Shine a light on your hardworking and dedicated colleagues and nominate them for the Emerging Leaders Award! Sponsored by Rentokil, NPMA’s Emerging Leaders Award recognizes rising stars, who have already made significant contributions to the Association and/or to the pest management profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service.

The deadline to submit your nominations is August 31. 

Have multiple job openings? Ensure your positions are filled by the right candidates with NPMA's job board. As a Founders Club member, you'll receive unlimited job postings for five years. Learn more here.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule extending the deadline for existing certification plans to comply with the updated federal standards under the 2017 Certification of Pesticide Applicators rule which sets stronger standards for people who apply RUPs. State, territory, tribal, and federal authorities can continue their existing applicator certification programs until November 4, 2023. After that date, only authorities with EPA-approved modified certification plans can continue to certify applicators of restricted use pesticides (RUPs). 

More information is also available here. 

To track the progress of state plan approvals, visit here. 

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.

Attend these special events!  

PestWorld Day of Service
Friday, October 14 
The pest management industry has always been committed to giving back to the communities they serve. We are excited to continue our Day of Service event, offering attendees several ways to support those in need, featuring:  

• PestWorld Gives Back 
• PWIPM 5K Fun Run/Walk
• PestVets Give Back

Optional tours, like: 

• The Footpath to Freedom Tour
• Boston by Land and Sea- Boston Duck Boat Tour
• RedSox Nation- Fenway Park Tour

Visit our website for information on how to participate in these special events. Additional registration fees apply.

Join us at PestWorld 2022 this October 11-14 in Boston, MA.

Connected. Inspired. Educated.
Join us in Boston, October 11-14.

Want to know what’s involved when you serve on NPMA’s Board of Directors? Check out this video outlining the structure, roles, and responsibilities of serving as a member of the board.

What are you waiting for? It’s time to get involved in your industry association! Make a difference in this industry. Get your nominations in before next week’s deadline for the Board of Directors.

Board nominations close August 31, 2022.

Epituer Pest Solutions, LLC of Knoxville, TN
Chief Termite Service, Inc. of Memphis, TN
Herbi Systems, Inc. of Memphis, TN 
Home Pest Control Llc of West Columbia, SC
Home Inspection Services of Sharon, PA
Cochranton Borough of Cochranton, PA
Zycor Pest Management of Evansville, IN
North Central Iowa Pest Control Llc of Webster City, IA

Boost sales with the swipe of a card and give your customers a more convenient way to pay. NPMA has teamed up with Payroc to offer members Merchant Card Services and Financial Technology. With Payroc, your business is able to accept all major credit and debit cards nationwide, so you can cash in on each and every visit. And, with a custom-tailored plan and additional features like automated digital invoices, tracking and reporting, and eCommerce management, you'll feel confident that your business has all the tools it needs to succeed!

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August is the month to promote QualityPro to others and strengthen the industry. Learn how to use the resources available to you through QualityProTools.org to cobrand with QualityPro and show companies like yours how they can help us professionalize the industry.

Join us for the Pests and Public Health Summit- A Summit for Pest Management Professionals 

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. Protecting local communities and minimizing the impact of pests on health, food, and property is a critical service provided by pest management professionals. 

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