April is recognized as National Pest Management Month, and has been observed by the industry for more than 40 years. The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), takes the month of April to encourage and educate homeowners and businesses about the essential role […]
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
Customer dos and dont’s during the coronavirus pandemic
The Professional Pest Management Alliance offers advice to help PMPs better communicate with customers with a new tip sheet of...
NPMA ‘Bug Barometer’ predicts a pest-filled spring
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has issued its spring/summer 2020 "Bug Barometer" semi-annual report which projects regional pest pressures.
Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented
Pest control was deemed an essential service, before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 1940s, in the midst of World War...
NPMA to host second COVID-19 webinar March 31
The NPMA is offering a free webinar for members and non-members alike on Tuesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to...
Cool school: Pest Management Canada recap
Andy Linares, Bug Off Pest Control, gives a first-hand account of the annual Pest Management Canada meeting from March 11-13...
New legislation passes related to COVID-19
The National Pest Management Association reports that the industry has been deemed essential, and breaks down relevant changes to FMLA...
How to communicate with customers about COVID-19
Pest management companies have been launching new service offerings and posting statements to serve their customers and help protect public...
How PMPs handle coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns
As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide climb, pest control companies in the U.S. are putting plans in place...
NPMA to host International PWIPM Leadership Forum
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is hosting the International Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Leadership Forum.
Live from Legislative Day 2020
PMPs from across the country visited Washington, D.C., for Legislative Day to meet with state representatives and advocate for the...
PWIPM of Alabama raises funds, awareness
The Professional Women in Pest Management of Alabama spread awareness and raised funds at the Alabama Pest Control Association Winter...
Educate customers during Termite Awareness Week 2020
The Professional Pest Management Alliance encourages pest management professionals to celebrate Termite Awareness Week, March 8-14.
PWIPM offers local network grants
The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Council has offered local networks grants of up to $500 to help support...
Advocate for your industry at Legislative Day 2020
Ashley Amidon shares why PMPs should join the National Pest Management Association in Washington, D.C. on March 8-10 for Legislative...
New WOTUS rule released
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new Waters of the United States...