Looking to build your wildlife business? Join peers at the Wildlife Expo 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.

Featured Session:
Ready, Set, Grow: Scaling Your Wildlife Company to Your First $1 Million
Seth Garber, Founder, Pest Daily

Just as the weather shifts from one season to another, wildlife control owner/operators are also likely to find their business strategies changing and evolving as time goes by. That’s because their initial goals tend to be quite different from the goals of someone who’s been in business for a few years. However, in order to keep moving forward, it’s important to pay close attention to where you are on your business journey and be prepared to make adjustments as needed. During his presentation, Ready, Set Grow: The path to your first $1 million, industry expert Seth Garber will break down the key concepts you need to focus on to take your wildlife control business to the next level and provide practical advice you can start implementing immediately

NPMA staff have continued meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill, including members on and off the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. We started off our week by meeting with Sen. Deb Fisher’s (R-NE) office, who is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. During our meeting, we provided staff with background information on our pesticide preemption efforts to-date, and also socialized the importance of including state-level pesticide preemption in the 2023 Farm Bill. Throughout the week, NPMA staff attended swearing in receptions for many Members of Congress and Senators, including Rep. James Comer (R-CA-01), Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA). Finally, NPMA staff will be attending a listening session at the Pennsylvania Farm Show this weekend to support House Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA-15) as he discusses 2023 Farm Bill priorities. Also in attendance will be several Republican and Democrat members of the House Agriculture committee.

NEW: Senator Stabenow Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024

Washington DC is filled with history, museums, and exciting adventures! Join our group on Wednesday, March 22nd for a bus tour to explore the amazing monuments surrounding the National Mall and finish off the day with a stop at The Museum of Natural History, one of the most famous Smithsonian museums! As you cruise around DC you’ll be able to enjoy a boxed lunch as our guides gives you some history and fun facts about our nation’s Capital! Can’t get enough of DC?! Join us on Friday, March 24th for a morning at another one of DC’s famous landmarks before you head back home!

Keynote Speakers Just Announced!

Unite with us in DC for a program filled with exciting keynotes, panel presentations, and sessions covering the latest policy issues, industry data, and challenges facing the pest management industry, including workforce development.

Keynote Debate Featuring Mara Liasson and Jonah Goldberg

• Liasson is former White House correspondent for NPR, and known for the programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
• Goldberg is a popular syndicated columnist, former National Review Senior Editor, and best-selling author.

Wednesday Afternoon Keynote Speaker Major Garrett

• Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News.
• Host of two CBS News podcasts: The Takeout and The Debrief
• An author of four books, his most recent, Trump’s Wild Ride, was dubbed “an early draft of our current history” by The Washington Post

Thursday Morning Keynote Jeff Eggers

• Former Special Assistant to the President for National Security affairs for President Obama
• 20-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL with extensive operational and combat leadership experience
• Co-author of the national best-seller Leaders: Myth and Reality

Premiere Sponsor:

The Pest Management Foundation has named Dr. Michael Bentley as Executive Director, effective immediately. Dr. Bentley succeeds Dr. Jim Fredericks, who was recently named Executive Director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA). In addition to his new role with the Foundation, Dr. Bentley serves as the Director of Education and Training for NPMA. He is also a board-certified entomologist who holds a Ph.D. in urban entomology from the University of Florida.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Bentley join the Pest Management Foundation as our new executive director. His unique background combining years working with NPMA, leading his own scholarly research, as well as his direct experience in the pest management industry make him an ideal executive leader for the Foundation.” said Alfred “Alfie” Treleven, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and CEO of Sprague Pest Control, Inc. in Tacoma, WA.

If you're an NPMA member, you have access to NPMA's Workforce Toolkit along with a free job posting. Sign into your account to access these features.

Learn more here.

Nantahala Pest Control of Otto, NC
Branch Exterminating Company Inc. of Henderson, NC
Total Pest Solutions, Llc of Vancleave, MS
Maypest Llc of Waterloo, IL
Green Piper, Ltd. of Grand Prairie AB, Canada

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.

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.

The Eastern Conference is just a little over a week away, and this week is your last chance to participate in this exciting program, and the exhibit hall at a lower price. Pricing will increase if you register onsite.

28 February - 1 March, 2023
Dubai
United Arab Emirates 

PestWorld East is hosted by the National Pest Management Association along with Ecovar. This one-of-a-kind conference addresses pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

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 safety and risk analysis experts, and make sure they attend this valuable program. program.

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