National Pest Management Association

NPMA's PestVets Council has launched the PestVets Next Rank Fund, a new funding opportunity designed to support veterans working in the pest management industry as they advance their careers and grow their businesses. Applications are now open. The deadline is June 30, 2026. https://hubs.la/Q04lTMjz0

The Executive Leadership Forum concludes today with a meeting of the NPMA Board of Directors. We are pleased to present the 2026-2027 Executive Committee (from left to right). - Treasurer - Joel Nolasco  (NuBorn Pest Control) - President-Elect - Hon. Bob Dold (Rose Pest Solutions) - Chief Executive Officer - Dominique Stumpf (NPMA) - President - Mike Bullert (Big Time Pest Control) - Immediate Past President - Emily Thomas Kendrick (Arrow Exterminators) - Secretary - Julie Tesh-Clark (Pest Management Systems, Inc.)   Today's meeting began with the passing of the gavel from Emily Thomas Kendrick to Mike Bullert.

Strategic-level meetings are well underway at the Executive Leadership Forum, sponsored by BASF, for the National Pest Management Foundation, QualityPro and NPMA PRO, the Pest Management Foundation, and the Alliance. https://hubs.la/Q04lJJ_10

Last night during the Legacy Fund fundraiser, $50,945 was raised and matched by Gary W. Rollins Foundation. Altogether, $101,890 was raised to support applied pest management research — the science that directly impacts how industry professionals protect public health, food, and property. Be a part of the impact: https://hubs.la/Q04lKVbY0

Pest management professionals protect public health every day. NPMA protects them. Technical resources. Business tools. Advocacy. Training. Community. It's all waiting for you as an NPMA member. The Power to Protect starts here: https://hubs.la/Q04lKZNt0 #NPMA #PowerToProtect #PestManagement

See What's Planned for PestWorld 2026! Explore dozens of expert-led sessions across seven tracks, earn CEUs, and gain practical insights to help you grow professionally. Beyond the education, connect with peers at signature events like the Opening Ceremony, In the Mix, Main Stage presentations, and PestFest. These are the moments that make PestWorld more than a conference. https://hubs.la/Q04lK3ps0

Joining the lineup of scholarships offered by the Pest Management Foundation (PMF), the Tesh Family and Pest Management Systems, Inc. (PMi) have generously established the Tesh and PMi Family Education Foundation Scholarship. Established by William and Laurie Tesh, this new scholarship, along with the other PMF scholarships, will open starting October 1, 2026. https://hubs.la/Q04lCT_00

A record-breaking group of top leaders from within the structural pest industry are gathered in Savannah, GA at the Executive Leadership Forum to prepare for the coming leadership year and to ensure NPMA members and the industry are positioned for continued success. https://hubs.la/Q04lBC0G0

Keep your clients informed and build trust with clear communication. NPMA's customizable tri-fold brochures are a valuable tool for explaining pest biology, control methods, and treatment options – including for bed bugs. Add your logo and contact information for a personal touch. Also available in Spanish. Order at https://hubs.la/Q04ldF5D0 #BedBugAwarenessWeek

Go beyond the basics with the comprehensive Bed Bug Handbook. This resource, packed with 375 pages and 290 color photos, has the latest on biology, habits, control science, inspection, prevention, legal issues, and more. An essential resource for every pest management professional. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04ldNKv0 #BedBugAwarenessWeek #PestManagement