Press Releases
Read official pest press releases from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) below.
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March 8, 2019
How to Spot, and Stop, Termite Infestations Before They Take Hold
With harsh winter weather leaving many homes and properties across the country susceptible to these wood-destroying pests, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is working to educate consumers and spread awareness about this destructive species during Termite Awareness Week, March 10-16.
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February 12, 2019
National Pest Management Association Releases Winter Vector Sectors™ List
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, including rodents and cockroaches, for the remainder of winter. As vectors of disease, these pests are able to transmit pathogens such as Salmonella and hantavirus to humans, and are also known to trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.
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January 21, 2019
Vermin Threaten Vehicles This Winter
In the midst of winter, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is warning motorists that rodents are also a source of strife under the hood, especially in colder weather, posing a threat to both drivers and their vehicles.
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December 12, 2018
Homeowners Can Expect Pest Infestations Well Into Winter
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November 13, 2018
Building a Better Rat Trap (Hint: Don’t Count on Cats)
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November 8, 2018
Early Holiday Decorating Can Bring Positivity But Does It Also Invite Pests?
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October 29, 2018
Vampires Won’t Be The Only Blood-Suckers Out This Halloween
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October 17, 2018
What’s That Noise? Six Tell-Tale Signs of a Rodent Infestation
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October 11, 2018
Two New Invasive Species Expected to Increase in Population this Fall
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September 27, 2018
The Pressure is On This Fall and Winter… Pest Pressure That Is
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August 13, 2018
National Pest Management Association Names Top 10 Vector Sectors
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August 9, 2018
NPMA Celebrates Back to School with New Resources on PestWorldForKids.org