A coalition built over three decades of practice.
Founded in 2007 as the Nevada Pest Control Association, NVPMA represents the licensed pest management professionals working across the state.
The Nevada Pest Management Association was founded in 2007 (as the Nevada Pest Control Association) establishing a coalition of dedicated pest management professionals, allied for the promotion of service excellence and an increased awareness of the changing environment of Nevada's pest management industry.
Since our founding each new group of elected officers has striven to build upon the ideals, relationships and foundations of their predecessors.
In recent years the NVPMA has grown to become a driving force for industry protection, education and betterment — work that is carried entirely by its membership base and partner members.
What the association does
Continuing education
CEU sessions and the Las Vegas Pest Expo keep licensed technicians and operators current on products, regulation and practice.
Legislative representation
The association follows the bills and rules that shape pest management in Nevada, and maintains a legal defense fund for the industry.
A public directory
Nevadans looking for help can find a licensed member company in their area, and reach the Bee Hotline for live relocation.
Milestones
Founded as the Nevada Pest Control Association by a group of Nevada operators.
First issue of the Nevada Pest Management Magazine — now published three times each year.
Company and partner members statewide, an annual expo, CEU programming and an active legislative presence.
Our mission
The Nevada Pest Management Association’s mission is to protect pest management professionals’ rights to operate efficient and profitable businesses, to assist in improving the quality of services provided by our members to consumers, and to create ongoing opportunities for continuing education in the field of pest management.
By-laws & Conflict of Interest Policy
The association’s governing documents, available to download.
Officers
Jeff Burns
Owner – Preventive Pest Control
Steve Vach
Owner – Pest Control Solutions Inc.
Jeff Burns
Owner – Preventive Pest Control
Nathan Kruger
Owner – D-Termination Pest Control
Board of Directors
Russ Hedland
Owner – Las Vegas Pest Control
Dwight Blackburn
Owner – Blackburn Pest Control
Sylvia Kenmuir BCE
Director of Technical Training – Target Specialty Products
Mike Holly
Outside Sales Rep – Univar Environmental Sciences
Committees
Legislative / Bylaws
Steve Vach · Jeff Burns · Joey Toth (Chair) · Russ Hedland · Misty Herman · Dwight Blackburn · Don Darilek · Jason Mayers
Membership
Becky Shudinis (Chair) · Jeff Burns · Joey Toth · Russ Hedland · Misty Herman · Keith Pratt · Jim Jarrell · Freddie Reynoso · Jason Mayers
Special Programs / Events
Mike Holly · Nathan Kruger · Robert Snyder · Jeff Burns · Russ Hedland · Misty Herman · Keith Pratt · Dwight Blackburn · Jason Mayers
Magazine / Expo
Steve Vach · Jeff Burns · Misty Herman · Don Darilek · Joey Toth · Jason Mayers
Roster as published by the association — contact us with any corrections
Join the association
Company and partner memberships both open the same door: a stronger industry in Nevada.