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| | As another busy season winds down, it's time to reflect, recharge, and prepare for 2027. But some of the best business advice doesn't come from a classroom. MSPCA President Brett shares how connecting with industry peers can spark new ideas, solve common challenges, and help your business grow. Who could you learn from next? |
| | Looking for pesticide certification information, licensing forms, or Maryland pesticide regulations? The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched a redesigned website with resources to help pest management professionals stay informed and compliant. We've highlighted some of the most useful tools, including the online certification lookup. See what's available and bookmark the resources your business needs! |
| | From rodent control and pest flies to wood-boring beetles and mosquitoes, MSPCA's Western Maryland Recertification Training delivered practical education to 75 pest management professionals across five states. Attendees also received important regulatory updates from MDA. See what industry experts shared and how MSPCA is making valuable continuing education more accessible to PMPs throughout the region. |
| | What happens when pest management professionals and regulators work together? Better communication, practical training, and opportunities to address industry challenges. MSPCA recently represented Maryland PMPs at the EPA Region 3 Pesticide Inspectors Workshop, highlighting the importance of strong industry-regulator relationships. Discover how these partnerships benefit your business and help shape the future of pest management. |
| | When technicians receive training in a language they understand, they are better prepared to work safely, follow pesticide regulations, and apply what they learn in the field. MSPCA’s recent Spanish-language training program helped Spanish-speaking professionals strengthen their knowledge through technical and regulatory instruction delivered entirely in Spanish. See how this effort is helping build a better-trained workforce. |
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| | Save January 27–28 for the 2027 Interstate Pest Management Conference in Linthicum Heights. MSPCA is building the program now and wants your ideas for technical, regulatory, workforce, and business management sessions, including the returning Business Building Blocks track. Share the speakers and topics you would most like to see. |
| | As the busy season slows down, take advantage of some downtime to sharpen your technicians' skills! NPMA offers a FREE, one-hour online course covering rodent management and responsible rodenticide use. It's a simple way to invest in your team, strengthen their knowledge, and prepare for the year ahead. Find out how to access this valuable NPMA training benefit! |
| | Ready for a fun night out with your pest management friends? Join MSPCA on November 18 at Pinstripes in North Bethesda for happy hour, friendly bocce competition, dinner, and our Annual Board Meeting. Bring a colleague or guest, reconnect with industry friends, and make some new connections! Space is limited, so register today! |
| | As brown marmorated stink bugs seek shelter indoors this fall, Maryland PMPs can expect an increase in customer complaints and service calls. But insecticide treatments often deliver disappointing results. Effective management starts with understanding stink bug behavior, identifying entry points, and knowing when exclusion is the better option. Learn practical strategies for managing these seasonal invaders, setting realistic customer expectations, and reducing costly callbacks. |
| | Fuel is one of the biggest operating expenses for pest control companies. Why pay more than you need to? Through MSPCA's Savings4Members program, the WEX Fleet Card offers savings of up to 15¢ per gallon, plus tools to track fuel purchases, set driver spending limits, and help prevent unauthorized purchases. Discover how much your company could save! |
| | MSPCA's Business Building Blocks Webinar Series is underway! Missed Joleen Matthews' October session on building a stronger workplace culture? If you are an MSPCA member, you can catch the recording hung in the Members Only section of our website and discover practical ideas for engaging your team. Plus, two more FREE member webinars will help you sharpen your sales strategy and prepare for 2027. See what's coming up and make plans to participate! |
Pest of the Month - Sponsored by NISUS
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Upcoming Events
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November 18, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM EST | Pinstripes, 11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 Let the good times roll! Join MSPCA for a fun-filled evening of happy hour, friendly bocce competition, great food, and even better company as we celebrate another successful year. We'll kick things off at 5:00 PM with drinks and bocce, then gather for dinner, conversation, and a brief Board meeting. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so grab your spot today and join the fun! |
| November 19, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST | MSPCA Webinar on Zoom In November, MSPCA continues its Business Building Blocks Webinar Series, a three-part program designed to help pest control businesses use Q4 to finish 2026 strong and prepare for a successful 2027. Each monthly webinar tackles a different part of the business—from culture and employee engagement, to sales, to building a practical annual plan for the year ahead.
The second webinar, Selling Through the Slow Season, features Jeff Davis, CEO of Coalmarch. Jeff will share practical ways to strengthen your sales pipeline, improve follow-up, coach your team, and use the slower Q4 season to sharpen your sales process and build momentum for 2027. |
| December 10, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST | MSPCA Webinar on Zoom In December, MSPCA wraps up its three-part Business Building Blocks Webinar Series, designed to help pest control businesses use Q4 to finish 2026 strong and prepare for a successful 2027. Across the series, each webinar has focused on a different area of the business—from strengthening culture and engaging your team, to sharpening your sales process, and now turning those efforts into a clear plan for the year ahead. In the final session, Plan It Now, Execute It in 2027, Laura Corbin, Pest Control Business Coach, will show attendees how to turn real business data into realistic goals, measurable priorities, and a practical annual plan. Learn how to break goals down by department, identify the KPIs that matter, and turn your 2027 plan into focused Q1 action steps your team can actually execute. |
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