'Tradition Meets Innovation' is Theme of 2026 Purdue Pest Management Conference

Session topics include mosquito control, wood-destroying insects, fumigation, pesticide resistance, AI technologies, rodent control and more at the 90th Purdue Pest Management Conference, Jan. 12-14, in West Lafayette, Ind.

'Tradition Meets Innovation' is Theme of 2026 Purdue Pest Management Conference
Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management (CUIPM) and the Department of Entomology will host the 90th annual Pest Management Conference from Jan. 12-14 at the Stewart Center on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management (CUIPM) and the Department of Entomology will host the 90th annual Pest Management Conference from Jan. 12-14 at the Stewart Center on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

This event gives industry experts a chance to share insights and new solutions, equipping attendees with the knowledge and resources needed to advance the pest control industry.

Organized jointly by the In-House Planning Committee and Industry Planning Committee and supported by industry sponsors, 2026 conference attendees will have three days of exploring groundbreaking ideas, the latest technologies and discussing cutting-edge techniques in pest management.

With the theme "Tradition Meets Innovation," 2026 session topics include mosquito control, wood-destroying insects, fumigation, pesticide resistance, AI technologies, rodent control and chances to network with vendors in the exhibitor hall, see live demos and celebrate 90 years of the long-standing conference.

PMPs can register here. Early bird registration ends Dec. 1.