National Pest Management Association

What National Pest Management Association does

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1933 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, representing the U.S. pest management industry. It serves over 4,000 member companies — ranging from small operators to national brands such as Rollins (Orkin), Rentokil Terminix, and Arrow Exterminators — alongside nearly 5,000 individual members. NPMA delivers industry advocacy at federal, state, and local levels (including pesticide preemption defense), standardized forms (NPMA-33, 99A, 99B) recognized by HUD/FHA/VA, and a portfolio of certification, training, and research products.

Its core product surface spans the NPMA PRO individual certification and QualityPro company accreditation programs, the Online Learning Center with courses priced $20-$300 (free for some, member rates ~50% of non-member), the NPMA Field Guide App, NPMAForms.com digital platform, and BugStore retail. Content products include the bimonthly PestWorld Magazine, Pestology technical blog, monthly BugBytes podcast, and forecasting tools — the seasonal Bug Barometer and the newer Public Health Pest Index covering 10 U.S. metro areas. Through the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), founded in 1997, NPMA runs consumer demand-generation campaigns that produced 1.6+ billion impressions in 2024 at a $1.18 CPM (vs. $5-7 industry average) and a $32 return per marketing dollar invested.

Revenue derives from membership dues, training and certification fees, Alliance investor contributions structured as percentages of member company revenue (Contributor 0.00025% to Guardian 0.001% with $1,500 minimums, plus flat-rate Champion/Mainframe tiers), event registrations (PestWorld annual conference with 3,500+ attendees), and BugStore product sales. Strategic technology partners include WorkWave (PestPac), FieldRoutes, Syngenta, BASF, Corteva, MGK, and Envu. Dominique Stumpf, CAE, serves as CEO, and Dr. Jim Fredericks, BCE, leads PPMA as Executive Director.

Name

National Pest Management Association

Legal name

National Pest Management Association

Website

https://npmapestworld.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NPMA is a 1933-founded non-profit trade association serving over 4,000 U.S. pest management companies with advocacy, NPMA PRO certification, QualityPro accreditation, training, and consumer demand-generation through its PPMA marketing arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Pest Risk Assessments & Preventive Consulting (Design/Operational Recommendations) (HSAMAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pest Management & Integrated Pest Control (EDAOAOAH)

Keywords

• Pest management association
• Industry certification programs
• Pest control training
• Industry advocacy services
• Trade association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NPMA serves over 4,000 member companies through annual membership fees. Nearly 4,000 pest management companies rely on NPMA to grow their business, develop their teams, and protect their industry.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from online courses, exam prep courses, and NPMA PRO certification programs. Course prices range from free to $150 for members, with non-member pricing at double the member rate.
3. Alliance Investor Contributions: The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) receives investment from pest control companies and suppliers at multiple levels (Champion, Guardian, Advocate, Contributor, Mainframe Subscriber) based on revenue percentage commitments. Suppliers also invest at various levels.
4. Event Registrations: Revenue from industry events including PestWorld, Academy, Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference, and Association Impact Meeting. Events feature educational sessions, exhibit halls, and networking opportunities.
5. BugStore Product Sales: Sales of pest management products, forms, customizable brochures, and educational materials through the NPMA BugStore online retail center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NPMA is a non-profit trade association that supports the professional pest management industry through four core service lines: (1) NPMA PRO individual professional certification and QualityPro company accreditation, (2) paid online technical training and exam preparation through the Online Learning Center, (3) industry advocacy at federal and state levels on pesticide regulation and preemption, and (4) the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) consumer marketing program that drives demand through national campaigns and earned media. Its offerings are funded by member company dues, paid training and certification fees, conference registrations, and Alliance investor contributions from pest control operators and industry suppliers.

Product overview

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) operates as a nonprofit trade organization offering a portfolio of member services rather than a single product. Its core offerings include the Bug Barometer seasonal pest forecast, the Public Health Pest Index research reports, and the annual PestWorld Conference. The organization provides two distinct certification tracks: NPMA PRO Certified for individual technicians and QualityPro Company Accreditation for companies. Supporting member businesses, NPMA operates the BugStore for retail products, NPMAForms.com for digital WDI inspection reporting, the Online Learning Center for technical training and recertification courses, and the NPMA Field Guide App for field reference. Through its Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) consumer marketing arm, the organization offers Mainframe—a digital marketing subscription for industry investors. Additional offerings include the BugBytes podcast covering pest research and AI tools, the Workforce Development Program for industry recruitment, and PestWorld Magazine for ongoing industry communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bug Barometer: Seasonal forecast predicting pest activity levels across U.S. regions
• PestWorld
• NPMA PRO
• Mainframe
• BugBytes
• QualityPro
• Pestology Blog

Products and services

• NPMA Membership Annual trade association membership providing pest management companies, suppliers, and related entities with access to federal and state advocacy, technical resources, member directory listing, training discounts, and voting representation in NPMA governance.
• NPMA PRO Certified Individual Certification Industry credential program for individual pest management technicians requiring 30 hours of professional training and Continuing Education every 3 years, recognizing commitment to excellence and mastery of industry best practices.
• QualityPro Company Accreditation Company-level accreditation program distinguishing pest management companies that meet defined standards across hiring, training, safety, environmental responsibility, and business operations, administered through npmaqualitypro.org.
• Online Learning Center E-learning platform offering state-approved technical courses (ants, cockroaches, termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, ticks, rodents), NPMA PRO and ACE exam preparation courses, safety and regulatory courses, and recertification training for pest management professionals.
• BugStore NPMA's online retail center selling pest identification posters, customizable brochures, training materials, and the standardized NPMA-33, 99A, and 99B inspection forms directly to members and the public.
• NPMAForms.com Digital platform for purchasing, completing, and transmitting standardized Wood Destroying Insect inspection reports (NPMA-33, 99A, 99B) accepted by HUD/FHA/VA, replacing prior paper-based inspection workflows.
• Mainframe Subscription-based digital marketing platform exclusively for PPMA Alliance investors, offering customizable graphics, videos, press releases, social media content, and seasonal campaign assets vetted by board-certified entomologists.
• NPMA Field Guide App Mobile application providing pest management professionals with field-ready reference resources for pest identification, treatment guidance, and operational decision support.
• PestWorld Annual Conference Annual flagship industry conference featuring educational sessions, the largest pest management industry exhibit hall, and peer networking opportunities, drawing 3,500+ pest management professionals and supplier attendees.
• Bug Barometer Seasonal Forecast Report Seasonal forecast predicting pest emergence patterns and activity levels across U.S. regions for spring and summer, alerting homeowners and professionals to heightened pest pressure from ticks, mosquitoes, termites, ants, and stinging insects.
• Public Health Pest Index Annual research index forecasting heightened risks of pest-borne diseases across U.S. metropolitan areas based on weather conditions and pest activity, covering 10 cities in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional pest control usage increased from 18% to 42% among homeowners earning $75,000+ since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic partner, champion, key partner, guardian, benefactor, ardent supporter and core.

• Syngenta Crop Protection, LLCstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner providing crop protection expertise. Syngenta is listed as a Key Partner on the NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance.
• WorkWave (PestPac)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner providing pest control business management software solutions. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Benefactor-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• Nisus Corporationstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Supplier partner providing pest control products. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Supplier partner providing insecticide products. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• FieldRoutesstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner providing field service software and routing solutions for pest control companies. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website.
• Envustrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Supplier partner providing professional pest management products. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• Corteva Agrisciencestrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Agricultural sciences company providing pest control solutions. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• BASFstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Major chemical company providing pest management products. Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level supplier investor in PPMA.
• Rollins, Inc.championStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Champion-level investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance. Rollins is a leading pest control company operating brands including Orkin. Represents national brands committed to industry growth through multi-year strategic partnership.
• Rentokil TerminixchampionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Champion-level investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance. Rentokil Terminix is one of the world's largest pest control companies. Represents national brands committed to industry growth through multi-year strategic partnership.
• Arrow ExterminatorschampionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Champion-level investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance. Family-owned pest control company established in Austin, TX. Represents multi-generational family businesses committed to industry growth.
• Ecolabkey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website. Ecolab provides pest elimination services as part of its broader water, hygiene, and energy technologies portfolio.
• Massey Serviceskey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level Alliance investor. Florida-based pest management company providing residential and commercial services.
• Anticimexkey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as Key Partner on NPMA website and Guardian-level Alliance investor. Global pest management company providing preventive pest control services.
• Douglas Products & PackagingguardianStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Guardian-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing fumigation and pest control products.
• Forshaw Inc.guardianStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Guardian-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing pest control equipment and supplies.
• Target Specialty ProductsguardianStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Guardian-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing specialty pest control products to professionals.
• VeserisguardianStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Guardian-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing pest management products and solutions.
• Bell Labs, Inc.benefactorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Benefactor-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing rodent control products.
• Control Solutions, Inc.benefactorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Benefactor-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing pest control formulations.
• Central Life Sciences/Zoeconardent supporterStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ardent Supporter-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing insect growth regulators and pest management solutions.
• Liphatech, Inc.ardent supporterStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ardent Supporter-level supplier investor in the Professional Pest Management Alliance, providing rodent control products.
• Entomological Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NPMA's Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Exam Preparation Course is designed to help users prepare for the ACE Examination administered through ESA, indicating a formal collaboration on professional certification standards.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NationalPestMgt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PestWorld
• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalPestManagementAssn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nationalpestmgt
• Instagraminstagram.com/pestworld
• TikToktiktok.com/@pestworld
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pestworld

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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