The Global Pest Management Coalition announced today the officers and members of their 2023 Council, with Alberto Ponjoan, Past President of ADEPAP, the Pest Management Association of Catalonia (Spain), serving as Chair of the Council. NPMA’s CEO Dominique Stumpf will continue to serve as Secretary/Treasurer for the Council. The 2023 Council term begins January 1, 2023, and the full list of officers and members is now available.

Do you know a colleague who would be a great addition to the leadership of NPMA? As part of a commitment to prioritizing inclusivity and diversity in the industry, NPMA is seeking a broad range of voices to serve on our board of directors and volunteer committees. Consider submitting a nomination for a colleague to be a part of our volunteer committees or nominate yourself!

Earlier this year the Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Pest Management Division, (PMD), implemented a new rule that requires all applicators provide full sets of fingerprints so they can complete background checks for applicants. This has slowed down the overall process. In response, the Arizona Pest Professionals Organization’s Legislative Committee and Pest Management Advisory Council have been working with PMD to find a solution to expedite this tedious process. As of 10/24/2022, applicants won’t have to wait for the results of the background check to start taking certification exams. Applicants will be able to schedule for testing after they have submitted their application, upon passing their license will be pending until the results of the background check. They have also discovered that LiveScan can issue a Level One Fingerprint Card that will complete the background check in less than 30 days and can be used instead of the DPS check resulting in a quicker turn around for applicants.

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.

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The Pests & Public Health program has been submitted to all 50 states and 5 Canadian provinces.  Credits are currently approved in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, Kansas, South Carolina, Connecticut, New Mexico, Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Michigan, Indiana, Washington, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Visit the CEU page regularly for updates.

Attendees can now review and track PestWorld 2022 session attendance online. Simply follow the directions listed below or CLICK HERE. For help with your session attendance or for any credit-related questions, please email training@pestworld.org.

1. Visit npmapestworld.org
2. Log into your account
3. Click Education & Events and select View PestWorld Attendance

Under the umbrella of NPMA’s Leadership Programs, Leader Launch is a program intended for a select group of individuals who have been identified as potential future NPMA executive leadership of the association and industry. Intended to develop a pipeline of diverse, qualified potential volunteer leaders, provide individuals with an understanding of their role as a volunteer leader of a non-profit trade association, and expose participants to the broader industry from the perspective of their potential role as an association officer or other high-level volunteer, the first class of Leader Launch will be announced soon.

The deadline is approaching to submit your application 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. You don’t want to miss out on this rewarding opportunity.

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

Ad campaigns on social media and solid content syndication strategy drives results

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, is known for its year-round communications campaigns to educate the American public about the threats posed by pests and the value of partnering with a pest control professional for their homes and businesses.

To meet consumers where they are, PPMA utilizes digital advertising campaigns to educate consumers on the threats pests pose to both their health and home. The group runs advertising campaigns on popular social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest YouTube and TikTok. They also utilize content syndication where PestWorld.org articles are republished by a third-party website – most notably news outlets like CNN and The New York Post.

In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, the group shared its Q3 digital advertising campaigns yielded over 6.5 million impressions as folks engaged with strategic content around mosquitoes, stinging insects, spiders and ticks, among other pests. In addition to promoting PPMA’s expansive library of resources to the public, these campaigns drove valuable traffic to PestWorld.org. To further boost website traffic, PPMA launched its fall and winter content syndication campaign just as its summer campaign wrapped up. Together, these seasonally-focused advertising efforts collected more than 22 million impressions.

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

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From sample job descriptions to customizable recruitment brochures, NPMA’s Workforce Toolkit has quality resources to aid in attracting and retaining top talent.

Visit NPMAWorkforce.org and log in using your NPMA member credentials to get started today.

QualityPro companies are in high demand among consumers and potential employees--reach out to us today at qualitypro@pestworld.org to find out all QualityPro has to offer your company.

Join your colleagues for a contemporary and engaging experience at NPMA’s Eastern Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn recertification credits from an educational program featuring a mix of in-depth management sessions, interactive training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry. Highlights include technical sessions on fruit flies, pesticide safety, public health, lanternflies, bacteria, termites, and more, while key business sessions will tackle leadership development, workforce development, profitability, and creating customer value.

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