The speakers cover topics that will help place your business above the bar in today’s technology-driven environment. This conference provides a strong focus on awareness of trends, tools and concepts for the betterment of your technicians, your business and our industry.
Up to 7 hours
300+
Feb 25-27, 2027
Hood River, OR
February 25–27, 2027. Saturday’s Track A and Track B sessions are eligible for CEUs.
Program
Thursday program to be announced
Opening
Welcome & NPMA updates — New updates from the NPMA
Mike Bullert, NPMA Vice President
General session
Big Time Pest Control: Using Technology as a Competitive Advantage
Mike Bullert
Sponsorship available
Break
Break
10:30 to 10:40am
General session
All In: A Journey to Purpose in Pest Management
Samantha Malone
Midday
Lunch & Vendor Exhibits
General session
Leveling up: Using Customer Research to Power your Business
Dr. Jim Fredricks
Sponsor: available
Track A
Rodenticides and Regulations
Andre Branc
Track C
OPCA State Association Meeting
Track A
Rodenticides and Regulations
Andre Branc
Track C
WSPMA State Association Meeting
WSPMA
Evening
Silent Auction Reception & Vendor Exhibits
Sponsor: available
Evening
Banquet & Live Auction
Semi-formal attire
Morning
Continental Breakfast; Vendor Exhibits
Meeting
PNWPMC Board Meeting
All attendees Welcome are encouraged to attend!
Opening
Welcome
Track A CEU eligible
You Don’t Have to Be an Entomologist to ID Insects
Dr. Mike Potter
Sponsorship available
Track B CEU eligible
Rodent Roadmap – Journey into the World of Rodent Management
Andrew Fisher
Track A CEU eligible
Formulations deep dive
Dr. Lisa Eppler
Track B CEU eligible
Invasive’s: The Power of One Report
Cassie w/WSDA
Sponsorship available
Break
Break
9:50 to 10:00am
Track A CEU eligible
Why I Ignored the Label
Jim Shaver
Track B CEU eligible
Roaches Revealed: Biology, Health Risks, and Effective Cockroach Management Strategies
Heather Patterson
Track A CEU eligible
Bugs Behaving Badly: Extraordinary Infestations
Dr. Mike Potter
Sponsorship available
Track B CEU eligible
Pollinators
BASU Grad Student? (awaiting confirmation)
Sponsorship available
Midday
Lunch & Vendor Exhibits
Lunch and learn WSU held C&T specialty course overflow
General session
“Skeeters”
Dr. Stan Cope
Sponsorship available
Track A CEU eligible
Public Health and Pest Management: Mosquitos and Washington a true story
Dr. Liz Dykstra
Sponsorship available
Track B CEU eligible
Ants
Dr. Ryan Neff
Break
Break
2:50 to 3:00pm
Track A CEU eligible
The latest Research, biology and treatment strategies for controlling NW Ants
Dr. Laurel D. Hansen
Sponsorship available
Track B CEU eligible
Washington C&T (Specialty Course — Washington License Holders Only)
Dowen Jocson, WSU
Track C
Leadership Business Breakout
Dr. Stan Cope, et al
Sponsorship available
Closing
Raffle, Door Prizes & Conference Close
Feb 26, 2027
Feb 25 – Feb 27, 2027
Feb 27, 2027
Best Western Hood River Inn
1108 East Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2200
Be sure to “edit stay” to the right on the screen with the dates of your stay to see all room types available. The room block will be held until the cut-off date of February 1st so be sure to make your reservations on time.
Manufacturers, distributors, software vendors, and service partners exhibiting across all three days. Booths are open during every break and both receptions.
Sponsorship
$400 – $500
Exhibitor
$455
Prepare your pest control business for tomorrow.
