News of VPMA activities, events, training and community work.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. On 6 October 2026 NPMA (US) released its 2025–2026 Impact Report, themed “Protecting What Matters”, reviewing a fiscal year of advocacy, workforce development, education and events and previewing initiatives for the year ahead.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. NPMA (US), in partnership with Ecovar, announced that the programme for PestWorld East 2027 is available. The event takes place on 2–3 February 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (UAE) for pest management professionals from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, with two days of education, networking and industry collaboration.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. Pest Control Technology (PCT) reported on 8 October 2026 that the Washington State Pest Management Association (WSPMA, US) held its 2026 Rodent Academy Training (RAT) on 27–29 September 2026 in Vancouver, Washington, for pest management professionals, researchers and industry partners, under the theme “Knowledge. Skills. Real-World Impact.”
Needs the Association’s confirmation. Pest Control Technology (PCT) reported on 6 October 2026 that the Urban Pest Management Technical Committee (UPMTC), a network of pest management professionals, visited Oklahoma State University in Stillwater (US) to learn from its researchers and to run a joint workshop on stored product pest management.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The US National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced on 5 October 2026 that the Pest Management Foundation has opened its call for applications for the 2026–2027 scholarships. Applications are due by 30 November 2026, and recipients will be announced in mid-January 2027.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The 2 October 2026 issue of BugBytes, the newsletter of the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA, US), welcomes new members, opens award nominations, invites members to an online orientation and calls for two community activities: a coat drive for homeless veterans and a “Week of Service” from 2 to 7 November 2026.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. Pest Magazine (UK) reported on 5 October 2026 that the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) Belfast Training Forum takes place on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Millbrook Lodge, Ballynahinch (Northern Ireland). The free event brings together technical talks, a panel debate and hands-on training for pest professionals.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The Northampton Chronicle & Echo (UK) reported on 6 October 2026 that, ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October, the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) urged households not to delay seeking help if they find pests at home, warning of the impact infestations can have on mental health.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The US National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced on 14 September 2026 that its Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Thursday 22 October 2026, 7:30–8:00 AM (CDT), in Texas Stage AB & Corridor at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, during PestWorld 2026.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. On 7 September 2026 the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) posted a “member opportunity”: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is carrying out early market engagement on pest management services for Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards, and invites businesses of all sizes in South and West Wales to take part.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The UK National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) announced on 2 September 2026 that registration is open for PestTech 2026, on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes: an exhibition, technical presentations, practical demonstrations and a Wasp Workshop. Entry is free, but registration is required.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. On 22 September 2026 the Washington State Pest Management Association (WSPMA) posted the call of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA, USA) to use Rodent Awareness Week, 18–24 October 2026, to teach customers about rodent prevention, warning signs and when to call a professional.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. PestEx/BPCA reported on 29 July 2026 that PestAware Summit 2027 will be held at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on 17 March 2027, with four streams aimed mainly at clients and pest-risk decision-makers, and announced eight PPC Live On Tour dates for 2027. This is BPCA’s calendar, not VPMA’s.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026 preliminary programme page (NZICC, Auckland, 15–17 July 2026), opened on 4 October 2026, lists the opening ceremony, two technical streams, workshops and the Gala Dinner. Timings, topics and speakers may change.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. The FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026 registration page (Auckland, 15–17 July 2026), opened on 3 October 2026, lists lower early-bird rates for FAOPMA/PMANZ/AEPMA members than for international non-members, and says members may request an exclusive code at pestsummit2026@faopma.com. Early bird closed 31 May 2026.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. FAOPMA’s news page of 21 May 2026 and the ExCo Update PDF of 15 May 2026 signed by President Raju Parulkar list three new country members: Vietnam, Nepal and APJIPMI (Indonesia). This is the FAOPMA line, not a release from the Association office.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. Not a meeting that has taken place.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample report after a quarterly Executive Committee meeting. Not an issued document.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample training session in the second quarter of 2027. It does not replace the October 2026 autumn training page or change that page’s date.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. The office could later propose which members to visit. This page schedules no visit.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample periodic technical meeting. Not a meeting that has taken place.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample report after a technical meeting. Not an issued document.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample seminar for members to exchange experience in the third quarter of 2027. No programme is fixed.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. The Association could keep in touch with FAOPMA and read federation notices. This is not a report of a completed trip.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample periodic meeting of the Inspection Board. Not a meeting that has taken place, and no inspection finding is recorded.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample report after an Inspection Board meeting. Not an issued document, and it contains no inspection finding.
Indicative – needs the Association’s confirmation. A sample gathering of members in the fourth quarter of 2027. There is no guest list.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. Short technical notes for members could be drafted later. This page has not issued any.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. Members could be pointed to legal texts the competent authority has already published. The Association issues no rule on this page.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. Phone numbers and addresses in the directory could be checked when they are out of date. This page publishes no new directory.
Proposed – needs the Association’s confirmation. A public calendar could list only items the Association has confirmed. This calendar page is still a sample.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. FAOPMA’s country-member list, opened on 2 October 2026, lists Vietnam Pest Management Association with the address “1 Yersin 289 Kim Nguu”, phone 84-91-3074450 and email tranvuphongnihe@gmail.com. The Association should confirm this contact line before it is used as the official one.
Needs the Association’s confirmation. An article of 13 October 2023 in Kinh tế Môi trường, by Ke Toai and Huy Binh, says Tran Chi Cuong (of the KingVina brand) was then a Vice President of the Vietnam Pest Management Association, and describes VPMA as a professional association permitted by state agencies.
An article updated on 18 July 2022 in the Vietnam Journal of Preventive Medicine, with Tran Chi Cuong and Tran Vu Phong among the authors, describes some Association activities in 2020 in Hanoi, Ha Tinh and Son La. Some figures differ from items already posted on vpma.vn.
vpma.vn states that the Ministry of Home Affairs permitted the Association to be established under Decision No. 829/QĐ-BNV of 17 September 2019, with the English name Vietnam Pest Management Association (VPMA). The Vietnam Journal of Preventive Medicine cites the same decision number and date.
The FAOPMA Pest Summit 2024, hosted by the Indian Pest Control Association, was held on 7–10 August 2024 at the Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. VPMA members who registered as a group received a reduced fee.
The Vietnam Pest Management Association and members attended the FAOPMA Pest Summit 2022 at the Kyoto International Conference Center, Japan, on 6–8 November 2022, hosted by the Japan Pest Control Association.
According to FAOPMA’s ExCo Update of 15 May 2026, Vietnam is one of three newly approved national members, with Nepal and APJIPMI (Indonesia).
On 23 July 2026 in Hanoi, Mr Tran Chi Cuong, VPMA Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Hoang Nam Distribution JSC (Kingvina, a member of the Association), met World Poultry magazine about communication on insect-related disease prevention in livestock.
With the agreement of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health, a congress of more than 60 official delegates elected an Executive Committee of 17 members. Mr Tran Chi Cuong was elected Chairman.
Specialists shared updated information on insecticide products and on how to use them safely. Members joined on site and online.
Looking back on the first years, the Executive Committee congratulated leaders, members and everyone who had contributed to the Association.
VPMA and the Human Resources Professional Association (HRP) held the workshop with speaker Doan Van Anh, and a study visit to IDSV.
From May to August 2021, eight online classes (content following Ministry of Health guidance) were held. About 400 participants received an Association certificate of course completion.
On 17 June 2023 VPMA held a workshop on insecticide sprayers. Specialists shared experience with common and newer equipment. Many member organisations and suppliers took part.
The Association invited delegates and members to the ceremony on 28 December 2022 at 83 Hao Nam, Hanoi.
With Son La CDC, 22 members joined a programme supporting highland children in Suoi Tau village, Phu Yen district.
With the National Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, VPMA delivered gifts and 20 million VND to Ha Tinh CDC for post-flood disease control.
The Association mobilised 25 members, 10 cars and 15 sprayers. Members joined Ministry of Health mobile team No. 2 in Quang Binh.
In October 2020 VPMA and the Ong Cham group supported disinfection, mosquito control, and gifts for teachers and pupils in the highlands.
On 28 July 2020 the Association briefed members on dengue and on newer approaches to mosquito control, and members met one another.
With mass organisations, VPMA disinfected five hotspots, with more than 100 member-visits, 30 sprayer-visits and 10 cars.
On a journey the length of Vietnam, VPMA visited the Thong Dong ecological, cultural and spiritual site and donated one container of pest-control product.
The book collects writing on the work of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the home-affairs sector, and organisations and individuals who have contributed.
