Hear from our past attendees about why you should attend our industry's largest annual event, PestWorld!

The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program will award up to five scholarships, of up to $2,000 each, to outstanding students at accredited entomology programs at U.S. colleges or universities. In return, scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a letter explaining how the scholarship has helped them in their academic and research endeavors. The application deadline is April 30, 2023.

Our 2023 March/April issue of PestWorld magazine is now available!

Learn about how to find an ideal workforce, cultivate a positive company culture, and to get it right when it comes to employee termination by downloading this informative issue.

Over the next few weeks, NPMA staff will be meeting with Dr. Elissa Reaves (EPA’s Director of the Pesticide Re-evaluation Division) and Rod Snyder (EPA’s Agriculture Advisor) to continue discussions on the Agency’s Proposed Interim Decisions (PIDs) on Rodenticides. During our meetings, we will be highlighting the unique, state-by-state impacts that the PIDs would have on NPMA member companies.

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, Mr. 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

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March 8 is International Women’s Day and we’re proud to see the pest management industry participate. We strongly believe that sharing examples of successful women in pest management roles could inspire other women to join this changing industry and help close the gap in this male-dominated space. The 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity. We encourage those in the industry to participate and share on social media using #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #WomeninPestManagement and tag us!

The Impact Awards, sponsored by FieldRoutes, honor and celebrate exceptional women at all levels within the pest management industry, in any role, including management, technical/service, sales, or office staff. The deadline for nominations is March 8, 2023, and recipients will be recognized at the 2023 Women's Forum, May 9-11, 2023, in Charleston, SC.

Data shows a significant number of workers are looking to transition to new careers. In fact, a new study from Amazon and Workplace Intelligence found that nearly 75% of new workers are contemplating a career change in search of an employer who will invest in them. Given the job-seeking climate, now is the ideal time to capitalize on hiring opportunities. NPMA’s Workforce Development Program wants to help you bring new talent to the field of pest control. Our approach highlights the many advantages of working in the industry, including flexible schedules, good benefits and a healthy work-life balance. As an NPMA member, you can take advantage of one free job posting per year, with other posting packages and sponsorship opportunities available. We drive qualified jobseekers to our industry-exclusive job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com. Wouldn't it be great if they landed on your job posting? Learn more and get involved today at www.NPMAWorkforce.org.

Al Harris Pest Control of Sarasota, FL
EverGreen Lawn Landscape Maintenance, LLC of Watertown, CT
Osborne Pest Management, Ltd. of Colorado Springs, CO

Are you considering a major purchase, launching a new marketing campaign, or looking for help identifying a new bug? Tap into the wealth of knowledge of the NPMA membership by asking all of the members on the my.npmapestworld.org forum! The forum offers a great platform to share tips and tricks, provide candid feedback and learn from others who have asked the same questions you currently face.

Login and join the conversation today and share your expertise to help make the community as useful as possible! Questions on how to get started? Visit the FAQ page.

QualityPro Accreditation comes with access to online exams to improve your staff members' training and skill level, including QualityPro's Public Health certification exams.  All the national exams are found here.

The NPMA & QualityPro Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry.

Opening Session Highlight:

Measuring and Preventing Your Top Risks
Katie Sisterman, EcoLab, and Clay Williams, Alliant Insurance Services
Thursday, May 4
1:15 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.

We have great data on safety in the pest management industry. We'll let you know what the top risks for pest management companies are and what you can do to protect your people against them.

Inspire. Empower. Engage.

The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women and men throughout the pest management industry to create an inclusive environment for all members of their team. During this engaging program, participants will attend sessions on inspiring and impactful leadership, network during interactive workshops and breakout sessions, hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers, and celebrate women across the industry.

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