This week, NPMA’s public policy team attended the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada. In attendance were representatives from State Lead Agencies, staff from EPA, and NPMA members. The conference featured informative sessions on EPA’s PIDs on Rodenticides, Vulnerable Species Pilot Program, and Sulfuryl Fluoride Early Mitigation.
Also, this week, NPMA staff attended the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. RISE is the trade association that represents manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and other industry leaders involved with specialty pesticides and fertilizers. During the meeting, NPMA staff were able to participate in productive and collaborative conversations with registrants, applicators, and other pest management stakeholders.
Tee up for an extraordinary day of golf and giving at the HPCA Golf Event. Experience the Aloha spirit while making a difference – for every registered player, HPCA will donate $100 to support Maui's recovery from the Lahaina fires. Join us in this heartwarming event, where camaraderie meets compassion in a 3-person best ball scramble game while enjoying food, music, and drinks.
PestWorld 2023 unites pest management professionals from all corners of the globe, representing diverse backgrounds within the industry. Exchange knowledge, gain fresh insights into emerging business trends, stay abreast of the latest technical research, and foster enduring relationships within the community. Take part in this phenomenal program at the lowest price available! Early-bird registration ends Wednesday, September 6.
Our 2023 September/October issue of PestWorld magazine is now available! In this issue, NPMA proudly commemorates its 90th anniversary and reflects on the remarkable journey that has shaped the pest management industry and forged lasting relationships.
 Contribute to the future of our industry's success by serving on the NPMA Board of Directors. NPMA is committed to ensuring participation and involvement that represents all industry stakeholders. Get involved in your industry association and contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA.
Board nominations close on September 1st, 2023.
.jpg) The Pest Management Foundation has five new scholarships as part of its new endowed scholarship program. These scholarships represent a commitment to the development of the next generation of pest management professionals through the support of students pursuing higher education and to those parents and families working in the field.
 Trade professions are in dire need of skilled workers. When individual companies are unable to grow, the industry is unable to grow, and so it is our collective responsibility to convey the opportunities for advancement and earning potential that exist within the pest control industry.
NPMA member pest control companies located in the United States and Canada are encouraged to post their current openings on our job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com.
Grove Pest Control of Willow Grove, PA
Ax Termite Control of Concord, CA
Taaqeem Tech Services W.L.L. of Doha, QA
NPMA is pleased to offer fleet management services for our members. Holman has partnered with NPMA to provide a new source of buying and selling vehicles. Nissan continues to provide NPMA members with another option to meet their vehicle needs.
QualityPro works with several program partners including Seay Management Consultants and Unique Background Solutions to handle our companies’ HR needs. To learn more about how QualityPro and our program partners can help your business, apply today for access to QualityProTools.org.
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