News & Events

Get together with the NCPMA online and in person. Our meetings, events and programs for the North Carolina pest management community are designed to help you stay current with information and developments in the pest control industry. 

2024 Pest Control Technician's School

**REGISTER HERE** Details: Jan. 22-25, 2024 Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center 4700 Emperor Blvd. Durham, NC 27703 PCT Links: CEU Requirements (COMING SOON) Exhibitor/SponsorshipRead more

United We Stand 2023

REGISTER HERE This is the must-attend industry event of the year designed exclusively for pest management company owners and managers. You will have the opportunity to learn from the best andRead more

NCPMA Announces Winners of 2022 Awards

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) today announced the winners of its 2022 awards. 

The winners were announced at the opening session of the 2023 NCPMA Pest Control...Read more

2022 Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for our 2022 Technician of the Year Awards and our 2022 Administrative Professional of the Year Award. Check the links below to learn more about each award and nominate a...Read more

2021 Awards Nominations Open

Nominations are open for NCPMA's prestigious industry awards! Help us recognize the individuals who regularly demonstrate outstanding service in the pest management industry of North Carolina...Read more

Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for our 2020 Technician of the Year Awards and our 2020 Administrative Professional of the Year Award. Check the links below to learn more about each award and nominate a...Read more

Hurricane Preparations

We are watching Hurricane Florence very closely and hope that all of our members stay safe during this coming storm. 

We hope that all of our members are taking precautions...Read more

Why NCPMA? The Benefits of Joining NCPMA

The latest addition to the NCPMA Video Series is live on our YouTube Channel. Hear currrent and past members of our board of directors talk about their experiences as members of the association...Read more

PCT School App Now Available!

The 2018 NCPMA PCT School app is now available for download!

We are excited to offer this option for our event attendees for the 2018 Pest Control Technician’s School for the first time....Read more

Fall Pests: Rodents

It’s finally starting to feel like fall in North Carolina! The weather is cooler, leaves are changing and football season is in full swing!

As the weather turns cooler, many people may...Read more

MyNCPMA is Live!

NCPMA Launches Online Member Portal

We are excited to announce the launch of MyNCPMA, an online hub for NCPMA members.

MyNCPMA is an online community for NCPMA...Read more

Fall Pests: Stink Bugs and Kudzu Bugs

As the weather turns cooler, you may start noticing some new guests in your homes. But these aren’t invited guests, they’re stink bugs and kudzu bugs.

Both pests originated in Asia and are...Read more

Fall Pests: Preventing Fire Ants

Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy our state’s fantastic weather. But as you walk, you may see mounds of red dirt near the cracks and edges of sidewalks.

Don’t touch! These are...Read more

2017 Fall Membership Meetings

The North Carolina Pest Management Association invites you to attend a Fall Membership Meeting in your area. Plan to meet with fellow pest control operators over dinner, while gaining valuable...Read more

How to Take the Bite Out of Summer

Summer may have started on June 21, but North Carolinians were already enjoying summer-like weather long before that.

If you’re like us, you’re loving being outside.

But, being...Read more

Celebrating the NCPMA Family

Guest Column by Dana McDuffie, NCPMA President

April is a busy time for us in pest management. It’s Spring which means our customers are calling as pests that have been dormant through...Read more

3 Signs That Your Home Has Termites

Spring is almost here, and it’s time to get your homes ready for warmer weather! Open the windows, start the spring cleaning…and check for termites.

Yes, checking for termites should be at...Read more

NCSU Student Awarded NCPMA Scholarship

The North Carolina Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) recently awarded a scholarship to Michael Fisher to assist in the continuation of his studies at...Read more

2016 Technician of the Year Awards

Congratulations to our 2016 Technician of the Year Winners!

At the 2017 PCT School in January, NCPMA Board Member John Adkins presented High Point’s Mike Fain (pictured right) with the...Read more

How to Prevent Spring Pests This Winter

Winter is the perfect time to prevent spring pests according to the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA). As the weather turns colder, NCPMA reminds North Carolinians to not give up...Read more

Pest 101: What is Overwintering?

Winter arrives on Dec. 21.  You may be dreaming of lazy days spent drinking hot cocoa by the fire.  But, you’re not alone!

Pests, just like humans, are searching for warm places...Read more

Top 5 Fall Pests

Guest Column by Chase Hazelwood, NCPMA Board Member

Fall has arrived! The air is cooler. The trees are starting to turn colors.

And creepy crawly pests are starting to emerge....Read more

Being a NCPMA Member

Our latest addition to the NCPMA Video Series is live!  

 

"Being a NCPMA Member" highlights all of the benefits of NCPMA membership.  

Hear from NCPMA leaders about what...Read more

5 Tips for an Itch-Free Summer

Summer starts June 20—one month from now! But, we are already seeing warm temperatures, flip flops and, of course, those pesky, itchy summer pests.

That’s right, it’s mosquito season....Read more

Preventing Bed Bugs 101

Good night. Sleep tight…

We’ve all heard the nursery rhyme, but did it ever really make sense?

Bed bugs were a distant memory for many people until just a few years ago. At one time...Read more

2015 Technician of the Year Awards

Congratulations to our 2015 Technician of the Year Winners!

At the 2016 PCT School in January, NCPMA Vice President Dana McDuffie presented High Point’s Jason Bryant (pictured left)...Read more

NCPMA’s Top 5 Summer Pests

With summer in full swing, the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) has released its list of top summer pests.

“Summer is a prime time for pests! But, if caught early, pest...Read more

NCPMA Launches Video Series

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) today launched a new video series designed to educate North Carolinians about pest management issues and association programs.  The first...Read more