We are deeply saddened to share the news of Ed Bordes’ passing. Ed was an NPMA member as well as a member of the Entomological Society of America. He served as the director of the New Orleans Mosquito Control and Termite Board for 20 years.

His work was instrumental in our industry, and he will be sorely missed.

The FPMA have graciously put together a call for donations initiative to help Florida pest control companies who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. If you’re able to, we kindly ask that you assist FPMA in these efforts by donating to their Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund.

NPMA Members who pledge their support at the Founders Club or Patrons Club level receive increased benefits including additional complimentary job posting packages, exclusive recruitment resources, special recognition at NPMA events, and more.

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The NPMA 99A&B forms are currently undergoing review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.  This is a periodic review that all Federally required forms need that coincides with the expiration date of 9/30/22. There is a comment period underway that will last until the end of October, NPMA is preparing to submit comments on behalf of the industry. Following the comment period, HUD will then need to submit the form to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.  In the meantime, the forms with an expiration date of 9/30/22 will remain valid.  We do not expect a new form approval before the end of the year. We have requested a more formal confirmation on this from HUD but haven’t received a response as of September 30. NPMA will continue to monitor and seek additional confirmation from HUD. 

PestWorld 2022 in Boston was undoubtedly a successful week! We were able to pack a ton of productive educational sessions and fun networking opportunities into just one week. With over 3,700 attendees and exhibitors on a sold-out floor, Boston will go down in the record books as one of the top PestWorlds of all time.

Attendees got to attend two keynote presentations by award-winning actor and author John O’Hurley, and internationally recognized humanitarian Alex Sheen. These presentations were nothing short of eye-opening, engaging, and emotional.

Our very own Dominique Stumpf was one of the recipients of the Crown Leadership Awards. Dominique is a force in this industry, and we appreciate her unwavering dedication to our members. 

Special congratulations to PPMA’s Executive Director and our Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Cindy Mannes. Cindy was awarded the highly prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Cindy has been instrumental in making NPMA the well-respected association it is today.

But don’t take our word for it! Check out what attendees had to say about PestWorld 2022!

And mark your calendars to join us next year for PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, HI.

Engagement around the topic of earwigs up 230%

To keep a pulse on consumer pest concerns, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, uses Artificial Intelligence to accurately assess public opinion on a given topic by generating randomized, controlled samples of the population through online media and using text analytics.

In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, they reported their August results. According to PPMA’s AI research, bed bugs and spiders saw the highest increase in engagement out of any other core pest in August at 6% and 4%, respectively. Engagement around the topic of earwigs also saw a staggering increase at 230%. Most surprising, however, is the stark increase in engagement on the topic of mice in Oregon at 5,292% and mosquitoes in Minnesota at 3,979%. Additionally, rodent sightings in the bathroom increased by 124% from the previous month.

To learn more about PPMA and its consumer programming, contact cmannes@pestworld.org.

It’s your turn! Applications are now being accepted for the ELP class of 2023. The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership. The two-year curriculum involves professional development, association training, monthly mentoring, and attendance at NPMA events.

The application process for the 2023 ELP Class will close on November 16, 2022.

Mosquito Joe of Madison of Madison, WI
Miche Pest Control of Fairfax, VA
Four Seasons Termite Pest Control of Charlotte, NC
Stultz Services Inc of Saint Cloud, FL 
Pest Boys Termite Wildlife Solutions of Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Gepestcon Co. of Quezon City, Philippines
Origin Exterminators Pte, Ltd of Singapore

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The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) urges industry members to spread awareness about rodent prevention during this important week. In honor of Rodent Awareness Week, PPMA launched a toolkit on PPMAMainframe.org designed for companies to utilize these materials in their own promotional efforts with customers. This toolkit is exclusively available for Mainframe subscribers.

QualityPro salutes the pest management industry for the vital work they do combatting rodent infestations as a threat to public health and celebrates those companies who have demonstrated their commitment to the fight by earning their QualityPro Public Health Rodent certification. To learn more about how your company can get your rodent services certified, go to this page.

Tuesday, November 29
11:15 a.m. —12:15 p.m.

Understanding the Public Health Significance of Structural Pests
Featuring Santos Portugal, PhD, ABC Home and Commercial Services, Austin, TX

Structural pests such as flies, cockroaches, and rodents represent more than just a nuisance when they invade our homes. They can spread dangerous pathogens that contaminate our food and cooking surfaces, potentially making us sick. Cockroaches and rodents can also have significant negative impacts on respiratory health. Discover the unnerving truth behind the health risks that many structural pests pose and the powerful role structural pest management plays in protecting public health in this enlightening session.

Discover how your work within the pest industry impacts public health.

Join us for the 2023 Eastern Conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Eastern Conference features a mix of in-depth management sessions, interactive training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry.

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