NPMA opens registration for 2026 Legislative Day

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Legislative Day, taking place March 15–17, 2026, in Washington, DC.

NPMA Legislative Day is the association’s premier advocacy event, bringing pest management professionals together to engage directly with policymakers and advocate on issues critical to public health, food safety, property protection and the future of the industry. The program offers a comprehensive experience that combines education, collaboration and impactful advocacy on Capitol Hill.

Attendees will take part in keynote presentations, expert-led panels and focused sessions on emerging policy and regulatory challenges, along with opportunities to engage in NPMA board of directors, committee and council meetings.

Highlights of the 2026 Legislative Day include:

• NPMA board of directors meeting on Saturday, March 14, offering insight into the strategic direction guiding the industry.
• Committee and council meetings on Sunday, March 15 and Monday, March 16, open to all members and designed to foster peer engagement and collaboration.
• Kids’ day on Monday, March 16, featuring a fun, supervised outing in Washington, DC, allowing families to attend while participants engage in programming.
• Capitol Hill appointments on Tuesday, March 17, where attendees will meet directly with Members of Congress to advocate for the industry’s top legislative priorities.

NPMA Legislative Day provides valuable opportunities to connect with peers from across the country while strengthening the industry’s collective voice through coordinated advocacy and policy engagement.

Registration and additional event details are available at www.npmapestworld.org/legislativeday.

To learn more about the full program and plans for 2026 visit the NPMA’s website.

2025 Legislative Day overview

PMPs arrived in Washington, D.C. in 2025 with four main focuses, all impacting the industry this year:

• Pesticide preemption: PMPs asked legislators to support the inclusion of pesticide preemption in the 2025 Farm Bill — a package of legislation primarily related to agriculture, food and farming — to ensure pesticides continue to be regulated by scientific experts.
• Rodenticides: PMPs asked for support in maintaining access to reliable, effective rodent control solutions.
• Global malaria control: As protectors of public health, PMPs know it is critical to help eliminate mosquito-borne diseases that may affect Americans who travel, work and serve in countries where malaria is prevalent. They asked legislators to support the President’s Malaria Initiative in the 2026 fiscal year appropriations process.
• 25C tax credit: The Efficient Energy Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) allows homeowners to receive tax credits for insulation treated with pesticide or insulation that must be replaced following a pest infestation. PMPs asked legislators to maintain the tax credit.