A Future-Ready Industry Led by NPMA

NPMA is committed to ensuring that the pest management industry remains strong, sustainable, and future-ready. This isn’t about catching up or favoring one person over another, it’s about leading the way with innovation, professionalism, and inclusivity by investing in leadership development, workforce expansion, and professional growth.   

Through professional credentials like NPMA PRO Certified, workforce development partnerships, and dedicated industry interest groups, NPMA is equipping professionals with the tools they need to lead, innovate, and elevate the perception of pest management as a critical and highly skilled profession. At the heart of this commitment is NPMA’s focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)—ensuring that opportunities in pest management are available to all, leadership is diverse, and customer service is inclusive.   

NPMA Develops Leaders   

Leadership is the driving force behind a thriving industry. NPMA is committed to fostering leadership at all levels, ensuring that pest management professionals are not just trained workers but respected experts and decision-makers.   

One of NPMA’s key initiatives, NPMA PRO Certified, provides structured professional development and continuing education opportunities, helping individuals sharpen their skills, advance in their careers, and elevate industry standards.   

NPMA also supports a range of interest groups designed to foster leadership, mentorship, and networking while promoting diverse perspectives and inclusion:   

  • PestVets – Supporting veterans transitioning into careers in pest management.
  • Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) – Empowering and advancing women in the industry.   
  • LNC – Connecting emerging professionals to leadership opportunities.   
  • Communities + Diversity Council – Promoting an inclusive industry for all professionals.   

Expanding the Workforce Through Strategic Partnerships   

The future of pest management depends on a strong, skilled, and diverse workforce. NPMA is actively building partnerships with national and local workforce development organizations to attract top talent and promote careers in pest management.   

Key partnerships include:   

  • SkillBridge: Supporting transitioning military to civilian careers.
  • Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG): Supporting young professionals in gaining industry-relevant skills.   
  • Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS): Connecting diverse talent with opportunities in pest management.   

State and local outreach initiatives, such as:   

  • The Washington State Pest Management Association (WSPMA) representing the industry and careers at the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences Job Fair.  
  • Rollins Inc. participating in career days to educate students about career paths in pest control.   

What Are You Doing to Promote Leadership in Pest Management? 

Are you actively developing the next generation of pest management leaders? Join NPMA's mission to strengthen our industry through innovation, professionalism, and inclusivity. Get involved with your state association, your community and NPMA. Together, we ensure success for all.