NPMA is proud to launch our new Pest Poster series! Featuring new posters (Biting Flies, Ticks, Stored Product Beetles and Moths, Occasional Invaders, and Nuisance Wildlife), the full set of fifteen contains new designs, all-new high-resolution images, and new content on the biology and management of these pests.

Attendees can now review and track PestWorld 2022 session attendance online. help with your session attendance or for any credit-related questions, please email training@pestworld.org.

Photos from PestWorld 2022 are now live on NPMA's Flickr account for you to view and download.

On October 27th, Center for Biological Diversity and Californians for Pesticide Reform filed a petition to request that California Air Resources Board initiate a rulemaking to add sulfuryl fluoride to CARB’s greenhouse gas inventory and phase out the use of sulfuryl fluoride in California. After consulting with other industry stakeholders, NPMA sent a letter to the Branch Chief of CARB’s Industrial Strategies Division requesting that CARB deny the petition. In our letter, we highlighted that concentrations of sulfuryl fluoride in the atmosphere are negligible compared to other greenhouse gases. We also reminded CARB that there are no viable alternatives to sulfuryl fluoride, and that EPA and California DPR are tasked with regulating pesticides, not CARB.

Formerly the Global Bed Bug Summit, Pests & Public Health brings together industry colleagues to share the latest research, best practices, and approaches to treating pests that are most detrimental to the public’s health. With bed bug and rodent activity on the rise across the country, now is not the time for inaction.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this vital program, earn CEUs and connect with experts and peers from across the pest management industry at a lower cost. Registration pricing will increase tomorrow, November 23.

With Small Business Saturday approaching on November 26, we want to remind you to take advantage of our Small Business Toolbox. A one-stop-shop exclusive for NPMA members, the toolbox contains templates and trainings on how to navigate a budget, insight from other industry professionals on how to overcome common challenges of running a business, and much more! Take advantage of the informative webinars, downloadable templates, and forms within the toolbox to advance your business.

It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of Joe Lupini, past president of the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA). Joe was also the president and owner of Loyal Termite & Pest Control in Richmond, VA. Joe dedicated much of his time to building professionalism in the pest management industry. Read the entire obituary here. 

We are saddened to share the passing of Bill L. Clark, founder of Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc. Bill was generous with his time, serving many local, state, and national organizations like the Texas Pest Control Association and NPMA. He will be remembered as a vital force in this industry and an all-around stellar human. Read the entire obituary here.

Fifty percent of the existing workforce is set to retire in the next decade, creating a huge demand for skilled workers in trade professions. Are you prepared? Let NPMA help you with your hiring needs.

Visit NPMAWorkforce.org and get involved as a Founders Club member, where you’ll receive additional perks such as unlimited job postings for five years at careers.pestcontroljobs.com, the exclusive job board for NPMA member companies. You’ll also be able to access additional resources such as sample job descriptions, customizable recruitment brochures and more in the Workforce Toolkit.

Spraymasters, Inc of Medford, OR
Carrega Property Management, LLC of Ringoes, NJ 
Florida Sun Termite Pest Control of Crawfordville, FL
Blue Tick Wildlife Control, Inc. of Morrison, CO
HIT Saudi Company, Ltd. of Saudi Arabia
Mien Dong Chemical Cleaning Trading Co., Ltd. of Hồ Chí Minh, Viet Nam

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Are you looking for HR support for your pest management business? QualityPro can help! One of the many benefits of earning QualityPro accreditation is access to hiring forms. Learn more.

Wednesday, January 18

10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.

Creating Value by Design, Not Default
Fred Strickland, BCE, Waynes Pest Control, Birmingham, AL

They say your work should speak for itself, but is that enough to launch your business to its highest potential? How do you convince your customers that your services are not only valuable, but essential to their everyday lives? In this session, learn how “words matter” and how they can drive retention and growth with both your customers and employees.

Join the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) for an educational program that will provide both technical and business-related information to professionals who are involved in wildlife management or are considering offering this valuable add-on service.

The program at the Wildlife Expo combines training and education with networking opportunities and the chance to check out the newest technology and services in the Exhibit Hall. Whether you are a large company or a one-man shop, use this opportunity to grow this segment of your business by attending this unique meeting.

We Need You! Join NPMA in Washington, DC, March 12-14 for Legislative Day! This annual event is your opportunity to meet with legislators and Hill staff to share the vital role pest management plays in protecting public health, food, and property.

For the first time since 2020, in-person Hill visits are back on Tuesday, March 14.  Also returning is our two-day Kids’ Program on Sunday, March 12 through Monday, March 13.  You’ll also want to make sure to join us at our home office on Saturday, March 11 for our Open House as we celebrate NPMA’s 90th anniversary!

View our master calendar for a full list of industry events.