Last week, NPMA checked in with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s (D-MI) committee staff, during which we launched our new What They Are Saying (PDF) leave-behind and continued a productive conversation about the inclusion of state-level preemption language in the upcoming Farm Bill. During this meeting, we discussed the current status of the Farm Bill and were instructed by committee staff to work on building support for a 2024 passage of the bill. This instruction is well-timed with NPMA’s Legislative Day coming up in a few short weeks. During Legislative Day, NPMA members should be sure to highlight the urgency of passing pesticide preemption this year to avoid looming state-level preemption rollbacks.

The March/April 2024 issue of PestWorld magazine is now available. In this edition, learn how to strengthen your company through top-notch culture and leadership. Feature articles include topics on boosting employee engagement, company-wide leadership development, and team building.

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and NPMA is 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.

We encourage those in the industry to participate and share on social media using #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomeninPestManagement and tagging NPMA.

March 3 – 9, 2024 is Termite Awareness Week! Created by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, and recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, this annual observance is the perfect time for pest control companies to arm homeowners with the knowledge that can help them prevent costly termite damage. Pest control companies interested in joining PPMA in recognizing this observance should use #TermiteAwarenessWeek on all social media channels when sharing content about this pest and are encouraged to share content posted on @PestWorld’s social platforms. Mainframe subscribers can download this exclusive toolkit of turnkey materials to utilize in their own publicity efforts leading up to and during this special observance.

If you’re interested in learning more about Mainframe, a digital marketing resource powered by PPMA, contact Jim Fredericks at jfredericks@pestworld.org to schedule a free walkthrough of this must-have subscription service. 

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The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) announced changes to its Executive Committee. Long-standing Vice Chairman, John Wilson will conclude his service March 11, 2024, after his final board meeting at the National Pest Management Association’s Legislative Day conference. Wilson, representing Rollins, Inc., is a respected leader in the industry and champion for supporting PPMA’s mission of promoting, protecting and defending the professional pest control industry. He was first appointed to the PPMA board in 2010. 

Rollins, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Gahlhoff has been selected by the PPMA Appointment committee to serve on the PPMA Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and member of the Executive Committee. Gahlhoff brings a wealth of experience as he’s led Rollins’ growth initiatives in various roles and capacities since first joining the company in 2008.

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

With hiring season in full swing, getting your new employees up to speed with the industry is likely at the top of your mind. NPMA’s New Hire Training for Service Technicians is an online course designed to fast-track those new hires with everything they need to know about their new position. This 6-hour training covers integrated pest management, federal laws, product labels, pesticides, important pest groups, basic pest control equipment, and safety. 

QualityPro sets the standards of excellence for professional pest management companies and their employees through education, training, and certification, providing consumers protection and confidence when selecting a nationally accredited company. Earn your credentials and become QualityPro accredited!

This annual event puts you face-to-face with policymakers and legislators. Be a driving force in influencing the decisions that impact our industry. Your insights matter, and this is the platform to ensure they are heard. Gather with like-minded professionals and industry experts in advocating the indispensable role pest management plays in public health, food safety, and property protection. Program highlights include Board and Committee Meetings, Monday keynote debate featuring political analysts Mo Elleithee and Chris Stirewalt, Monday afternoon keynote featuring presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Tuesday morning keynote featuring senior columnist, Matt Lewis, and in-person Hill visits.

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Join us for the Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit, presented by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA), and the Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managers Associations (FAOPMA).

The Summit brings together pest management professionals, public health officials, food safety specialists, researchers, and more to share the latest advances in public health and food safety protection, best practices, and cutting-edge strategies for controlling pests that contaminate food and threaten public health. This event is dedicated to advancing the crucial mission of increasing food safety and reducing pest-borne disease through top-level training and networking with industry experts.

The Women's Forum provides a platform for both women and men within the pest management industry to establish an inclusive environment for all team members. This program features sessions covering company culture, employee engagement, career pathing and breakout sessions catered to specific job roles. Participants will leave this conference feeling inspired, energized, and equipped to bring valuable insights back to their teams.

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Join us for the inaugural Workforce Summit, whether you're an HR professional, hiring manager, business owner/operator, or an industry executive with a passion for nurturing talent, this summit is a must-attend event. Program highlights include discussions driving the conversation on creating a skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce, networking opportunities where attendees can connect with professionals, industry executives, and like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about nurturing talent, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access of two industry leaders.

Blasingame Pest Management, Inc. announced the passing of William E. “Bill” Blasingame, Sr., on February 25, 2024. Bill was an icon of the pest management industry, having served the industry in various leadership capacities for 74 years, including a term as President of NPMA in 1972-73. We share our condolences with Bill’s family, friends, and colleagues.

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