NPMA PestWorld 2005 Photo Review

Check out photos from NPMA PestWorld 2005, which was held Oct. 14-17 in Nashville. More than 3,000 professionals attended this year's conference.

Brad Harbison, Editor

Published October 17, 2005

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University of Florida Researcher Dr. Faith Oi gives a presentation on IPM during PestWorld 2005. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Allgood Pest Solutions' Dennis Judy (left) checks out a sprayer from B&G Chemical and Equipment Co.'s Don Barker.  Note Barker's wild sunglasses (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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UPF&DA outgoing president Rick Veatch (left) is presented with a plaque in appreciation for his service by incoming president Steve Levy (right). (Photo: Dan Moreland)

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Tom Ridge former Homeland Security Director was the Saturday morning General Session speaker. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Jeff Schnelting, branch manager, Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions, Ellisville, Mo., was the winner of FMC’s giveaway of a Harley Davidson XL 1200 Sportster 1200C chopper. The bike was given away as part of FMC’s Transport insecticide promotion. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Dr. Bob Arnot addresses NPMA PestWorld attendees. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Bayer ES’s Steve Burt speaks during opening ceremonies of PestWorld 2005. Bayer ES sponsored the opening sessions. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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The Mike Snider Band opened PestWorld 2005 with a toe-tapping country music performance. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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B&G Equipment Company’s Bob Heiney shows a sprayer to LC Cohen at the B&G booth. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Julie Efird checks out a chopper at the Forshaw Distribution booth. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Syngenta's Ashish Malik spoke prior to the this year's Crown Awards. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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PCT honored the memory of 1999 Crown Award winner Richard Yashek, who passed away earlier this year. J.C. Ehrlich President Victor Hammel (pictured) said a few words in Yashek's memory. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Prior to this year's awards, PCT Publisher Dan Moreland honored Orkin's Glen Rollins (pictured), the 2004 PCT Professional of the Year (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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NPMA attendees try their hand at Texas Hold ‘em during a reception sponsored by the Leadership Development Group. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Copesan’s Jim Sargent (left) and Rose Pest Solutions’ Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian "talk shop" during exhibit hall hours. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer presented a ceremonial check to leaders from pest control associations in the Gulf Coast including (from left to right) Joey Harris (Alabama Pest Control Association), Jarrod Horton (Louisiana Pest Management Association) Lederer, and Joe Clark (Mississippi Pest Control Association). (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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PestWorld 2005 had a large international contingent. Here, Frank Chen, GM of China Pest Control Co., poses in front of his booth. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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Rockwell Labs’ Cisse Spragins shows products to Randy Hobbs of Braemer Pest Control. (Photo: Brad Harbison)

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