PCOs Journey to San Diego for PestWorld 2019

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Sunny and spectacular San Diego was the destination for last week's PestWorld 2019, the National Pest Management Association's 87th annual convention and exposition.

“That friendly camaraderie and vested interest in helping others succed is not commonplace in other industries. We are exceedingly fortunate to have it, and it's something I hope we continue to nurture as we grow and expand,” said Stumpf.

And NPMA continues to expand, said Stumpf, who noted during the past year NPMA has added more than 540 new member companies, and has had its highest renewal rates since the new dues structure was enacted in January of this year.

Stumpf added that 2019 has been significant for NPMA as the association is “realizing the full benefits of operating under one united clear vision and mission set forth when our strategic plan that was established three years ago.”

In closing, Stumpf encouraged PestWorld attendees to “discover” and experience PestWorld 2019, and to take full advantage of all their NPMA memberships.

After Bozkurt’s opening remarks, she introduced the Opening Ceremony performers, the Greatest Show, a cast of Broadway-accredited singers and dancers that entertained attendees with an original song and dance routine about the pest control industry.

Attendees were then led to the exhibit hall by a mariachi band. On the exhibit hall, attendees got first-hand demonstrations on the latest products and services from industry suppliers.