Academy is a conference unlike any other; designed to give pest management professionals an ongoing source of training, peer networking, and experience geared specifically to the individual’s needs through team-building exercises, Learning Labs, and Brain Dates.

Wednesday, July 13
Andy P
Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor, Andy P, presents his session Life is a Balancing Act. Finding balance in your busy schedule isn’t easy but prioritizing your physical and mental health is vital. In this session, you will learn techniques to improve balance and stability for long lasting physical and cognitive benefits.

Registration for NPMA Academy 2022 is open. Members of the pest management community will not want to miss Andy and a full program of team building, networking, and fun!

Bestselling author of Rethink Work, Eric Termuende, presents his session Understand and Action the Power of One Degree Shifts So You Can Create a Culture of Trust & Experimentation to Thrive in the Future of Work. Having been on hundreds of stages and worked with and studied the greatest places to work in the world, Eric knows what it takes to build incredible teams that are resilient, innovative, and ready for the future of work.

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There’s a long list of benefits that accompany an NPMA membership, one of which is your Small Business Toolbox. What better time to access the helpful resources within your toolbox than during Small Business Month? Check out the business management webinars we provide within the toolbox covering topics like using technology to improve employee engagement and communication. Put your member benefits to use and access your toolbox.

This week, the Vermont legislature voted on HB626 which in its original form would ban the use of neonics in the state. The NEPMA has been involved with this bill since the beginning and did a tremendous job advocating our concerns on the bill to lawmakers. Throughout the legislative process there was much debate surrounding the use of neonics in the state. On May 12th, lawmakers decided on an amendment that would require the state Secretary of Agriculture to develop BMPs (best management practices) regarding the agricultural use of neonics (exempting our industry) in the state. The bill would also require at least 30 days prior to prefiling a proposed rule, that the Secretary must submit a copy of the draft rule to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry for review. The bill now heads to the Governor for his signature. A huge win for our industry and yet another example of the strength we have to impact change when we utilized our collective voice.

Prepare for this annual celebration and download our World Pest Day toolkit, courtesy of PPMA! This toolkit contains promotional materials that your organization can utilize to support World Pest Day.

As part of the World Pest Day celebration, join the Global Pest Management Coalition for a free virtual program, coming June 2. The program will include organizations from around the globe and a special lineup of programming, including:

• Recognizing the True Value of Pest Management
  Chow Yang Lee, University of California
• Mosquito Management on a Global Scale
  Gene White, BCE, Global Director of Vector Management, Rentokil-Initial
• Impacts of Rodent Infestations on Public Health and Food Supplies
  David Lilly, Ecolab Global Pest Elimination

Many thanks to Orkin for their ongoing support of World Pest Day!

The NPMA Lifetime Membership Award is a prestigious honor given to NPMA members who embody the pinnacle of leadership, service, and integrity. Three individuals have been thoughtfully selected for this award by the NPMA Board of Directors: Phil Gregory of Gregory Pest Solutions, Tommy Fortson of Terminix Services, and Russ Ives of Rose Pest Solutions. These individuals have led careers spanning decades and made time to give back to their industry through it all. They lead by example.

NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf spoke highly of these individuals, saying “the NPMA Lifetime Membership Award is not an annual award. Rather, it is an award granted to NPMA members who are industry leaders that embody leadership, character, integrity and have truly helped guide the Association and the industry into the future. Their leadership and decades of service have driven our professionalism and supported our mission.”

Congratulations to our deserving recipients and thank you for being a force in this industry. Your impact is beyond profound.

Phil Gregory  Gregory Pest Solutions		Tommy Fortson Terminix Services		Russ Ives Rose Pest Solutions

At NPMA, we acknowledge various observance days and weeks throughout the year. Check out our observance day calendar to make sure you don’t miss out on the special content we’ll provide through our media channels on those occasions.   

NPMA's exclusive job board features candidate profiles you can browse. This allows you to find and cultivate relationships with potential job seekers, so you have the groundwork set when you are ready to hire.

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting milestone we reached today – 10K followers on our Workforce Development Facebook page! We’re happy to provide a platform that houses career opportunities for pest control professionals. Explore hundreds of open jobs on our job board today and follow our growing Facebook page!

Advanced Wildlife Control, Inc. of Slinger, WI
Americas Choice Pest Contorl of Charlotte, NC
Alraha General Contracting of Saudi Arabia
Biopest Kuwait of Sharq Ḩawallī, Kuwait
FUMIGADORA MULTI-EXTERMINADORA of Guatemala
Urbangroup Solutions of SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic

Help protect your employees’ health and well-being as well as comply with OSHA regulations, by scheduling your respirator fit testing and training session. Contact Linda Lane at linda@nationalfittestservices.com for special NPMA member pricing today! 

National Fit Testing Service offers you an easy economical way to achieve OSHA compliance. At your convenience, National Fit Testing Service's technicians come to your site and perform Qualitative or Quantitative fit testing of your employees in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.

QualityPro Accreditation comes with access to online exams to improve your staff members' training and skill level, including QualityPro's Public Health certification exams. All the national exams are found here.

We invite you to join us for the 2022 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Cherokee, North Carolina. Join us in the mountains this July for a valuable experience packed with educational sessions and outdoor activities.

Heat-Related Illness and New OSHA Initiative, with Jay Yarsinske of Terminix Services will teach you about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is taking enhanced measures and expanding efforts to address heat related illnesses. Don’t miss out on this session! Stay up to date on the latest heat illness requirements to protect yourself and employees.

Join us July 21-23 in Cherokee, NC.

When you connect with other pest management professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your career, grow your business, and support your customers. PestWorld 2022 brings individuals from every facet of pest management together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn from the latest technical research, and form strong relationships.

Registration for PestWorld 2022 is now open! Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for these fun-filled optional events designed to immerse you in the culture and history of Boston.

The Guest Registration package includes access to the general sessions, exhibit hall, evening receptions, and NPMA’s PestWorld Day of Service. Any additional activities noted below can be purchased a la carte based on your interests.

Footpath to Freedom Tour with Lunch in the North End
WEDNESDAY, October 12
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Boston by Land and Sea – Boston Duck Boat Tour
THURSDAY, October 13
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Red Sox Nation- Fenway Park Tour
FRIDAY, October 14
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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