The Professional Pest Management Alliance propels the pest control industry forward with year-round initiatives and the dedication of investor companies

FAIRFAX, VA (November 21, 2024) — The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the leading consumer marketing and public outreach organization whose mission it is to grow and protect the professional pest control industry, today announced 13 companies have been added to its investor network. These new companies pledge to support PPMA’s vital consumer awareness programming that aims to educate the public on the health and property threats posed by pests.

“Growing the pest control industry wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our investor network,” said PPMA Executive Director Jim Fredericks. “PPMA’s programming is funded 100 percent through voluntary investments from pest control companies, the supplier community and friends of the industry. We’re grateful they recognize how critical PPMA’s work is to bolster their business and the industry overall, as we make consumers aware of the importance of working with qualified pest control professionals. When we work together, we can expand our reach and take the industry to new heights.”

Since October, PPMA welcomed six new Guardian investors including Deans Services in Leesburg, FL; Ecolab in St Paul, MN; Hawx Pest Control in Ogden UT; Terminix Service Company in New Orleans, LA; Total Pest Control in Plantsville, CT; and World Class Pest Control in Royal Oak, MI. These companies generously invest 1/10th of one percent of their company’s annual revenues each year.

PPMA also welcomed several new Contributor and Supplier investors since last month: FL Termite & Pest Experts, Invicta Pest Defense, Modern Exterminating Company, SC, Masters Termite & Pest Control, Myles Pest Services, Northeast Exterminating of Starksville, Miss., and Voziq IQ.

By joining PPMA, these pest control companies are showing their support of the organization’s efforts to elevate the industry through educational programming inclusive of consumer and commercial media relations, award-winning public service announcements, digital advertising campaigns, social media efforts and more.

PPMA investors also gain access to Mainframe, an online digital marketing agency exclusive to investors. Mainframe hosts a library of comprehensive, ready-made, professional marketing materials updated monthly and reviewed for accuracy by a team of experts, such as social media posts and press release templates. Companies also benefit from an enhanced listing on PestWorld.org’s Find a Pro locator.

For more information on PPMA and how to level up your marketing program with Mainframe, contact Fredericks directly at jfredericks@pestworld.org.

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About the Professional Pest Management Alliance

The PPMA was founded in 1997 to grow, promote and defend the pest management industry. For more than 25 years, PPMA has served as the voice of the industry and continues to proactively provide the public with information and education on the value of professional pest management through its consumer media relations, public service announcement, advertising and online communications programs it conducts on behalf of the National Pest Management Association. It actively manages the consumer websites, PestWorld.org and PestWorldForKids.org, and social media channels as @PestWorld on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. For more information, please visit PPMAMainframe.org or NPMAPestWorld.org/PPMA.

About the National Pest Management Association

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization with nearly 5,000 members from around the world, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. This commitment is reflected both in the continuing education of pest management professionals and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses. For more information, please visit NPMAPestWorld.org.