Formerly the Association Leadership Forum Retreat and SPAR Bootcamp, this two-day event starts on Thursday and brings together members to discuss how to effectively advocate for sound public policy at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, state association leaders will come together to learn best practices for engaging with members and hear from both experts and peers in maximizing the member experience.

Attics and crawlspaces can present some of the biggest dangers for pest management professionals. But what about the dangers that you can’t see? This Thursday, November 30, is your chance to learn what you need to know before your next inspection. Register today for the webinar, Zoonotic Disease Safety Awareness and Prevention for PCOs and WCOs Entering Attics and Crawlspaces, to be prepared!

This Giving Tuesday, make a meaningful impact by supporting the Pest Management Foundation whose mission and purpose is to advance the pest management industry through education, research, and outreach. Your generous contribution will help to fund student scholarships, industry research, and other initiatives the Foundation supports. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.

The application deadline is approaching! Have you applied? The Pest Management Foundation offers multiple scholarship opportunities for students as a part of their mission to support education, research, and outreach in urban entomology and structural pest management. All applications are due by November 30, 2023.

Mosquito Joe of Aurora-Yorkville of Carol Stream, IL
Jefferson Pest Control of Redding, CA
A1 Gestion Parasitaire, Inc. of Lac-Mégantic, QC
Pest Patrol W.L.L. of Manama, BH

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is leading the charge to help inform Americans of the threats pests pose to both health and home as well as the importance of working with a qualified pest control professional. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors and supporters of PPMA, the group shared their October media highlights which discussed the bed bug outbreak in France during Paris Fashion Week. As a result of PPMA’s efforts, the National Pest Management Association was included as an expert source in many mainstream pieces of coverage including TMZ, Good Morning America, CNBC, The Guardian, Forbes, The CUT, Complex, The Mirror, New York Post, The Sun, WNYW-TMZ, Aol.com, iNews.co.uk, Yahoo! News and The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

Does your company need a marketing boost that doesn’t break the budget? Consider using Mainframe, an online digital agency powered by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA). This exclusive subscription service enables companies to access comprehensive marketing materials to jumpstart or supplement existing marketing, public relations, social media, and advertising efforts.

If you struggle with attracting and keeping people in pest control service technician positions this program is for you! NPMA is an Approved SkillBridge Partner through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness of the U.S. Department of Defense and has created an NPMA member hiring program benefit for you!

The NPMA SkillBridge Program connects you to an exceptional workforce preparing for civilian employment immediately following their military service. Through this program, you provide active military service members with pest control service technician training while the Department of Defense continues to pay service members their military salary and benefits. After a service member successfully completes the program, you can offer employment to this service member when they separate from the military.

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.

At the 2024 Eastern Conference, discover a new era in rodent control in our featured session:

Follow the Science: The Big Changes in Rodent Control 2024
Thursday, January 18
Robert Corrigan, RMC Pest Management Consulting

There are big potential changes to rodent management coming down the line for the pest management industry. But with it comes the opportunity for the industry to rise to the challenge of those changes. In this imperative session, Dr. Corrigan will cover what you need to know to successfully manage these pests in a new era of rodent management.

Explore wildlife at the 2024 Wildlife Expo! This comprehensive training was designed for professionals in wildlife management or those interested in offering this valuable service to their customers. The program offers a blend of technical and business-related courses. Make sure to visit the Exhibit Hall, where you can network with colleagues in the wildlife management community and explore the latest products and services in pest and wildlife management.

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