NPMA Your Team & Tools: Your Fall Invader Game Plan
Fall brings a predictable surge in calls about spiders and other occasional invaders seeking indoor shelter. Turning this seasonal pattern into an opportunity starts with the right resources and knowledge. This month, NPMA spotlights tools to help you prepare.
For You & Your Team
- Sharpen your skills with the Spiders and Spider Management course. Identify dangerous species, learn effective control strategies, and earn credit toward NPMA Pro Certified recertification. $20 members, $40 non-members.
- Build your foundation with Introduction to Pest Groups (Revised), covering insect classification, biology, and important pest groups—perfect for new technicians or refresher training. $20 members, $40 non-members.
Your Tools & Resources
- Spider Identification Poster: Keep this high-resolution 24" x 36" poster handy during peak season for quick identification of common species, including those that pose bite risks.
- Occasional Invaders Poster: Identify crickets, millipedes, earwigs, boxelder bugs, and other fall wanderers your customers will call about.
- Members Only: NPMA Library Update on Widow Spiders: Distinguish between harmless and potentially dangerous species with confidence using this detailed technical bulletin.
- NPMA Field Guide PRO App: $8.99/year. Identify 200+ pest species in the field, including spiders and occasional invaders, with high-resolution photos and offline functionality.
- NPMA Field Guide to Structural Pests (2nd Edition): Your comprehensive binder reference for spider and occasional invader identification, featuring tabs, a built-in ruler, and detailed ID keys—perfect for service vehicles.
Access more NPMA spider and fall invader resources to stay ahead of seasonal service calls. NPMA's Your Team & Tools gives you a competitive edge. Ensure your NPMA email is current, so you receive the latest updates directly in your inbox.
