The 2023 July/August issue of PestWorld Magazine is now available!

Learn about the latest technology and tricks in customer management, how to avoid billing issues in a time of price increases, community outreach, and maintaining customer service expectations with a reduced workforce by downloading our latest issue!

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NPMA has hit a landmark and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. As part of our ongoing celebration, we want to hear from you and your memories and stories as member of NPMA. Plus, what do you think the future holds for the pest management industry? Give us your predictions and you may find both your look back and look forward featured in an upcoming issue of PestWorld magazine.

The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program has announced the recipients of its 2022-2023 Student Scholarships. These scholarships were awarded to five outstanding students at accredited entomology programs at U.S. colleges or universities in the amount of $2,000 each. Congratulations to Madison Gits from the University of Florida, Christopher Hayes from North Carolina State University, Jun-Yin Lum from the University of California Riverside, Simona Principato from the University of Kentucky, and Jin-Jia Yu from Rutgers University! Learn more about the recipients.

Make sure you get your nominations in for the NPMA Gives Award! This award recognizes NPMA member companies that have demonstrated leadership through their dedication and contribution to the good of the community. As part of its mission, the Leadership Networking Community is committed to honoring those companies that have made a real contribution to their community. The deadline for nominations is June 30.

Last week, NPMA staff attended the Pest Control Operators of California’s Expo 2023 in Monterey, CA. During the Expo’s "Industry Meeting of the Minds” panel, NPMA staff provided updates on our state-level preemption efforts, in addition to our work responding to EPA’s Proposed Interim Decisions on Rodenticides. Panelists included Sophia (Cornejo) Azar, Executive Officer, California Structural Pest Control Board; Dominic Dimare, Partner, Arc Strategies; and J.D. Darr, Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, National Pest Management Association. The panel was moderated by Mike Bullert, President & CEO, Big Time Pest Control.

We will not be publishing an ePestWorld issue on July 4th.

On behalf of NPMA, we wish everyone in the U.S. a happy Independence Day!

PestWorld 2023 unites pest management professionals from all corners of the globe, representing diverse backgrounds within the industry. Join us and exchange knowledge, gain fresh insights into emerging business trends, stay abreast of the latest technical research, and foster enduring relationships within the community.

Submit your nominations for NPMA’s Emerging Leaders Award! This Award recognizes rising stars, who have already made significant contributions to the Association and/or to the pest management profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service. The deadline for nominations is June 30.

Sponsored by

NPMA members receive one free job posting on pestcontroljobs.com. Access the Workforce Toolkit at NPMAWorkforce.org for a variety of helpful tools.

Orlando Baking Company of Cleveland, OH
Trux Pest Control of Clayton, NC
Budget Pest Control Inc of Chicago, IL
Iowa State University Pesticide Safety Program of Ames, IA
A Bug’S Life Pest Managment Inc of Naples, FL
Ruva Pest Control of Manchester, CT

 NPMA is hard at work connecting you with potential employees through targeted programming, dedicated awareness campaigns and recruitment and retention tools and resources.

Your membership with NPMA provides you one FREE job posting each year.

• Find the new talent your company needs on PestControlJobs.com

NPMA is actively connecting with organizations who serve qualified potential hires to widen the pipeline of talent and bring them directly to you. Ask us about our expanding Veteran’s and student hiring programs and how you can get involved.

• Find customizable templates, guides, and recruitment materials to support your organizations talent development on npmaworkforce.org

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. Learn more here!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 18th, as the Duel in the Desert Tournament kicks off with a shotgun start at 7:30 am. Held alongside, NPMA’s Academy, the event will be held at the prestigious Kierland Golf Club, promising a memorable day of golfing excitement. By participating, you will make a valuable contribution to NPMA's Industry Issues Fund (IIF) which relies on the generosity of donors to secure access to influential Congressional offices and members. This allows NPMA to engage in essential discussions regarding the significance of our industry, highlighting the critical role each of our member companies plays within their respective constituencies.

Technical Session Highlight
How to Build a Better Rodent Control Program
Judy Black, Rollins, Inc.
10:45 AM — 11:45 AM

Elevate your knowledge on controlling rodents with this overview of a critical part of any pest control company. Are "sustainable” rodent programs possible? This session will keep you up to date with control strategies as well as recent rodenticide regulations that could impact structural pest control.

The Salino Scholarship Committee, under the direction of the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association (PPMA) board of directors, is awarding nearly $10,000 in scholarship funding to six high school students planning to attend college during the 2023-24 academic year. Each student is sponsored by a PPMA member company. "The Salino Memorial Scholarship gives us the opportunity to carry on Joe Salino’s legacy,” says PPMA President Jeff King.

The following students will receive a financial award to help fund their college education in 2023-24 (sponsors in parentheses):

• Jaden Colwell, Wallenpaupack Area High School - Springfield College (Colwell Termite & Pest Control, Wyoming, Pa.)
• Kaley Williams, Canton Jr/Sr High School - Bloomsburg University (County Pest Control, Canton, Pa.)
• Caitlyn Bowen, Daniel Boone High School and Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Alvernia University (Hyres Pest Control Inc., Douglassville, Pa.)
• Jared Byer, Harry S. Truman High School and Bucks County Community College, Penn State Abington (Terminix, Levittown, Pa.)
• Camryn Gore, Thomas Jefferson High School, Slippery Rock University (Rentokil Terminix, Wyomissing, Pa.)
• Daniel Rauch, Moon Area High School, Edinboro University (Grill Pest Control, Verona, Pa.)

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