The Professional Pest Management Alliance empowers consumers to be vigilant against bed bugs

FAIRFAX VA. — The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the consumer marketing and public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is leading the industry charge in observing Bed Bug Awareness Week, taking place June 2-8, 2024. Recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, this week is dedicated to informing consumers to stay alert against bed bugs, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer season.

“Summer is peak season for bed bugs, especially with travel plans and major events like the Paris Olympics, which could be as problematic for bed bugs as Fashion Week was last year,” said Jim Fredericks, executive director of PPMA. “Our goal is to educate the public about these persistent pests and encourage our industry peers to promote the importance of prevention and professional intervention when infestations arise.”

PPMA is calling on all pest control companies to join this week-long awareness initiative by focusing their social media content on bed bugs and using the hashtag #BedBugAwarenessWeek all week long. To further promote the campaign, an exclusive Bed Bug Awareness Week toolkit is available for Mainframe subscribers to download on PPMAMainframe.org. The toolkit includes a customizable press release, suggested social media content, logos, high-resolution photography and video, infographics and more.

For additional information about PPMA, its marketing programs, or how to get involved in supporting these essential consumer education programs, please visit http://www.NPMApestworld.org/PPMA.

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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 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 website, PestWorld.org, and social media channels as @PestWorld on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Pinterest and YouTube. For more information, please visit PPMAMainframe.org or NPMAPestWorld.org/PPMA.

About the National Pest Management Association

The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,500 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. For more information, visit PestWorld.org or follow @PestWorld on Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube.