proactive wood and moisture control
Non-Chemical Bed Bug Management
Bed bugs are difficult pests requiring labor-intensive management. Research evaluated non-chemical control strategies in New Jersey apartments with histories of infestation. Non-chemical methods alone eliminated bed bugs in 36% of units, while adding silica dust increased effectiveness to 40%. Successful management relies on effective client communication and cooperation.
PestWorld 2025
At PestWorld 2025 pest management professionals converge to exchange expertise, gain insights into business dynamics, stay updated on cutting-edge research, and foster enduring relationships within the field. Who Attends? Owners and managers of pest control companies from around the globe.
Crafty Ants, Tackling Termites, and Mosquito Control
In the August 2024, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses new research on ways fire ants can avoid exposure to pesticide treatments, methods of protecting historic structures from subterranean termites, and carnivorous organisms that eat mosquito larvae. Read more about the research here.
Daniel J. and Robert E. Klein Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior entering college or trade school each year.
Joe Thomas Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in any field at the University of Tennessee.
Pest Management Foundation Scholarships
The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program will award up to five scholarships of up to $2,000 each, to outstanding students at accredited entomology programs at U.S. colleges or universities.