Entomology
Moving at the speed of technology: Purdue to host the 2025 Pest Management Conference
Join the Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management at the Stewart Center for the 89th annual Pest Management Conference from Jan. 13-15. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management (CUIPM) and the Department of Entomology will host the 89th annual Pest Management Conference from Jan. 13-15 at the Stewart Center on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. This event gives industry experts a chance to share insights and new solutions, equipping attendees with the knowledge and resources needed to advance the pest control industry.
Organized jointly by the In-House Planning Committee and Industry Planning Committee and supported by industry sponsors, 2025 conference attendees will explore the latest innovations, technologies and environmentally sustainable strategies for effective pest management. With the theme “Moving at the Speed of Technology,” the event also will highlight the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the future of pest management.
This is a long-term Purdue tradition with deep links with the urban pest management community. It was the first of its kind in the United States, and we continue to work with industry to deliver the latest innovations in this educational space.” - Barry Pittendrigh, professor and the director of the CUIPM
“We are excited to host the 89th Pest Management Conference. The long-standing success of the conference reflects the foresight of those responsible for its establishment,” said Catherine Hill, professor and head of the entomology department at Purdue. “It is also due to the tireless contributions of our industry partners, faculty, staff and students who come together each year to offer an unparalleled event.”
While the 2025 Pest Management Conference is open to the public, it offers particularly valuable opportunities for advanced training. Industry professionals can earn Continuing Certification Hours and Continuing Education Unit credits. For pest control professionals, maintaining a valid commercial pesticide applicator certification is crucial, and can be renewed either through retesting or by accumulating CCHs with requirements varying by state. These hours are earned by attending university-, government- and industry-sponsored programs approved by the Office of Indiana State Chemist.
Invertebrate and vertebrate pests have an enormous impact on human and animal health, our built environments, food production systems and national security. Responsible pest management by trained specialists offers rapid mitigation of pest threats in ways that are highly efficacious and safe for both humans and the environment.” - Catherine Hill, professor and head of the entomology department
According to Pittendrigh, “We continue to have a lineup of the top speakers in the field, providing those in attendance with the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the field.”
The 2025 conference will feature a dynamic lineup of panel discussions and presentations from leading industry experts.
As the preeminent academic institution offering a pest management conference, our focus is on building a robust community of future generations of pest management experts. We do this by leveraging close relationships with our stakeholders and industry partners, while building and supporting pipelines for our talent, thus ensuring U.S. global leadership in pest management.” - Suzana Palaska, global lead for external relations and capacity development for the CUIPM
Ticket prices for the 2025 Pest Management Conference are: full registration, $380; single-day registration, $210 per day; and exhibitor registration, $670. Ticket prices will increase after Dec. 10 to: full registration, $480; single-day registration, $260 per day; and exhibitor registration, $770. To take advantage of the current rates, register here.
For registration inquiries, please contact Sam Cleveland at confreg@purdue.edu. For additional program details, reach out to Palaska at spalaska@purdue.edu or Montse Robles Gil-Rosas at roblesgi@purdue.edu
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Media contact: Devyn Ashlea Raver, draver@purdue.edu
Sources: Suzana Palaska, spalaska@purdue.edu
Agricultural Communications: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu, 765-494-8415
