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Guest Column by NCPMA President Dylan Morrison

NCPMA has been a big part of my life since I joined in 2014.

When I first began working in pest management in high school, I...Read more

Nominations are now open for our 2022 Technician of the Year Awards and our 2022 Administrative Professional of the Year Award. Check the links below to learn more about each award and nominate a...Read more

The North Carolina Pest Management Association recently donated $3,300 to the NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel as part of the university’s Day of Giving Campaign....Read more

Guest Post by John Adkins, 2020-2021 NCPMA President

Dear Members,

I think it's safe to say that this year has brought us new challenges that we never thought we...Read more

Nominations are now open for our 2020 Technician of the Year Awards and our 2020 Administrative Professional of the Year Award. Check the links below to learn more about each award and nominate a...Read more

NCPMA Members,

We hope everyone is staying safe as you prepare for Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of this storm. 

We know that many of...Read more

Join us for the 2019 Spring Workshops!

REGISTER TODAY online or through a...Read more

We are watching Hurricane Florence very closely and hope that all of our members stay safe during this coming storm. 

We hope that all of our members are taking precautions...Read more

Guest Column by Bruce Roberts, 2018-2019 NCPMA President

It’s a new year for NCPMA’s Board of Directors!

Today, I had the privilege of standing with my fellow board members as we...Read more

Congratulations to North Carolina’s Marie Horner, Scott Reasons and Billy Tesh who have been named to the 2018-2019 Board of Directors for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA)!

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Guest Column by Clint Miller, NCPMA Board Member

From March 18-20, I joined several of my fellow NCPMA board members and NCPMA members to participate in the annual...Read more

Congratulations to Mark Trexler (W-Phase) and Dan Morgan (P-Phase) for receiving the 2017 NCPMA Technician of the Year awards. Mark works at Peeler Environmental in Salisbury, and Dan works...Read more

The latest addition to the NCPMA Video Series is live on our YouTube Channel. Hear currrent and past members of our board of directors talk about their experiences as members of the association...Read more

The 2018 NCPMA PCT School app is now available for download!

We are excited to offer this option for our event attendees for the 2018 Pest Control Technician’s School for the first time....Read more

NCPMA Urges Companies to Check with Tax Professionals

Some, but not all, pest control services may now be subject to the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax....Read more

NCPMA Launches Online Member Portal

We are excited to announce the launch of MyNCPMA, an online hub for NCPMA members.

MyNCPMA is an online community for NCPMA...Read more

Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy our state’s fantastic weather. But as you walk, you may see mounds of red dirt near the cracks and edges of sidewalks.

Don’t touch! These are...Read more

Guest Post by Donnie Shelton, NCPMA President

We are starting an exciting chapter for NCPMA.

On July 27, I stood with my fellow board members as we kicked off our new terms as the...Read more

The Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and people are ready to get out of town!

But, you don’t want that weekend getaway to turn into a bed bug infestation.

Whether you’re heading...Read more

We are excited to announce that Gov. Roy Cooper has declared April 2017 as National Pest Management Month in North Carolina! To view the proclamation, click here to visit the...Read more

Spring is almost here, and it’s time to get your homes ready for warmer weather! Open the windows, start the spring cleaning…and check for termites.

Yes, checking for termites should be at...Read more

The North Carolina Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) recently awarded a scholarship to Michael Fisher to assist in the continuation of his studies at...Read more

Winter arrives on Dec. 21.  You may be dreaming of lazy days spent drinking hot cocoa by the fire.  But, you’re not alone!

Pests, just like humans, are searching for warm places...Read more

Guest Column by Clint Miller, NCPMA Board Member 

We’re in the last few weeks of summer. 

People are taking vacations. Kids, teachers and parents have headed back to...Read more

Our latest addition to the NCPMA Video Series is live!  

"Being a NCPMA Member" highlights all of the benefits of NCPMA membership.  

Hear from NCPMA leaders about what...Read more

Good night. Sleep tight…

We’ve all heard the nursery rhyme, but did it ever really make sense?

Bed bugs were a distant memory for many people until just a few years ago. At one time...Read more

For the fourth consecutive year, the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) will offer the NCPMA PestLine, a free electronic hotline that allows consumers to receive answers to...Read more

Congratulations to our 2015 Technician of the Year Winners!

At the 2016 PCT School in January, NCPMA Vice President Dana McDuffie presented High Point’s Jason Bryant (pictured left)...Read more

North Carolina has seen weeks of record rainfall this season and more is expected due to the strong El Niño that is predicted for this winter.  This increased rainfall can lead to costly...Read more