Iowa Pest Management Association

04/09/2026

⛳ The countdown is on! Have you secured your spot for the IPMA Golf Scramble?

Don’t forget to register for the 2026 IPMA Benefit Golf Scramble supporting the IPMA Scholarship Fund.

📅 May 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM Shotgun Start
📍 Toad Valley Golf Course

Registration deadline is April 27, 2026, so be sure to reserve your team soon!

👉 Register here
https://iowapest.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=42&ts=1773434646

We hope to see you on the course!

Join us for the IPMA Benefit Golf Scramble supporting the IPMA Scholarship Fund on May 27, 2026 at Toad Valley Golf Course. Teams of four are $400 ($100 per player). Registration deadline is April 27.

04/08/2026

Do you know a farmer or farm family who is an excellent steward of their land and water resources and also serves as leader in their community? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award (IFELA). This year’s awardees will be recognized during a special ceremony at the Iowa State Fair this summer. For more information and to nominate a deserving farmer, visit https://data.iowaagriculture.gov/ifela/

04/05/2026

📰 April IPMA Newsletter is Here!

Check out this month’s Iowa Pest Management Association newsletter for updates on the recent mosquito training, busy season tips, and details on the upcoming IPMA Benefit Golf Scramble.

👉 Read the newsletter here:
https://iowapest.org/newsletter

Want to receive future newsletters directly in your inbox? Subscribe at the bottom of the page so you never miss important updates from IPMA.

Spring is officially here, and with warmer temperatures arriving across Iowa, pest season is beginning to ramp up. This time of year brings increased demand, busy schedules, and new opportunities for pest management professionals across the state.

04/03/2026

🦟 Better training = better protection. Here’s what went down at our mosquito event.

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent IPMA Mosquito Training! It was a great day of learning, networking, and hands-on training to help pest management professionals prepare for mosquito season.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to invest in their teams and continue advancing professionalism across Iowa’s pest management industry.

Check out a few photos from the training below! 📸

04/02/2026

📸 From the field to our feed: let’s see what you’re working on. Action shots only, let’s go!

We’re looking for photos from pest management professionals out in the field! Whether it’s inspections, treatments, training, or team moments, we’d love to feature what you’re working on.

Send your photos to:
📧 [email protected]

Note: Please do not include any client names, addresses, or sensitive information in your submissions.

Let’s showcase the great work happening across Iowa!

04/02/2026

🎤 Your voice shapes our stage! Who do you want to hear at this year’s conference?

IPMA is now accepting speaker recommendations for our annual conference. Have someone in mind? We’d love to hear your ideas!

Send suggestions to:
📧 [email protected]

Help us create a conference built for our members and our industry.

03/24/2026

🎉 Committee Spotlight

Please join us in welcoming Colton Crabtree-Wilks with D&R Pest Control to the IPMA Advanced Training Committee!

Colton serves as a certified pest control technician, mentor, and trainer within his company, where he helps guide and support fellow technicians in the field. His passion for training and professional development makes him a great addition to the committee.

The Advanced Training Committee works to strengthen educational opportunities for pest management professionals across Iowa and help advance the next generation of industry leadership.

We’re excited to have Colton helping shape the future of training within IPMA!

03/16/2026

🌐 Built for our members. Designed for our industry.

We’re excited to share the newly redesigned Iowa Pest Management Association website!

The updated site makes it easier for members to stay connected, access training opportunities, register for events, and keep up with the latest industry news across Iowa.

Take a look and explore everything the new site has to offer:

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03/15/2026

There’s a lot happening this month at IPMA! From welcoming new members to the Advanced Training Committee to announcing the upcoming IPMA Golf Outing and launching our newly redesigned website, we’re excited to share the latest updates from across the Iowa pest management community.

Read the full blog to learn more about what’s happening this month and how you can stay involved.

👉 Read the full update here:
https://iowapest.starchapter.com/blog/march-2026-ipma-news-and-updates

03/12/2026

Join pest management leaders at the 2026 Spotlight Series: Sustainability to explore how sustainable practices can strengthen your business. This engaging program highlights practical ideas, proven strategies, and real-world examples that help improve efficiency, support long-term growth, and position your company for the future.

Register by March 23, 2026, and save with early bird pricing.

https://hubs.la/Q046qQHs0

03/12/2026

Two new scholarships have been established by the Pest Management Foundation to support the next generation of pest management professionals: the Rick Bell Industry Affairs Scholarship and the Wayne Golden Leadership in Action Scholarship. Applications for these and all other Foundation scholarships will open in October.
https://hubs.la/Q046fhF20

11/24/2025

🌟 Thank You from IPMA! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Iowa Pest Management Association Conference! Your energy, engagement, and commitment to strengthening our industry made this year’s event a tremendous success.

We extend our deepest appreciation to our speakers, who shared invaluable insights and expertise about the ever-evolving pest management industry. Your knowledge helps elevate our work and inspires all of us to continue improving.

And to our incredible business sponsors, thank you for your generous support. We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Your partnership is essential to making events like this possible.

We are grateful for this amazing community and look forward to seeing you again next year!

– Iowa Pest Management Association