Press Releases

Read official pest press releases from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) below.

• December 2, 2020

  How to Avoid Shipping Pests Directly to Your Home

  In the wake of online holiday shopping deals, many Americans can expect a flood of packages at their doorstep throughout the weeks ahead. What many don’t expect, however, is that those packages could be harboring pests, giving them direct access to your home.

• November 16, 2020

  Have a Holly Jolly (and Pest-Free) Holiday Season

  In order to help keep the season merry and bright, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging homeowners to remember to check those trees, wreaths and garlands before bringing them into the home.

• October 19, 2020

  New “Rodents Revealed” Project Exposes Just How Talented Mice and Rats Truly Are

  Rodents are one of the most prevalent and dangerous public health pests in the country. During Rodent Awareness Week, October 18-24, 2020, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating the public on how to protect against the dangers rodents pose through their newest project, Rodents Revealed.

• September 24, 2020

  Bitter Cold Temperatures Will Send Pests Scurrying to Your Home this Fall and Winter

  According to NPMA's bi-annual Bug Barometer® forecast, the warm and wet summer experienced across most of the nation coupled with predictions of bitter cold and snow this winter will force pests indoors in droves.

• August 18, 2020

  High Temps, Excessive Rain and Impact from COVID-19 Create Perfect Storm for Pests

  The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) 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 ticks and mosquitoes, for the remainder of summer and into fall.

• July 29, 2020

  Native Stinging Insects Pose Greater Threat to Americans than Invasive “Murder Hornets”

  Although the Asian giant hornet may not pose a significant threat to most Americans, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding the public about the serious health threats that native stinging insects pose to the entire country.

• July 16, 2020

  Tick-borne Diseases on the Rise as Americans Spend More Time Outdoors

  With more Americans expected to hit local trails and parks amid the COVID-19 pandemic than years past, experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are cautioning trailblazers to keep alert for ticks.

• June 23, 2020

  An Exclusive Look at the Underground Home of America’s Number One Nuisance Pest

  The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its latest project to show how ants live and work in large complex colonies, often right in our own backyards.

• June 8, 2020

  Travelers Be Warned: Bed Bugs Hungrier Than Ever

  Experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are reminding travelers to stay alert for hitchhiking pests during Bed Bug Awareness Week, this June 7-13.

• June 2, 2020

  Mosquito and Tick Populations are on the Rise – Learn How to Protect Against Vector Pests

  The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is warning the public about increased mosquito and tick activity across the country and the associated health threats.

• May 12, 2020

  Spring Allergy Sufferers May Not Find Relief Indoors

  While many people are experiencing an uptick in allergy symptoms this time of year, it’s important to be aware of indoor allergens that could be exacerbating symptoms.

• May 1, 2020

  Social Distancing Behaviors That Can Actually Attract Pests

  People are spending significantly more time in their living environments than ever before, potentially attracting pests.