Articles from National Pest Management Association

National Pest Management Month, officially recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, is a timely reminder of the essential role pest control professionals play in protecting public health, homes, and food. As pests become more active this spring, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding homeowners to stay proactive, and to know when to call in the pros.

As spring approaches, so does peak termite season – a time when these silent destroyers are most active. These wood-destroying pests cause an estimated $6.8 billion in property damage annually, which is why the experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are urging property owners to learn the tell-tale signs of an infestation during Termite Awareness Week, March 2 – 8, 2025.

This October 20 – 26, 2024, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is celebrating Rodent Awareness Week, an annual observance established by NPMA and recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, to alert homeowners of the increase in unwanted visits from rodents as temperatures drop. Each winter, rodents invade an estimated 21 million homes, posing risks of disease, food contamination, and property damage, making it critical for homeowners to take steps to prevent them this fall and winter.

Today, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Bug Barometer®, forecasting what Americans can expect from pest populations in their respective regions across the U.S. this fall and winter based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts and pest biology. With warmer-than-normal temperatures expected to continue, NPMA’s pest experts are anticipating tick and mosquito populations will remain active through the fall season. However, temperature drops will result in a spike in rodent issues at the start of winter as these pests flock to homes and businesses in search of warmth and food sources.

If you’re taking advantage of warm summer weather to make home improvements or even looking to buy a home there’s something you might want to keep in mind – pests! This June, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is recognizing National Homeownership Month by educating homeowners about the threats pest pose to property and the importance of working with a pest control professional to maintain the integrity of your home. Despite competitive market conditions, NPMA is also reminding potential home buyers to not skip vital pest inspections during the process as it could turn a really exciting time into a nightmare fast.

As summer travel ramps up, so too does the risk of encountering unwanted guests like bed bugs along the way. This Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 2-8, 2024), experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are reminding travelers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against these pesky hitchhikers.

It is peak tick season, and with warmer temperatures on the upswing, so are tick populations across the U.S. Ticks are dangerous pests that can transmit disease-causing pathogens at alarming rates. It’s no surprise that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) are concerned about tick bites and tick-borne diseases, according to a recent NPMA survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

April is National Pest Management Month (NPMM), an annual observance recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events highlighting the vital role pest control plays in protecting public health, food and property from the threats posed by pests. This April, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is dedicated to educating consumers about the risks associated with pests and emphasizing the critical role of proper pest control.

As the weather across the nation warms, it’s hard to miss spring flowers popping up out of the ground, but signs of termites can easily go unnoticed. These destructive pests cause $6.8 billion in property damage every year when adjusted for current inflation, emphasizing the importance of proper termite prevention. With termite swarming season right around corner, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating homeowners about the destructive nature of these pests during Termite Awareness Week, March 3-9.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announces its partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge Program to prepare service members for successful civilian careers by offering internships in the pest control industry. Military members nearing the end of their enlistment are eligible to become a SkillBridge participant and engage in a comprehensive 18-week internship through NPMA member company locations throughout the U.S., all while retaining their military pay and benefits.

Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, especially if it’s one that takes you to an entirely new state or coast. While the to-do list for a new homeowner is already very long, it’s important to add pest control to the list. No matter where you’re located in the U.S., pests pose a significant concern to health and property. To keep homeowners protected from these threats, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recommends educating yourself on which pests are prevalent in your new backyard and taking steps to reduce the likelihood of an infestation.

It’s a new year, but the same pests are here for winter. As temperatures drop, pests like spiders, rodents and insects seek refuge indoors within the cozy confines of our homes, putting property and health at risk. Thus, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) urges homeowners to take preventative measures to stay protected against the threats posed by winter pests.

Temperatures are dropping, leading rodents across the country to push their way indoors in search of shelter, food and water. To educate homeowners about rodents and the health and property threats they pose, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is observing its annual Rodent Awareness Week this October 15 – 21, 2023.

Invasive species are causing serious concern as continued erratic weather conditions are allowing certain pests to increase their territory across the U.S. To help protect food, property and health in the areas these pests invade, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is arming residents by sharing key information and prevention tips for five invasive pests causing trouble across the country.

It’s that time of year when summer starts to wind down and hurricane season ramps up. 2023 has seen some unprecedented weather events, including a historic tropical storm off the coast of California and record-breaking temperatures across the country, and unfortunately, weather conditions like these could increase pest populations as we head into fall. To keep your home and family protected from pests and the threats they pose, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing information about which pests to watch out for and how to avoid encounters with them.

Ready or not, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is back with a brand new season of its fan-favorite video project, “Will They Eat It?”.

If you are looking to buy a home this year, you are not alone. About 28 million Americans plan on purchasing a home in 2023, according to the NerdWallet Home Buyer Report. Homeownership is a significant financial and emotional investment that remains a primary goal for many Americans. With that, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is highlighting the importance of pest inspections during National Homeownership Month.

After the COVID-19 pandemic brought travel to a halt, many Americans are making up for lost time this summer by booking their dream, bucket list vacations. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to last year with key destinations including European cities like London, Paris and Rome. A Deloitte Insights survey also found that half of Americans say they will take a leisure vacation involving a stay in paid lodging this summer, up from 46% in 2022. To protect travelers from unwanted encounters with bed bugs, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is warning Americans about these resilient, bloodsucking pests and urging inspections and prevention during Bed Bug Awareness Week this June 4 – 10.

Spring is in full swing and many Americans are in for a pest-filled season due to the mild winter. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) shared its bi-annual Bug Barometer last month to give people an idea of what to expect this spring and it’s a doozy. From ants to ticks, the warm weather is bringing an uptick in pests across the country.

Ticks are dangerous pests capable of transmitting debilitating diseases at increasingly alarming rates. In fact, one in five (22%) Americans know someone who has contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite, according to a recent NPMA survey conducted by The Harris Poll. In honor of Tick Awareness Week, May 7 – 13, 2023, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is spreading awareness about health risks associated with these experienced hitchhikers.

Spring is a peak season for the more than 100 million Americans who suffer from allergies and asthma which is why the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month for nearly 40 years. This May, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is participating in this important observance by educating homeowners about pests like cockroaches, dust mites and rodents that can exacerbate asthma and allergy symptoms inside their homes and sharing prevention tips.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding high school seniors that National Decision Day – celebrated annually on May 1 – should be a day of celebration for everyone, including those jumping directly into the workforce instead of attending college. Historically, National Decision Day has only celebrated those who are attending college in the fall.

April is National Pest Management Month (NPMM), an annual observance recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events highlighting the vital role pest control plays in protecting public health, food and property from the threats posed by pests. This April, the National Pest Management Association commends pest control professionals for their commitment to protecting public health and property. Without them, we’d be much more aware of how closely we are living alongside pests such as rodents and cockroaches.

While the draw of sunny skies, beach days, and year-round summer weather is enticing, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is advising those moving south on warm weather pest prevention. From biting pests like mosquitoes to pests that can damage the structural integrity of a home such as termites, NPMA is committed to offering pest-prevention tips to stay healthy and ensure a smooth move south.

Today, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Bug Barometer®, forecasting what Americans can expect from pest populations in their respective regions across the U.S. this spring and summer based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts and pest biology. Due to the erratic weather experienced across the U.S. this winter and warm and wet conditions on the horizon, NPMA’s entomology team is expecting a pest packed spring and summer with ant, tick, mosquito, termite and spider populations flourishing.

Warm winter weather can be an exciting indication of an early spring, but unfortunately, high temperatures and a lack of snowfall could also create an active termite season. Pest control experts predict a mild winter can lead to an earlier arrival of termites, and for homeowners who aren’t prepared, this can mean big trouble. To help homeowners avoid a costly damage bill, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating homeowners on the importance of termite inspections and pest prevention during Termite Awareness Week, March 5-11, 2023.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests for the remainder of winter and into spring. With a few exceptions, much of the country has endured a relatively mild winter, and according to the experts, that can have a direct impact on tick and mosquito populations.

It’s no secret that baking is a cherished part of the holiday season. In fact, according to a 2020 survey conducted by market research company Ipsos, over four in five Americans see cookies and milk as a classic holiday pair (84%). Before families stock up on baking supplies and seasonal treats, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing timely tips on preventing a pantry pest infestation.

Every year, as families are gearing up for trips to the pumpkin patch and trick-or-treat night, rodents begin their search for a winter hideout. When temperatures drop and food sources become scarce, mice and rats desperately invade homes across the U.S. In a recent online survey conducted by The Harris Poll, 49% of Americans reported issues with rodents in their home and 14% reported an infestation. This Rodent Awareness Week, happening October 16-22, 2022, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing prevention tips to help homeowners keep these pests outdoors.

While the fall season brings about pumpkin spice and everything nice, the cooler temperatures can send a myriad of pests heading indoors in search of food and shelter. Pest-proofing is a year-round endeavor; however, each season presents its own unique set of pest populations to be prepared for. As such, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is offering prevention tips for a pest-free home this fall.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Bug Barometer® forecast, a seasonal projection of the pest pressure and activity Americans can expect to see in their respective regions of the country based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts and pest biological behaviors. According to the group’s entomology team, a mild, dry summer season could cause increased pest activity throughout much of the U.S. as forecasts show looming predictions for below-average temperatures and increased snow this winter.

First sighted in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014, the spotted lanternfly has since become a nuisance for the Northeast United States. The invasive pest likely hitchhiked to the U.S. from China in a shipment of stone. Over the last several years, the colorful insect has spread throughout Pennsylvania and several other northeastern states.

Chances are, you’ve been bitten by a mosquito and spent days struggling to fight the itch. Believe it or not, mosquitoes are considered the world’s deadliest animal as more people die from the diseases transmitted by a mosquito than any other animal on Earth. With summer in full swing, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is offering information about mosquitoes and the diseases they carry to keep consumers protected.

From backyard barbecues to sunny beach days, families across the country are enjoying the warm weather. To make sure Americans can safely enjoy their summer, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing how to avoid stinging insects.

While the summer season often yields beach trips, backyard BBQs and cookouts, it also welcomes a houseguest that nobody wants—ants! These pests can pose health and property risks - from food contamination to costly property damage. As a result, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing tips for an ant-free home this summer.

With 80% of Americans planning to travel this summer and 42% planning to travel more than they did last summer, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is here to educate travelers on how to prevent bed bugs during Bed Bug Awareness Week, this June 5 – 11.

If you’re noticing an increased number of ticks outdoors, it’s not just your imagination. With warm weather on the forefront of most minds, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding consumers of the serious health threats posed by moisture-loving pests like ticks, which thrive in warm, humid climates.

Professional pest control is in a period of incredible growth, even as millions of businesses are shuttering their doors across the country. According to the latest market report, A Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Structural Pest Control Industry from Specialty Consultants, LLC, the pest control industry generated service revenue of more than $10.4 billion in 2021—an 8.2 percent increase from the previous year. Despite these numbers, nearly 40 percent of survey respondents said growth was inhibited by the inability to hire sufficient service technicians.

As beautiful spring weather allows Americans to spend more time outdoors, pollen from trees and flowers unfortunately trigger many people’s seasonal allergies. From itchy eyes to sinus congestion, millions of Americans report experiencing allergy symptoms each spring. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA) fittingly designates each May as Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing how household pests can also contribute to seasonal allergies and asthma.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating Americans about the spread of invasive pests throughout the U.S. with the launch of its latest animated video project, Invasive Species. This new video series, featuring six episodes of custom-animated illustrations, shines a spotlight on the various invasive species that have traveled far and wide to the United States, where they continue to spread at increasingly alarming rates.

April is National Pest Management Month (NPMM), an annual observance recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events highlighting the vital role pest control plays in protecting public health, food and property from the threats posed by pests. This month, the National Pest Management Association is reminding consumers of the importance of working with a licensed pest control professional if they have an infestation.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Bug Barometer®, forecasting what Americans can expect from pest populations in their respective regions across the U.S. this spring and summer. Following an exceptionally warm winter, and with more warm temperatures and rainy conditions expected for much of the country, NPMA entomologists are expecting a pesky pest season with ants, mosquitoes, termites and ticks on the way.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests for the remainder of winter and into spring. It is typical to see spikes in rodent pressure during the cool fall and winter months, but experts warn warmer fall and winter days may contribute to increased tick and mosquito pressure this season.

March of 2022 will mark the 2nd anniversary of the day the world shut down due to COVID-19, and despite the current economic upswing, quit rates across the country don’t seem to be declining. For seven straight months last year, workers exited their jobs at staggering rates, citing burnout and dissatisfaction.

For homeowners, winter brings enough worry about damaging snow and winds and rising heating costs, meaning pest control is likely not top of mind this time of year. While we can appreciate the absence of most flying insects, such as mosquitoes, hornets and wasps, there are pests that remain active even as temperatures drop. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing information about which ones to worry about this winter and tips on how to keep them out of the home.

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s tradition to pause and reflect on the past year. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is joining in on the fun by looking back on some of the most popular and talked about pests of 2021.

It’s the happiest time of the year which means many Americans are in full prep for the holidays. Whether they’re ordering gifts online, shipping presents to loved ones across the country or jetting off for an in-person celebration, there are things they should know about how to avoid unwanted holiday surprise guests. To ensure your holidays remain joyous and pest-free, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing their dos and don’ts for proper pest prevention this season.

The holiday season is nearly here, which means baking and decorating are just around the corner. While this time of year is an occasion for celebration, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is also sharing advice on how to avoid potential holiday pests.

Nineteen months into a global pandemic, droves of people are leaving their careers in search of more flexibility, more happiness, and more opportunities for advancement – leading to what many people are calling “The Great Resignation” – and promising to disrupt the labor market trajectory as we know it. Among the industries largely unaffected is professional pest control, which is not only a durable and resilient field that is generally recession-proof, it also offers the career benefits workers are valuing now more than ever before due to the pandemic.

Every winter, 21 million U.S. homes are invaded by rodents as these pests move indoors in search of food and shelter. Mice and rats are capable of transmitting diseases as well as damaging property, making them a health and property threat. In honor of Rodent Awareness Week, this October 17 – 23, 2021, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating Americans about how much ground these furry pests can cover when no one is looking and offering tips on how to keep them out of the home.

Have you noticed more spiders recently? Fall is peak season for many spider species making sightings more abundant throughout parts of the U.S. While spiders play vital roles in all ecosystems, they are not something one would want in their living space. To help consumers keep these creepy crawlers out of their homes, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is offering expert prevention tips.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Bug Barometer® forecast, a seasonal projection of the pest pressure and activity Americans can expect to see in their respective regions of the country based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts and pest biological behaviors. According to the group’s team of entomologists, a mild, wet summer season will spur increased pest activity throughout much of the U.S. as forecasts show looming predictions for a bitter cold winter.

In a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), American homeowners shared their experiences and concerns regarding pest infestations over the last year.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests for the remainder of summer and into fall. After a soaking spring and mild conditions predicted for the remainder of summer across much of the continental U.S., pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, and cockroaches are likely to thrive.

Summer is peak season for the world’s deadliest animal — the mosquito — and news reports across the country indicate that we are experiencing one of the heaviest mosquito seasons in a while. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging people to protect themselves and their properties from mosquitoes and is sharing important information about dangerous mosquito-borne diseases prevalent throughout the U.S.

Summer has officially begun and families are heading outdoors in droves to enjoy the warm weather. The hot summer sun isn’t the only thing you need to protect against, however. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding Americans to stay vigilant in protecting against stinging insects.

Ants are the number one nuisance pest in America,* regularly invading homes and creating big problems. Summer is peak season for ants, so the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating consumers on the top four ant species frequently encountered across the U.S.

Tickborne diseases are steadily on the rise, with the CDC recently increasing their estimate by more than 44% to approximately 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the U.S. To raise awareness of the serious health threats posed by ticks, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is launching its newest project, TickTalk.org, during its inaugural Tick Awareness Week, May 10-16, 2021. Recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, the goal of Tick Awareness Week, which also occurs during Lyme Disease Awareness Month, is to help educate consumers about the dangers associated with ticks and how to limit exposure to this disease-carrying pest.

While spring is known for its pleasant weather and beautiful flowers, it is also widely associated with seasonal allergies. Runny noses and itchy eyes are just some of the symptoms that millions of Americans experience each spring. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May as Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is commemorating this important observance by highlighting how certain pests can exacerbate seasonal allergies and asthma symptoms.

In an event that sounds like it was pulled from a horror movie, billions of Brood X cicadas are set to emerge from the ground this May for the first time in 17 years across 15 U.S. states. In preparation for their emergence, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing what residents in these states can expect this spring and summer.