NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel
NCPMA is proud to continue its long partnership with NC State University through the NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel. This unique program endowment, established in 2019, emerged when The NCPMA Board of Directors committed $50,000 in combination with a previous endowment fund created by NCPMA in 2002. These merged funds were used to establish the new urban entomology program endowment in honor of Dr. Waldvogel’s commitment to the pest management industry.
Since its launch in 2019, the Endowment has reached more than $400,000. The mission of the endowment is to support programs in the field of urban entomology at NC State which directly support and impact the pest management industry of North Carolina – that’s you!
It is a symbol of the continued partnership between NCPMA and NC State University, and a continued commitment of this association to support the field of urban entomology.
About Dr. Waldvogel:
The Endowment honors Dr. Mike Waldvogel, Ph.D. - the Associate Extension Professor & Specialist Emeritus in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Waldvogel (Dr. Mike as many called him) made sweeping and lasting contributions to the pest management industry in North Carolina. Dr. Waldvogel dedicated his career to urban entomology education and to serving the pest management industry through countless hours of hands-on training, field visits, and direct support. He regularly traveled across the state to support and advise, crawl houses and attics, and lent a helping hand wherever possible. He embodied leadership through service. Today he remains a valued resource for our industry as well as a trusted expert in his field.
How is it currently being used?
Currently the usable funds generated by the endowment are being used in support of the Structural Pest Extension, Research, & Training (SPERT) program under Dr. Christopher C Hayes – Extension Associate of Structural Pest Management. Dr. Hayes is leveraging these funds to support ongoing applied and field-focused research into pests of the greatest concern for our industry – bed bugs, ants, and termites. Additionally, these funds help support students and trainees working under Dr. Hayes. This helps to create a pipeline of top talent in the field of urban entomology, and for our industry.
How can you show your support today?
Bug Cup
Each year, NCPMA hosts a charity golf tournament known as the Bug Cup to raise funds to benefit the NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel at North Carolina State University. Keep an eye out for updates on this tournament, as it is always a hit, and tickets sell out quickly! Updates can be found here.
Give today!
The NC State Giving Portal is always open, and generous donations can always be made to strengthen the endowment and support our industry. To contribute today, visit this site.
