Press Releases

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

• June 23, 2022

  How to Have a Sting-Free Summer

  A sting from a wasp, bee or hornet can ruin a fun, summer day. Find out how you can prevent stings from these insects.

• June 21, 2022

  Concerned About Ants? Here’s How to Prevent an Infestation This Summer

  Planning a BBQ or picnic this summer? Watch out for ants! NPMA has tips to help homeowners prevent any infestations this summer.

• June 3, 2022

  Summer is Peak Season for Travel and Bed Bugs: How to Prevent an Infestation

  It's Bed Bug Awareness Week! To keep this pest from ruining your summer vacation, check out these helpful tips from NPMA.

• May 8, 2022

  Ick! It’s Officially Peak Tick Season

  Peak tick season is here and NPMA is reminding people how to protect against tick bites and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.

• May 3, 2022

  Pests Might Be Behind Your Allergy Symptoms

  May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month! NPMA is sharing how to prevent exposure to pests such as cockroaches, dust mites and rodents.

• April 6, 2022

  NPMA Launches New Video Series on the Threat of Invasive Pests to the U.S.

  NPMA is educating Americans about the spread of invasive pests throughout the U.S. with the launch of its six-episode animated video project, Invasive Species.

• March 31, 2022

  April is National Pest Management Month: Why Pest Control is Important to Public Health

  April is National Pest Management Month! Find out why pest control is vital to public health and property, and how you can prevent pests this spring.

• March 21, 2022

  Buckle Up for A Buggy Spring Season

  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. See what is predicted for your region!

• March 7, 2022

  Spring is Prime Termite Season: Are You Prepared?

  It's Termite Awareness Week! Spend some time checking out NPMA's series of projects that showcase the extent of termites' destructive diet.

• February 15, 2022

  Unseasonably Warm Fall, Followed by Excessive Snowfall in Winter Creates Perfect Storm for Increased Vector Pest Pressure

  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 for the remainder of winter and into spring.

• January 27, 2022

  Are Pests Riding Out the Winter in Your House? Experts Say “Keep Them Out” for a Healthy Home

  As temperatures drop, The National Pest Management Association is sharing information about which pests to worry about this winter and tips on how to keep them out of the home.

• December 16, 2021

  What’s The Buzz? The Top Five Pests of 2021 Are In

  Using annual data collected from media coverage, AI and website analytics of PestWorld.org, NPMA is sharing the top five pests of 2021.