Upcoming Events & Trainings

September 9, 2026

VPMA 4 x 4 Happy Hour - Southwest Virginia

TBD

VPMA is hitting the road with Social 4x4 happy hours designed to bring members together across Virginia. Join us in Southwest Virginia for camaraderie, industry updates, and a chance to connect with VPMA leadership in your neck of the woods. Owners and managers, bring your crew and let VPMA treat you to a brew! All are welcome — RSVP so we can plan for enough seats and treats!

4x4 Happy Hour RSVP

September 16, 2026

VPMA 4 x 4 Happy Hour - Central Virginia

River City Roll, 939 Myers St., Richmond, VA 23230

VPMA is hitting the road with Social 4x4 happy hours designed to bring members together across Virginia. Join us for camaraderie, industry updates, and a chance to connect with VPMA leadership in your neck of the woods. Owners and managers, bring your crew and let VPMA treat you to a brew! Central Virginia will gather on September 16. All are welcome — RSVP so we can plan for enough seats and treats!

September 22, 2026
8:00AM - 5:00PM

VPMA Master Technician Series: Blood Feeding Arthropods

$230 for VPMA members and $305 for non-members Blood Feeding Arthropods.

Register for both BFA and Bed Bugs and receive a discount.

National Pest Management Association Headquarters - Fairfax, VA

The VPMA Master Technician: Blood Feeding Arthropods Workshop, offers an in-depth exploration of fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes for pest management professionals. Led by Dr. Dini Miller and David Price, BCE the workshop covers critical topics, including the identification of blood-feeding arthropods, their biology, and behavior. Participants will also delve into the epidemiology of insect-borne diseases, non-chemical control methods, and strategies for using backpack blowers and preventing drift.

The program concludes with case studies on resistance in blood-sucking pests, providing attendees with practical insights and advanced knowledge to enhance their pest management skills.

Don't miss this opportunity to add this pest group to your Master Technician Tool Belt!

September 28, 2026

VPMA Inaugural Scholarship Golf Tournament

Golfing "Fore" Future Pest Professionals!

Leeshill Golf Course, Fredericksburg, VA

VPMA is hosting the first ever VPMA Scholarship Golf Tournament. Start thinking about putting together a four-some or two from your company and join us in this inaugural event that will raise much needed funds to support VPMA scholarships. Registration is open!

Register to Play Today!

October 6, 2026
8:30AM EST

VPMA WDI Recertification Workshop - October 6, 2026 - Richmond

Registration Fees: $125 for VPMA Members/ $175 for Non-Members

Virginia Tech Richmond Center, 2810 N Parham Rd STE 300, Richmond, VA 23294

If you have earned the VPMA Certified WDI Inspector Certification, remember, to maintain your certification you need to complete a recertification course before June 30 of the year you expire. Take this course to recertify - you will only need to attend the sessions and should be dismissed by 2:30. If your WDI Certification has already expired, no problem! Attend this course and take and pass the exam to re-establish your WDI Certification. Bonus - this course will be approved for recertification credits in 7-B and 60 in Virginia, DC, Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

Click "View Event Details" to learn more, or click REGISTER NOW to sign up today!

REGISTER NOW FOR October 6th!

November 10 (10:00AM) - 12 (12:00PM), 2026

Virginia Pest Management Summit

Omni Richmond Hotel