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Stay up to date with recent events, essential information, and the latest community news on pest control in North Carolina.
Stay up to date with recent events, essential information, and the latest community news on pest control in North Carolina.
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
A lot has changed since I joined the pest management industry in 1987, but one thing has always been constant...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
Nominations are open for NCPMA's prestigious industry awards! Help us recognize the individuals who regularly demonstrate outstanding service in the pest management industry of North Carolina...Read more
Dear Members,
I think it's safe to say that this year has brought us new challenges that we never thought we...Read more
We are excited that Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as National Pest Management Month in the state of North Carolina.
To view the proclamation,...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
We are excited to again offer the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) prep course and exam at the 2020 Pest Control Technician's (PCT) School...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
Today we started a new year for the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA).
The new Board...Read more
Our 2019 PCT School will offer something that we’ve never seen before at our previous schools.
For the first time, we’ll offer the NCSU Hands-On Spray School and Live Learning Course. This...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
Dates for the 2018 Fall Regional Membership Meetings have been announced. Check our NCPMA Calendar to find one in your area.
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
Mark your calendars for the 2018 United We Stand Conference.
United We Stand, Together We Grow is NCPMA...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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Thanks to the cold weather we’ve had recently, it’s hard to believe that Spring just started. But it’s here, and it’s time to start preparing your home and yard to keep pests at bay.
Spring...Read more
From March 18-20, I joined several of my fellow NCPMA board members and NCPMA members to participate in the annual...Read more
The North Carolina Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) recently awarded a scholarship to Jamora Hamilton to assist in the continuation of her studies at...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
Time to clean out your closets to help your neighbors!
The NC Professional Women in Pest Management Committee will be sponsoring a coat drive throughout the PCT School. So, bring your old...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
‘Tis the season!
Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone. Now families statewide are...Read more
Some, but not all, pest control services may now be subject to the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax....Read more
It’s finally starting to feel like fall in North Carolina! The weather is cooler, leaves are changing and football season is in full swing!
As the weather turns cooler, many people may...Read more
We are excited to announce the launch of MyNCPMA, an online hub for NCPMA members.
MyNCPMA is an online community for NCPMA...Read more
As the weather turns cooler, you may start noticing some new guests in your homes. But these aren’t invited guests, they’re stink bugs and kudzu bugs.
Both pests originated in Asia and are...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
The North Carolina Pest Management Association invites you to attend a Fall Membership Meeting in your area. Plan to meet with fellow pest control operators over dinner, while gaining valuable...Read more
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
Summer may have started on June 21, but North Carolinians were already enjoying summer-like weather long before that.
If you’re like us, you’re loving being outside.
But, being...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
April is a busy time for us in pest management. It’s Spring which means our customers are calling as pests that have been dormant through...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
April is here! It’s Pest Management Month and the start of our NCPMA PestLine!
We are so excited to once again offer the NCPMA PestLine for consumers. For five years, we have offered this...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
Congratulations to our 2016 Technician of the Year Winners!
At the 2017 PCT School in January, NCPMA Board Member John Adkins presented High Point’s Mike Fain (pictured right) with the...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
Fall has arrived! The air is cooler. The trees are starting to turn colors.
And creepy crawly pests are starting to emerge....Read more
We’re in the last few weeks of summer.
People are taking vacations. Kids, teachers and parents have headed back to...Read more
The 2016 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference kicks off today in Wrightsville Beach! We are excited to be back in North Carolina for this awesome event.
Throughout the conference...Read more
"Being a NCPMA Member" highlights all of the benefits of NCPMA membership.
Hear from NCPMA leaders about what...Read more
Summer starts June 20—one month from now! But, we are already seeing warm temperatures, flip flops and, of course, those pesky, itchy summer pests.
That’s right, it’s mosquito season....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
We are excited to announce that Gov. Pat McCrory has proclaimed April as Pest Management Month in North Carolina again! To...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
It's National Termite Awareness Week!
It's a great time of year to get your annual termite inspection complete. Termites can cause costly damage to your home's structure without you even...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
Spiders aren’t just for Halloween decorations. The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA), today reminded North Carolinians to begin winter-proofing their homes against pests,...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
With summer in full swing, the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) has released its list of top summer pests.
“Summer is a prime time for pests! But, if caught early, pest...Read more
The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) today launched a new video series designed to educate North Carolinians about pest management issues and association programs. The first...Read more