Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
In 1950, pest management professionals from across the state gathered for the first ever Pest Control Technicians’ School.
Now 62 years later, we are still gathering for this annual event in Raleigh. And it’s grown into one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the nation.
Today convened the 2012 Pest Control Technicians’ (PCT) School, which [...]
Monday, December 19th, 2011
The holidays bring lots of travel, which can increase the spread of bed bugs.
People may not realize that hotels, rental properties or even dorms can be infested with bed bugs. Some simple actions can help decrease the chance of bringing bed bugs home after being away.
But bed bugs can be prevented with a few simple [...]
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
This month’s Meet the Board features Doug Mills with MGK. Doug is a new board member for NCPMA who joined the board of directors in July 2011.
What led you to pursue a career in pest management?
I grew up on a farm and got a degree in agriculture with a minor in entomology. I have [...]
Friday, November 18th, 2011
It’s a time of year for giving thanks.
Very often, we don’t realize how thankful we are for the pests in our area. But there are some pests that bring very big benefits that often go unnoticed.
The Top 5 Pests to Be Thankful For:
Ladybugs: Ladybugs may seem like a nuisance this time of year but they [...]
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
This month we feature Al Fogleman of Sawyer Exterminating in Burlington. Al serves as our Regional Vice President for Region 2.
What led you to pursue a career in pest management?
After a 21-year career in retail management, I found this to be the perfect opportunity to serve customers and employees to the best of my ability.
Why [...]
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
It’s the time of year for ghost, goblins and jack-o-lanterns.
But for those in the pest management industry, it’s the time of year when pests start making their way indoors to escape the chilly temperatures outside.
Pest management companies receive many calls this time of year when people start noticing spiders and other pests like lady bugs, [...]
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
This month we feature new board member David Shumate of HomeTeam Pest Defense in Greensboro, N.C. David is a Presidential Appointee to the NCPMA board and is serving his first term on the board of directors.
What led you to pursue a career in pest management?
I was recruiting for HomeTeam Pest Defense and found the company [...]
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
By Eleanor Spicer Rice
Graduate Research Assistant, North Carolina State University
There’s a new ant in town, and it comes with a stinger. The Asian needle ant, native to the Japan and China region, is making an appearance in forests, homes, office parks, schools and zoos across the East Coast.
This medium-sized ant is long, thin and black, [...]
Friday, August 26th, 2011
This month’s Meet the Board features the 2011-2012 NCPMA Vice President Mitch Taylor of Capital Pest Services in Raleigh.
What led you to pursue a career in pest management?
I was always involved in the industry on some level as I am a second generation pmp. I am able to apply my business degree, so it has [...]
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
NCPMA Members,
Each summer we convene for the Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference, a gathering that includes members of pest management associations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. At the conference, we are able to learn about the latest in pest management techniques and new pest issues and get the opportunity to meet with our colleagues from [...]
