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• HR Hot Topics for Pest Control Companies with Marci LaRouech

  • When
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    91

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  HR HOT TOPICS FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANIES WITH MARCI LAROUECH

  Stay ahead of the curve with a timely discussion on the latest HR challenges and trends impacting pest control companies. This session will highlight key areas business owners and managers should be aware of to better support their teams, stay compliant, and strengthen workplace culture. Designed to spark ideas and provide practical takeaways, this conversation will cover the most pressing HR issues shaping the industry today.

  Pricing: 

  NEPMA Members - FREE
  Future Members - FREE

  
  

  Each month, leading industry pros share proven strategies to help pest control companies increase profits, sharpen operations, and stay competitive.

  
  

  SERIES SCHEDULE: (All Sessions are 11A to 12P) 

  • March 12, 2026: Saving the Cancel: Turning Customer Loss into Loyalty with Mickey Thomas

  
  How to join: The Zoom link will be sent to registrants via the email address used for registration a few days before the webinar. Please be sure to download or update Zoom, if needed, before the sessions.

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• MDAR Category 41 Certification Exam Coaching

  • When
    Friday, February 20, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Category 41 Certification Exam Coaching

  February 20, 2026

  8:30am-12:30pm | Virtual

  This one day session is designed to help licensed personnel prepare for the MDAR Category 41 Certification exam. It is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying.

  Attendees should:

  • Been licensed applicators for at least two years, 
  • Been employed in a pesticide-use related field (such as turf, ornamental, landscape or arboriculture) for two years, 
  • Have a related college degree, technical training or completed a pesticide related correspondence course. 

  *The state requires at least two years experience in a pesticide related field to qualify to sit for the category 41 exam.*

  Preparing for the session - Study Materials:

   Approximately 1/2 of the 125 questions in the exam are based on core manual material.   

  MDAR study materials include:

  • Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act) 

  • 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)

  • Massachusetts Core Supplement

  • Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)

  The remainder of the exam is based on Truman's Scientific Guide To Pest Management Operations (7th edition).
  

  While our program cannot guarantee participants will pass the exam, it is intended to offer pointers and tips to help exam takers better position themselves to take the exam. 

  Each attendee should be on their own dedicated desk or laptop computer with audio and video capability. (The session does not work well on cell phones, tablets or individuals sharing the same computer)..

  For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org

  Cancellation Policy

  Payment - $25 on or before February 13, 2026

  No Refunds After February 13

  No Refunds for No Shows

  Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org

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• MDAR Core Exam Coaching - Session 1

  • Start
    Thursday, February 26, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    Friday, February 27, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Core Exam Coaching

  February 26 - 27, 2026

  8:30am-12:30pm each day | Virtual

  
  

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IS FEBRUARY 20, 2026

  
  

  The Core Exam Coaching Session is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying. The study materials from which the state exam is based include:

  • Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act) 

  • 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)

  • Massachusetts Core Supplement

  • Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)

  The source for these study materials can be referenced at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' website.

  Each attendee will receive a link before the session to download and print work exercises used in the meeting.
  

  While our program cannot guarantee participants will pass the exam, it is intended to offer pointers and tips to help exam takers better position themselves to take the exam. 

  Each attendee should be on their own dedicated desk or laptop computer with audio and video capability. (The session does not work well on cell phones or tablets).

  For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org

  Cancellation Policy

  Payment - $25 on or before February 20, 2026

  No Refunds After February 20 

  No Refunds for No Shows

  Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org

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• 2026 Spring Training & Annual Awards

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 10752

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  Spring Training Schedule
  

  7:00am: Check In & Breakfast

  7:50am: Vendor Introductions

  8:00am: Welcome by Michael Bourdeau, NEPMA President

  8:15am: Water Protection

  Presented by Matthew Bosiak, New Hampshire Dept of Agriculture, Markets & Food

  9:15am: Regulations, Drift, Contamination

  Presented by Dr. Pam Bryer, Agrochemical Toxicologist, PHARM Division, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

  10:15am – 10:45am: Break

  10:45am: Bed Bugs vs. Carpet Beetles

  Presented by Jen Fox, ACE, Dir of Service Delivery & Franchise Liaison, Rentokil-Terminix

  11:45am – 12:30pm: Lunch

  12:30pm: School IPM and Regulations

  Presented by Taryn LaScola, Dir of Crop and Pest Services, Massachusetts Dept of Agricultural Resources

  1:30pm: School IPM Panel

  Matthew Bosiak (NH DAMF), Dr. Pam Bryer (VT AAFM), Taryn LaScola (MA DAR), Richard Berman, BCE and Kevin Moran, BCE

  2:30pm – 3:00pm: Break

  3:00pm: PFAS

  Presented Via Zoom by Dr. Doug Van Hoewyk, Toxicologist, Maine Dept of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

  3:45pm – 4:00pm: State Legislation Update

  
  

  *CEU's applied to MDAR, reciprocal to CT, ME, NH, RI, VT

  If you want to register 10 or more people, please email admin@nepma.org for assistance.
  

  Awards Dinner

  Join us at 5:30 pm for dinner and the celebration of the 2026 award recipients. The following award categories will be presented:

  • PWIPM Women of Excellence Award
  • NEPMA Professional of the Year
  • NEPMA Mark Weintraub Student Scholarship
  • Vendor of the Year Award

  Cancellation Policy:

  • Refund with a $25 cancellation fee will be issued, if notice of cancellation is given 7 days (by February 25, 2026) prior to the conference date
  • No refunds less than 7 days (after February 25, 2026) prior to the conference date
  • No refunds for no-shows day of conference

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• 2026 Exhibitors Spring Training

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 10752

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  Spring Training Preliminary Speakers and Topics:

  Taryn LaScola – Director, MA DAR - Division of Crop and Pest Services

  Matthew Bosiak – NH DAMF – Water Quality Protection Division

  Dr. Pam Bryer - Agrichemical Toxicologist, VT AAFM – PHARM Division

  Dr. Doug Van Hoewyk – Toxicologist, ME DACF – Board of Pesticides Control Division

  If you are a NEPMA Gold or Silver sponsor, please be sure to use the promo code, that was emailed to your company's point of contact, in order to receive your complimentary conference registration. The promo code is valid for one-time use only, for one complimentary registration per company.

  Not yet a NEPMA Gold or Silver sponsor? Click on the registration and you will have the opportunity to become a sponsor and unlock all the benefits of sponsorship.

  Awards Dinner

  Join us at 5:30 pm for dinner and the celebration of the 2026 award recipients. The following award categories will be presented:

  • PWIPM Women of Excellence Award
  • NEPMA Professional of the Year
  • NEPMA Mark Weintraub Student Scholarship
  • Vendor of the Year Award

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• MDAR Core Exam Coaching - Session 2

  • Start
    Thursday, March 26, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    Friday, March 27, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Core Exam Coaching

  MARCH 26 - 27, 2026

  8:30am-12:30pm each day | Virtual

  
  

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IS MARCH 20, 2026

  
  

  The Core Exam Coaching Session is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying. The study materials from which the state exam is based include:

  • Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act) 

  • 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)

  • Massachusetts Core Supplement

  • Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)

  The source for these study materials can be referenced at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' website.

  Each attendee will receive a link before the session to download and print work exercises used in the meeting.
  

  While our program cannot guarantee participants will pass the exam, it is intended to offer pointers and tips to help exam takers better position themselves to take the exam. 

  Each attendee should be on their own dedicated desk or laptop computer with audio and video capability. (The session does not work well on cell phones or tablets).

  For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org

  Cancellation Policy

  Payment - $25 on or before March 20, 2026

  No Refunds After March 20 

  No Refunds for No Shows

  Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org

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