In last week’s ePestWorld newsletter, NPMA notified members about a so-called credentialing association named “National Pest Management Professional Association” or “NPMPA.” That “association” is not affiliated with the National Pest Management Association (“NPMA”) in any manner. The names “National Pest Management Professional Association” and “NPMPA” are likely intended to create confusion with NPMA, whose trademarked name is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and thereby mislead pest control companies and their customers in violation of trade mark law 15 U.S.C. §§1051 et seq. NPMA is exploring its legal options.  Meanwhile, please let us know immediately if you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent the “National Pest Management Professional Association” or “NPMPA,” or become aware of any pest control company using either of those phrases in its advertising. 

Each year, NPMA works diligently to identify and recruit members to serve on our association’s standing committees. In an effort to foster fresh ideas and allow all NPMA members to share their expertise, we are calling on you to nominate yourself or an industry colleague to serve on an NPMA committee during the 2018-2019 membership year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019). Your involvement and leadership will help us chart a successful future for the association and the industry.  Please take a moment to view the list of standing NPMA committees and complete an application.

The majority of NPMA committees meet face-to-face three times per year in conjunction with NPMA's Legislative Day in Washington, D.C., NPMA Academy and PestWorld. Committee Conference calls are scheduled as needed but don’t typically exceed once per month.

Please note: Committee appointments are for a 2 year term. We ask that all committee members attend at least two thirds of face-to-face meetings and teleconferences per year. Additionally, the incoming NPMA President makes final appointments of individuals to all NPMA committees.

Accord Pest Solutions  of Yuba City, CA
Assured Home Solutions of Morgan Hill, CA
Get Ur Done, Inc. of Burbank, CA
JJH Enterprises, LLC of Barboursville, WV
Martinez Spray Service of Homestead, FL
Pocono Property Inspections  of Hawley, PA
Pompei Pest Control of Sacramento, CA
TBolo, LLC of Pensacola, FL
Veterans Health Administration of Washington, DC
Xtreme Pest Control of Escondido, CA

Sustainable Pest Systems, Inc. of Raleigh, NC

Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula

NPMA realizes that the costs associated with keeping a fleet of trucks and vehicles on the road is an expensive proposition, especially the fuel cost to keep the equipment running. To help NPMA members save money on this expense item we have established relationships with Exxon/Mobil and Shell gas stations to offer participating members fuel discounts on their monthly fuel purchases. Click here for more information on this member service.

The Virginia Wildlife Damage Management Association is holding a Spring Training Event for wildlife control operators. The event will be held March 22 - 24, 2018 and will include two training events. In addition, the NWCOA Certified Basic Wildlife Control Operator course will be presented on March 23 & 24th. This is a 2-day, comprehensive training on animal exclusion and control methods, animal handling, safety and disease awareness and prevention for a wide array of wildlife species typically encountered when performing wildlife control services. Click here for a brochure and printed registration information. For additional information call 540-374-5600.

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