Thank you to all of the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees who attended our annual IPCA Fall Conference! We had a record-breaking turnout this year! We can't wait to see you all at our Spring Conference!
Register for the October Pest Academy Workshop
The Illinois Pest Control Association presents the October 2022 virtual workshop!This 3-hour training is led by Michelle Wiesbrook, Dr. Sarah Hughson, Maria Restrepo-Turner, and Travis Cleveland. This workshop covers the following topics: Appropriate PPE for Women in Pest Control and Proper Launering of Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing, Understanding and Targeting Insect Pests: From Cockroaches to Woodboring Beetles, and Pesticide Handling, Mixing, and Measuring.
The training will start at 8:00 am CDT, so be sure you are logged in a few minutes early.
Fox News 8 We all have encountered these absolutely annoying creatures, especially during late spring and summer time. But do these pests serve a purpose? Well, yes actually, and one you may not expect. Read more.
Spotted Lanternflies Are on the Most Wanted List
CNN
The spotted lanternfly is harmful to fruit crops – Pennsylvania state officials are using insecticide in an attempt to slow the spread of the invasive pest. Read more.
Business & Management
Legal Considerations When Hiring
PestWorld Magazine The hiring process is rife with legal challenges that employers must follow to ensure a fair process and to avoid potentially pricey claims. Learn more.
How To Succeed in Business If You Are an Introverted Leader
Lolly Daskal
Individuals who are quiet and sometimes even awkward in a crowd may not fit the usual mold of successful leadership, but they bring their own strengths. Learn more.
Member Center
Leverage Your Workforce Toolkit
NPMA member companies located in the U.S. and Canada receive one free 60-day job posting on the industry-exclusive job board. You can also access the Workforce Toolkit using your member credentials. Within the Toolkit, you will be able to easily download a variety of assets including sample job descriptions, customizable recruitment brochures, website badges, and more.
Call for Volunteers – Get Involved on a Committee
NPMA is committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse industry. Through our volunteer committees, we seek a broad range of voices to contribute to our organization’s strategic leadership and decision-making process. Consider applying to be a part of our volunteer committees. Get involved in your association and become an integral voice for this industry!
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Events
PestWorld 2022 is Approaching!
When you connect with other pest management professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your career, grow your business, and support your customers. PestWorld 2022 brings individuals from every facet of pest management together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn from the latest technical research, and form strong relationships.
Join us at PestWorld 2022 this October 11-14 in Boston, MA.
Formerly the Global Bed Bug Summit, Pests & Public Health brings together industry colleagues to share the latest research, best practices, and approaches to treating pests that are most detrimental to the public’s health. Protecting local communities and minimizing the impact of pests on health, food, and property is a critical service provided by pest management professionals.
Ensure you and your team have the most up-to-date industry knowledge and learn the latest research on ticks, bed bugs, mosquitos, and other pests.
Registration is Open for the 2023 Eastern Conference!
Join us for the 2023 Eastern Conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Eastern Conference features a mix of in-depth management sessions, interactive training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry.
