The Professional Pest Management Alliance is encouraging industry professionals to help educate consumers on pests and pest control.

FAIRFAX, Va. (April 1, 2024) – 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 Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is calling on industry partners to help emphasize the significant risks pests can pose and the critical importance of proper pest control.

According to research conducted by The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in 2023, 88% of Americans have had bugs, insects, or rodents in their home. If pests are left undetected, they can put consumers and their properties at risk of contamination, disease, and damage.

“Pests are a constant in everyone’s lives, so it’s imperative that we dedicate ourselves to educating consumers on the risks of pests and the importance of pest management,” said Dr. Jim Fredericks, executive director of PPMA. “Industry members everywhere have the chance to make a difference this month by promoting National Pest Management Month.”

PPMA is encouraging pest control companies to participate in this month-long designation by focusing company content on the importance of pest management throughout the month. To help drive this campaign, an exclusive National Pest Management Month toolkit, which includes a customizable press release, suggested social media content, and National Pest Management Month logos, is available for Mainframe subscribers to download on PPMAMainframe.org. 

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, TikTok, Twitter, 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, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube and @PestWorldOfficial on Instagram.