Non-crop pest control technology promises to play a major role in this year's International Plant Protection Congress and BCPC Exhibition at the SECC Glasgow, from October 15-18.

Technological, commercial and R&D funding trends are all combining to increase interest from both small and large businesses in the non-crop sector.

The Commercial Seminar: 'Beyond agriculture - opportunities to diversify', organised by Pestbusiness.com, examines the size and scope of the whole global non-crop market - covering amenity, consumer, ornamentals and public health pest management - defining the key players, the technical and regulatory hurdles and new opportunities.

A new broad-spectrum insecticide from BASF, destined for public health as well as agricultural use, will also be launched in the New Compounds session.