that affects the way you work, meet a new supplier or pick up an idea from another pest controller that you can take straight back into your business. PestTech puts all of these opportunities in one place.
See What’s New in Pest Control
Products, technology and working practices within pest management continue to develop. PestTech gives visitors the chance to see what’s new rather than relying solely on emails, catalogues or online research.
With more than 80 exhibitors expected at PestTech 2026, attendees will be able to speak directly to businesses supplying the industry, ask questions and explore products and services relevant to their work. For business owners making purchasing decisions, that face-to-face access can be particularly useful.
Learn from People Who Know the Industry
The seminar programme is another important reason to attend. Industry experts share knowledge and insight across a range of subjects, giving technicians and business owners the opportunity to step away from everyday work and concentrate on their own development.
It also provides a useful way to keep up with changes in pest management, legislation, technical practice and wider industry trends.
Meet the People Behind the Industry
Emails and phone calls have their place, but there’s still a lot of value in meeting people face to face. PestTech provides an opportunity to strengthen existing supplier relationships, make new contacts and talk to other pest control professionals from around the country.
For sole traders in particular, events like this can be a rare opportunity to spend a day surrounded by people who understand the same challenges and opportunities they encounter every day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Attending PestTech
When is it?
PestTech 2026 takes place on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Where is it held?
The 2026 event will be held at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST.
How long does the day last?
It will run from 9am until 4pm, making it possible to experience the exhibition, seminars and networking opportunities all in a single day.
How many exhibitors will be at PestTech 2026?
More than 80 exhibitors are expected at the event this year.
Is it worth attending if I’ve been before?
Every year brings different exhibitors, presentations, products and conversations. For regular attendees, PestTech provides an opportunity to keep up with changes and reconnect with the wider industry.
If you’re going to take a day away from your normal workload, make it count. Have a look at the exhibitors and seminar programme beforehand, think about any products or services you’ve been considering, and make a note of people you’d particularly like to speak to. A little planning can turn a day at an exhibition into something genuinely useful for your business.
Entry is free for attendees, so if you’re looking for an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn something new and reconnect with the industry, make sure the date is in your diary. Find out more and keep up with the latest announcements on our website.
