FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared March 15-21 as Termite Awareness Week to help educate consumers about termites and to help ensure their homes don’t become bait for these saw-toothed pests. “Termites cause costly property damage to the tune of $5 billion a year, and what’s worse, the damage typically isn’t covered […]
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
How I Got Here: Billy Tesh
Billy Tesh, Owner, Pest Management Systems Inc. (PMi), Greensboro, N.C. EDUCATION Class of 1977 Smith High School Greensboro, N.C. Class of 1979...
Stein retires from Crane Pest Control
SAN FRANCISCO—After 54 years at Crane Pest Control, industry statesman Harold “Hal” Stein, 83, decided it was time to retire....
The road to Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON—The run-up to the run up Capitol Hill is underway as the industry prepares for the National Pest Management Association...
Harrington, NPMA part ways
FAIRFAX, VA—Gene Harrington has left his position as vice president of government affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to accept...
Off the Cuff: Legislative Day Means Making a Difference
Pest management is a profession that’s profoundly affected by local, state and national legislation, as well as regulation. Some are...
NPMA-certified companies for February 2015
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released a list of the newest member companies for the association’s...
NPMA lists Top 4 strangest pest mating rituals
FAIRFAX, VA—The most romantic day of the year is almost here! What passes for love in the wacky world of...
Callback Cures: Re-Evaluating Termite Treatment Do-Overs
When it comes to callbacks, few pests raise as much concern as termites. The advent of modern treatment technologies has...
Horner joins Arrow Exterminators
ATLANTA—Marie Horner, ACE, has joined Arrow Exterminators as regional vice president of operations for its North Carolina market. Horner joins...
NPMA seeks input for Veterans Group
FAIRFAX, VA—As PMP first reported Jan. 7, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has formed a Veterans Group. The mission...
Majority Leader McCarthy to speak at NPMA Legislative Day
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced that House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy — the second House’s highest-ranking member — will...
PWIPM accepting nominations for 2015 grant
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), is now accepting nominations for...
PestWorld for Kids unveils interactive game section
FAIRFAX, VA—The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association...
NPMA issues calls for speakers for 2015 PestWorld
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is looking for your help to identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for...
Off the Cuff: Onward and Upward in 2015
We at Pest Management Professional (PMP) have experienced significant growth the past several years, and we have you to thank...