NPMA has announced the five individuals selected for the new Leader Launch program. Building on the success of the prestigious Executive Leadership Program, Leader Launch is designed to deepen the bench of NPMA’s potential association officers and leaders. First announced at PestWorld 2022, the program is an 18-month deep dive that will train a select group of individuals to develop an ongoing pipeline of diverse, qualified leaders for NPMA’s future.

The inaugural class of Leader Launch participants includes:

• Joel Nolasco, Managing Partner, NuBorn Pest Control, Mamaroneck, NY
• Billy Oleson, CEO, PestStop Pest Control, Tumwater, WA
• Emilio Polce, President and Owner, EcoChoice Termite and Pest Control, Bolton, CT
• Janet Preece, President, ZipZap Termite & Pest Control, Lawson, MO
• Julie Tesh Clark, Director of Marketing and Communication, Pest Management Systems, Inc. (PMi), Greensboro, NC.

Join friends and colleagues to celebrate the industry at the Pest Management Foundation Gala Dinner held in conjunction with PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to benefit the Foundation and its programs by raising funds at this very special event. Please save the date for this special gala reception and dinner in support of the programs it funds. Your $1,000 donation per plate will help the Foundation advance the pest management industry through education, research, and outreach.

NPMA is committed to ensuring participation and involvement that represents all industry stakeholders. Get involved in your industry association and contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA. Committee applications close March 31, 2023.

This week, NPMA staff attended the SFIREG meeting in Arlington, VA. SFIREG is an AAPCO group that is focused on increasing dialogue between state lead agencies and EPA. NPMA’s participation allows us to stay updated on these conversations, and also share industry’s perspective when appropriate. During the meeting, we heard updates from Michal Freedhoff (Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention), Ed Messina (Director of EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs), and numerous state regulators.

Important change regarding our 2023 Legislative Day: Earlier this month, the 2023 House Schedule was released, and Congress is unfortunately on recess during our previously announced program dates. The most important component of Legislative Day is bringing in nearly 400 constituents who advocate directly with their elected leaders on issues imperative to our industry. Therefore, in consultation with NPMA’s leadership, the decision was made to change the dates for Legislative Day to take place March 22-24, 2023, with the Hill day taking place on Thursday, March 23. We are extremely fortunate that we were able to quickly locate and confirm sufficient space for our event and will remain at the Capital Hilton again this year.

In the past 20+ years of hosting Legislative Day, NPMA has never had to adjust its schedule based on Congress being on recess. Coming off this year's mid-term elections, it’s vital that we forge relationships with new members of Congress while strengthening the existing ones we have developed over the years. The last time our industry had a chance to do in-person meetings on Capitol Hill was March of 2020. Three years later, we very much want to be in person and present for these important meetings instead of another year of virtual appointments. 

2023 is a Farm Bill reauthorization year. This giant piece of legislation takes place twice per decade and we need a strong showing of members to help us get pesticide preemption passed and push back against activists groups that want to limit the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). NPMA has found that our relationships are strongest with Hill offices that we’ve met with in person, and we hope to build upon those relationships through in-person member engagement.

Registration is now open and full details regarding this new schedule are available online.

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Bugsys Pest Control of Kanab, UT
PTM Pest Management, LLC of Rocky Point, NY 
Quality Control of Statesville, Inc. of Statesville, NC
Maxx Pest Control And Lawn Care of Dallas, NC
River Pest of New Bern, NC
Dr. Pest of Winnipeg MB, Canada

As a benefit of membership, NPMA members have access to discounted collection services from A.R.M. Solutions.

A.R.M. Solutions delivers cost effective and diplomatic programs to maximize recovery rates, retain valued customers, and lower the overall cost of collecting on past due accounts.

Are you looking for HR support for your pest management business? QualityPro can help! One of the many benefits of earning QualityPro accreditation is access to hiring forms. 

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.

Featured Session: Refining Your Ant IPM Program
Jody Gangloff-Kauffman, PhD, BCE, New York State IPM Program, Babylon, NY

Controlling ants can sometimes feel like pushing a boulder up an (ant)hill, as they can be some of the trickiest pests to manage. Every visit can feel like one step forward and two steps back with clients asking for call-back after call-back. Is there a better way to address ant infestations? Find out in this informative session that outlines integrated ant management (IPM) strategies that are sure to advance the ant management program for any company.

PestWorld East is hosted by NPMA along with Ecovar. This one-of-a-kind conference addresses pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Join us February 28 – March 1, 2023 in Dubai, UAE.

Registration and program information coming soon. Housing is now available.

The Wildlife Expo program has been submitted to all 50 states and parts of Canada.  All states are currently pending but visit our recertification page regularly for updates and see if your state has been approved.

The Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry.  Topics covered will include employee protection and worksite safety, safe driving, pesticide usage, and how to implement a safety program in your own organization. Increase quality and decrease risk within your business by attending this program.

Share this information with your organization’s safety experts and register today!

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