NPMA’s Women’s Forum strengthens member bonds

The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Women’s Forum celebrates the contributions of women across the professional pest control industry. The time is meant to inspire self-discovery and build stronger bonds so we can work together to address industry challenges and make our communities healthier.

This year’s forum, which took place May 12-14 in Austin, Texas, included conversations on proven strategies to grow the industry — such as using key industry words when recruiting to attract women in other industries. It was refreshing to hear a national company report that one in four employees in its Pacific Northwest region are women, and they are consistently top performers.

There was also discussion about making organizations more supportive of women via policies and processes, which ultimately retains women in the industry. The event also included honoring an outstanding lineup of 88 Impact Award recipients, including Envu’s own Debbie Koufas.

As we navigate the complexities in our industry, remember an African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As the premier sponsor of the Women’s Forum, we’re grateful to the NPMA for another spectacular gathering. We look forward to seeing everyone at PestWorld in October.