Industry veteran recognized by NPMA, Sprague Pest Solutions

Trevelen receives Lifetime Membership from NPMA

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently announced that Lifetime Membership in the Association has been bestowed upon Larry Treleven, celebrating his career as a leader and unwavering dedication to the pest management industry.

“Larry is one of the icons,” said Emily Thomas Kendrick, president of NPMA, in a news release. “He is a true champion for the industry and has taught so many of us to carry the torch forward.”

Dominique Stumpf, NPMA CEO, shared her enthusiasm: “Anyone — in the industry or not — who spends time with Larry comes away with a great history lesson and an appreciation for professional pest management. This is such a well-deserved recognition.”

Larry is a founding member of NPMA’s Professional Pest Management Alliance that promotes the value of professional pest management services to consumers, was NPMA President from 1994-1995, and received NPMA’s 2023 Pinnacle Award along with his brother Alfie.

“Larry was one of the primary forces that helped to build the Alliance from the very beginning. His tireless advocacy for the professional pest control industry and his belief in the good work that our industry has inspired leaders industry-wide”, shared Jim Fredericks, Executive Director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance. 

Ross Treleven, CEO & President of Sprague, said, “My dad’s genuine care for people has served as an inspiration for employees and industry peers alike. He truly lives service above self.”

As an NPMA Lifetime Member, Larry will receive the benefits of membership as well as complimentary registration to future PestWorlds—small tokens of appreciation for the immeasurable impact he has had on our industry.

Sprague Pest Solutions honors Trevelen

As part of its 100th year celebration, Sprague Pest Solutions introduced a new and historic honor at its 2026 Super Meeting and 11^th Annual Awards Gala: the Lifetime Achievement Award. The inaugural award was presented to Lawrence “Larry” Treleven in recognition of his more than 50 years of service and extraordinary impact on the company’s growth, leadership and culture.

Treleven joined Sprague as employee number three, working alongside his father Alfred H. “Bob” Treleven Jr. and his brother Alfred “Alfie” H. Treleven III.  Together, they helped transform a small family operation into a leading multi-state commercial pest management provider. The award was presented by Larry’s son, Ross Treleven, a member of the fourth generation and Sprague’s current President and CEO.

Throughout his career, Larry played a pivotal role in expanding Sprague’s footprint, developing its first quality assurance team and building a reputation rooted in integrity and service excellence. His influence expanded beyond growth metrics. He has helped define the company’s culture by consistently modeling humility, accountability and a care for others.

“Larry has poured his heart and soul into Sprague for over 5 decades,” said Ross Treleven. “Every chapter of our history has been shaped by his leadership and commitment to doing right by people. There is no one whose impact on this organization runs deeper.”