FAIRFAX, VA, October 1, 2025 - The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is excited to announce that the full program for the 2026 Eastern Conference is now available online. Scheduled for January 21–22, 2026, at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Eastern Conference offers pest management professionals two full days of education, networking, and industry innovation.
Packed with technical training, management sessions, and the latest research, this year’s program is designed to help attendees sharpen their skills and strengthen their businesses.
Program highlights include:
- House Mice in the Big City: Understanding Rodent Management in Urban Settings presented by Bobby Corrigan, PhD, RMC, Pest Management Consulting, Briarcliff Manor, NY, offering expert strategies for tackling rodent challenges in urban environments.
- School’s Out: IPM in Educational Facilities presented by Michael Thome, ACE, PHE, Rentokil Terminix, Wyomissing, PA, providing a practical look at pest management in schools with the potential to qualify for hard-to-get New Jersey recertification credits.
- Protecting Your People: Developing a Safety Program for Your Business presented by Craig Sansig, ACE, PHE, Viking Termite and Pest Control, Basking Ridge, NJ, delivering guidance on building safety programs that protect employees and strengthen businesses.
- Public Health Pests: Cockroaches and the Bacteria that Inhabit Them presented by Jose E. Pietri, PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, highlighting new research on the health risks posed by cockroaches.
- Rodenticides and You: The Latest Updates presented by Megan Striegel, National Pest Management Association, Fairfax, VA, delivering essential updates on one of the most critical topics in pest management in the eastern states.
- The State of the Pest Management Industry presented by Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers, Newton, NJ, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the pest management field.
Early-bird registration is open through December 12, 2025. Visit the full program to secure your spot and plan your experience.
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About the National Pest Management Association The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food, and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. For more information, visit www.NPMAPestWorld.org.
