Photos from PestWorld 2022 are now live on NPMA's Flickr account for you to view and download.

NPMA is proud to launch our new Pest Poster series! Featuring new posters (Biting Flies, Ticks, Stored Product Beetles and Moths, Occasional Invaders, and Nuisance Wildlife), the full set of fifteen contains new designs, all-new high-resolution images, and new content on the biology and management of these pests.

The deadline is TOMORROW 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.

NPMA staff have continued meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill, including staff from both the House and Senate Agriculture committees. This past week, we met with minority staff from the Senate Agriculture committee to thank them for their involvement with planning McCauley Services’ and NPMA’s event for Sen. John Boozman. We ended the week by meeting with the office of Troy Balderston (OH-12), who sits on the House Agriculture committee and cosponsored HR 7226 (Rep. Rodney Davis’ standalone pesticide preemption bill). During both of these meetings, NPMA provided staff with background on our pesticide preemption efforts to-date and socialized the importance of including state-level pesticide preemption in the 2023 Farm Bill.

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. With bed bug and rodent activity on the rise across the country, now is not the time for inaction.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this vital program, earn CEUs and connect with experts and peers from across the pest management industry at a lower cost.  Registration pricing will increase Wednesday, November 23.

Attendees can now review and track PestWorld 2022 session attendance online. help with your session attendance or for any credit-related questions, please email training@pestworld.org.

Engagement around the topic of rodents up 73% 

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 rodents saw the highest increase in engagement out of any other core pest at 187% and 73%, respectively. There was also a strong increase in rodent sightings in the bathroom and kitchen at 191% and 57%, respectively. With these figures, it is no surprise that in the context of health and home concerns, the U.S. population saw an increase in engagement on rodents (238%), bed bugs (147%) and mice (48%) from the previous month. 

Notably, engagement around the topic of opossums saw a staggering increase at 686%. There was also a stark increase in engagement on the topic of raccoons in California at 8,588%, mice in Pennsylvania at 6,923% and bats in Arizona at 1,100%. 

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

We were thrilled to see exterminator, or pest control technician, on U.S. News and World Report's Best Maintenance and Repair Jobs in 2022! Members, there has never been a better time to take advantage of your membership benefits! Learn more about what's included and how you can access them in the Workforce Toolkit.

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Membership in NPMA ensures that your voice is reflected in the public policy work NPMA does. Together, we speak as one industry to preserve access to key tools to manage pests and protect the public health. Your membership ensures that key policymakers understand the on the ground impacts of the policies they make. With Legislative Day just around the corner, we’re excited to fight for policies that protect our industry. Learn more by visiting the policy page here.

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Join us for the Eastern Conference, featuring not only a robust educational program but a world-class exhibit showcase with over 35 suppliers from across the pest management industry.  Mingle with colleagues as you explore the hall and learn about new and exciting products that will benefit your business.

Join the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) for an educational program that will provide both technical and business-related information to professionals who are involved in wildlife management or are considering offering this valuable add-on service.

The program at the Wildlife Expo combines training and education with networking opportunities and the chance to check out the newest technology and services in the Exhibit Hall. Whether you are a large company or a one-man shop, use this opportunity to grow this segment of your business by attending this unique meeting.

We Need You! Join NPMA in Washington, DC, March 12-14 for Legislative Day! This annual event is your opportunity to meet with legislators and Hill staff to share the vital role pest management plays in protecting public health, food, and property.
 
For the first time since 2020, in-person Hill visits are back on Tuesday, March 14.  Also returning is our two-day Kids’ Program on Sunday, March 12 through Monday, March 13.  You’ll also want to make sure to join us at our home office on Saturday, March 11 for our Open House as we celebrate NPMA’s 90th anniversary!

Veseris has announced Ken Bradley as the company’s new CEO. Mr. Bradley brings over 18 years of experience from his role at the RS Group, a leading distributor of electronic and electrical components.

“I am very much looking forward to diving into the Veseris organization, meeting and learning from each member of the team. My early focus will be on gaining a broad understanding of the business, its stakeholders, culture, and opportunities,” said Ken Bradley.

With Ken Bradley as CEO, customers, employees, and supplier partners can expect to see a focus on further enhancing the commercial capabilities of Veseris, while underpinning this with a high-performance culture that sets it apart.

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