President's Message from Brett Lieberman

As we wrap up the last quarter of the year, Brett reflects back on the fantastic Business Building Blocks & Connections event held in September and more recently on great times enjoyed by Maryland PMPs during PestWorld in Orlando. He also invites all members to attend the upcoming MSPCA Board & Dinner Meeting event on November 19th at Pintripes in Bethesda, MD. Of course, with IPMC right around the corner on January 28th and 29th, Brett has us thinking forward to that conference that will feature an amazing exhibit hall, a full complement of pest management training sessions, a Turf & Ornamental track and, new this year, a special track of business management sessions. Read Brett's message for all the details.

Building Better Pest Control Businesses: A Recap of MSPCA’s 2025 Business Building Blocks & Connections Event

Maryland’s pest management professionals came together for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and strategy-building at the Maryland State Pest Control Association’s (MSPCA) Business Building Blocks & Connections event. Held in Fulton, this one-day workshop focused on equipping pest management professionals with the tools, mindset, and connections to grow stronger businesses — block by block.

MDA Provides Key Updates on Pesticide Regulation, Certification, and Enforcement

News & Announcements

The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Pesticide Regulation Section recently presented its 2026 Pesticide Regulation Update, highlighting several important changes that will affect licensed pest control professionals statewide. MDA outlined updates to certification procedures, new federal rules, enforcement priorities, and digital service improvements.

Poland Recognized for Service to MSPCA during PestWorld

MSPCA Executive Staff and MSPCA President tracked down Kevin Poland during PestWorld to present him with a plaque of appreciation for his service to MSPCA as a Director and Past President of the organization. Kevin recently took on a new position with Turner Pest which meant relocating his family to Florida. His departure was so quick this Spring that we didn't have the opportunity to thank him in-person for all the support and leadership he has provided to MSPCA. It was great to get the opportunity at PestWorld!

You’re Invited! MSPCA Annual Dinner & Board Meeting

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community as we wrap up another great year with the Maryland State Pest Control Association!

While we’ll kick things off with a short board meeting, the focus of the night is all about fun, food, and friendship. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with fellow members, meet new faces, and toast to the successes of 2025.

Everyone is welcome — not just the Board! Bring a guest and enjoy a relaxed evening with great company.

Dinner tickets: $78 (includes meal)

Space is limited, so click to reserve your spot today!

Hiring and Developing Exceptional Pest Control Service Managers

This course companion to the Guide to Developing Pest Control Service Managers, transforms your pest control service manager hiring strategy by teaching hiring managers, HR professionals, and operations directors to prioritize demonstrated skills over traditional experience requirements. By focusing on demonstrated skills, you'll build stronger, more adaptable management teams that deliver superior results, require less training time, and create clear development pathways for existing staff. Through interactive lessons and practical tools, you'll learn to identify high-potential candidates from broader talent pools ultimately positioning your company with capable leadership needed to thrive in today's competitive market. Click below to learn more or to sign up for this FREE benefit of membership.

MSPCA Savings4Members - A Value-Added Member Benefit

Money saving discounts at FiSERVE, ADP Security, and ACE Hardware

MSPCA partners with Savings4Members (S4M) to connect our member businesses with savings on essential products and services through exclusive vendor partnerships. Through this program members of MSPCA have access to trusted vendors like FiServe, ADP and ACE Hardware.

Call for Session & Speaker Recommendations for IPMC

MSPCA will present the Interstate Pest Management Conference in Linthicum Heights, MD on January 28th and 29th. As always, we will feature a pest management track of sessions that mirror each other on both days, we will add a Turf and Ornamental track on the 29th. New this year will be a business management track, call Business Building Blocks & Connections. If you have ideas for technical pest management, turf and ornamental, and/or business development sessions or speakers, please click below to submit suggestions ASAP!