<FONT color=blue>PestWorld Coverage:</FONT> Check Out Photos From This Year's Event

James Bradley, who wrote the New York Times best-seller “Flags of Our Fathers,” spoke at the opening session Thursday morning. His book focuses on the six men — including his father — who raised the American flag after the battle of Iwo Jima, and how everyday Americans can find the strength and courage to do extraordinary, and seemingly impossible, things. (Photo: Chuck Bowen)

Paul Hardy (center), Orkin technical director, received NPMA's Pinnacle Award for industry contributions. NPMA President Mike Rottler (l) and NPMA Executive VP Rob Lederer (r) presented the award. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) celebrated its 10th anniversary during a special reception at NPMA PestWorld 2007 in Orlando. PPMA board members commemorated this milestone with a ceremonial cake-cutting. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

NPMA’s Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) selected Mississippi State University (MSU) graduate student Sandra Woolfolk as the first-ever recipient of the MPM Scholarship. MPM’s Genma Holmes (right) presented the award to Woolfolk. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

Forshaw Distribution awarded a boat as part of its fishing-themed booth promotion. Tom Forshaw IV (left) awarded the boat to Craig Brooks, Honorguard Pest Management, Brentwood, Tenn. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

Rhythm Extreme performed during the opening ceremony. NPMA members, including Norm Cooper (right), participated in part of the performance. (Photo: Chuck Bowen)

Copesan’s Susan Amore explains Copesan University at a computer set up at PCT’s booth. Copesan University is available through PCT’s web site at www.pctonline.com/copesan. (Photo: Chuck Bowen)

American Bio-Systems’ Joe Clark in front of his company’s booth. (Photo: Chuck Bowen)

Jean Seawright reviewed some of the results from NPMA’s wages & benefits survey. (Photo: Chuck Bowen)

Genma Holmes awarded a gemstone globe to Richard Diggs, Alexandria Pest Services, for all of his contributions to the group. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

Jeff Weier, technical director, Sprague Pest Solutions, gave a presentation on fumigation. PestWorld is filled with educational sessions from leading industry educators like Weier. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

The Termimesh mascot kept PestWorld attendees entertained on the exhibit floor.(Photo: Brad Harbison)

FPMA President Mickey Nolen welcomed attendees to PestWorld 07 in Orlando. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer gave PestWorld attendees an association status update.(Photo: Brad Harbison)

Akira Tokugi of Tokyo-based Civil International Corp tries out a sprayer at the Unifix booth.(Photo: Brad Harbison)

A-Active Termite & Pest Control’s Chuck Roach takes a simulated swing at a Wii that was set up at the Atlantic Paste & Glue booth. (Brad Harbison)

Jugglers kept attendees entertained prior to the opening ceremony. (Photo: Brad Harbison)