President's Message from Kevin Poland

In his first message as president of MSPCA, Kevin emphasizes his excitement to lead the Association into a bright and meaningful future. With the potential for limitless growth when we come together as engaged and dedicated professionals, he encourages members to get involved in MSPCA in the year ahead. Fresh initiates will be developed through member feedback surveys. Keep an eye out for upcoming personalized emails that will give you the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and move our industry forward.

MSPCA's Annual Board & Dinner Meeting:

A Celebration of Community and Leadership

The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) hosted its Annual Board & Dinner Meeting on November 21, 2024, at the Yellow Fin Steak & Fish House. This annual year-end event provides MSPCA with the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the year, celebrate the contributions of its members and leadership, and set its sights on future goals. The event’s atmosphere of camaraderie and collaboration underscores the shared mission of advancing the pest management industry. Check out the highlights of this year's Board & Dinner Meeting!

Kick-off the New Year at the MSPCA Interstate Pest Management Conference

Register by January 5th for best rates!

Registration for the Interstate Pest Management Conference (IPMC) is now open! Register your team for top-notch Pest Management and Turf & Ornamental training sessions, both offering recertification credits in MD, DC, DE, MA, NJ, PA, VA, and WV. Pest Management sessions will be held on both January 29th and January 30th, while Turf & Ornamental training will be offered on January 30th. Space is limited to 325 registrants per day, and if you need both Pest Control and T&O sessions, be sure to register early to secure one of the limited dual registration spots. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing by registering by January 5th!

Mission Critical: Your Next Hire Could Be a Veteran

For only $150 a year, your company can become part of something big!

Support transitioning service members seeking steady civilian employment. We are an industry that is military-ready and ideal for service members looking for their next career after their military service. This NPMA SkillBridge Program is a member-only benefit that brings qualified talent directly to you. Consider supporting a transitioning service member who could potentially join your team full-time as a pest control service technician. NPMA is receiving requests from US military service members to join NPMA Member companies across the US and recently in the DMV. Read the full article to learn more about how you can create a bridge for service members to enter our amazing industry!