NPMA staff have continued meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill to discuss our legislative priorities. This past week NPMA met with the offices of Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2) and Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13). Staff also attended a Rep. Don Davis (D-NC-1) fundraiser where we discussed and emphasized the importance of the industry. Events like these are a great opportunity for NPMA staff to highlight the outstanding work that the pest management industry is doing to protect food, health, and property. 

Join your colleagues for an engaging experience at NPMA’s Eastern Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn recertification credits from an educational program featuring a mix of in-depth management sessions, interactive training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry. Highlights include technical sessions on spotted lantern flies, wood-destroying insects, rodents, and more, while key business sessions will tackle social media marketing, business development, staffing, and technology.

Applications are still being accepted for the ELP class of 2024! 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. The application deadline is November 17, 2023.

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 various pest topics. According to September results, the fall season kicked off with rats and hornets experiencing the highest increase in engagement out of any other core pests in the month at 1,089% and 192%, respectively. Following the release of the bi-annual Bug Barometer® forecast, it is noteworthy that in the context of health and home concerns, the U.S. population saw an increase in engagement on rats at 791% and mosquitoes at 59%.

Companies that invest in PPMA have access to monthly AI findings. To learn more about PPMA and its consumer research, contact Jim Fredericks jfredericks@pestworld.org. 

Pest Exit of Winchester, VA
All Pest – Pest Control Inc. of Riverton, UT
Cleveland’s Best Pest Control LLC of Cleveland, OH
Island Pest Management of East Islip, NY
Perfect Exterminating Co. of Wantagh, NY
Freedom Wildlife Solutions of Clayton, NC
Perfection Pest Management of Indianola, IA
URE Enterprises, LLC of Marshalltown, IA
Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control of Des Moines, IA
Get Goins Pest Control of Los Angeles, CA
Bioprotec Adhirajasa Nusantara of Jakarta Barat, ID

Have a human resources problem? Question? Crisis?!

Do you need to get some quick assistance with a problem or a particular employee situation? NPMA members can call, email, or text Seay Management Consultants to speak with one of their HR consultants free of charge regarding any employment issue that arises in your business.

Sandy Seay and his associates are very familiar with the pest management industry, having represented and advised pest management companies for nearly 50 years.

NPMA's exclusive job board features candidate profiles you can browse. This allows you to find and cultivate relationships with potential job seekers, so you have the groundwork set when you are ready to hire.

We know you're curious about QualityPro, and we have the answers to your questions. Join QualityPro Executive Director Allie Allen, BCE, and Board Chairperson Susan Hare of Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of SoCal for a chat on Tuesday, November 14th at 3:00PM Eastern—bring your coffee, bring your questions. This is your chance to learn all about what QualityPro has to offer you and your company, and how Thrasher has used the process and resources to grow.

Have you thought about diversifying your company's offerings? Extend your reach to a wider audience by incorporating wildlife management services into your business portfolio. The 2024 Wildlife Expo, hosted by NPMA and NWCOA, is an excellent opportunity for you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for effective wildlife control. Specifically designed for wildlife control professionals and those looking to enhance their understanding of wildlife, the Wildlife Expo is a carefully curated event that caters to your needs.

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