Provider switches, software contracts, and chemical supplier deals for the year all trace back to a conversation at a conference. If you sell into pest control, your booth or your badge needs to be at the right events.

Here's our list of the top 10 pest control conferences 2026 and pest control trade shows with dates, locations, and who each one is best for.

PestWorld

Location: Grapevine, TX

Dates: October 20-23, 2026

Purpose: Growth / Revenue

Attendee Count: 2,000-5,000

Website: https://www.npmapestworld.org/

PestWorld is the flagship PestWorld conference and pest control convention from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA PestWorld). 2,000-5,000 pest control professionals. Exhibits, CE, technical training, business management tracks, and networking. The top event for pest control company owners, technicians, and vendors.

Why attend: 2,000-5,000 pest control professionals. Four days in Grapevine (DFW). Best for companies selling software, equipment, chemicals, or services to pest control operators.

Apartmentalize

Location: New Orleans, LA

Dates: June 17-19, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 10,000+

Website: https://naahq.org/events/apartmentalize

Apartmentalize is the National Apartment Association's annual conference. Apartmentalize 2026 returns to New Orleans. 10,000+ property managers and multifamily operators. Pest control is a recurring operational need for apartment communities; vendors and pest control companies attend to reach decision-makers who hire pest services.

Why attend: 10,000+ property managers. Three days in New Orleans. Best for pest control companies and vendors selling into multifamily and property management.

ISSA Show North America

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Dates: November 17-19, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 10,000+

Website: https://www.issashow.com/en/home.html

The ISSA Show North America (often searched as ISSA show) is the largest cleaning and facility services trade show. 10,000+ attendees from janitorial, building service contractors, and facility management. Overlap with pest control: many BSCs offer or sub pest services, and facility buyers source both.

Why attend: 10,000+ facility and cleaning professionals. Three days in Las Vegas. Best for pest control vendors and software companies targeting commercial and facility accounts.

GPCA Summer Conference

Location: Hilton Head Island, SC

Dates: June 29 - July 1, 2026

Purpose: Community / Networking

Attendee Count: 500-1,000

Website: https://www.gpca.org/

The GPCA (Georgia Pest Control Association) Summer Conference covers the Southeast. 500-1,000 attendees. Education, networking, and exhibits for pest control operators in Georgia and surrounding states. Fills the Southeast regional gap in the calendar.

Why attend: 500-1,000 pest control professionals. Three days in Hilton Head. Best for companies targeting Southeast pest control operators.

Midwest PestCon

Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI

Dates: February 10-11, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 2,000-5,000

Website: https://wisconsinpest.com/event-6436807

Midwest PestCon is a major regional pest control trade show for the Midwest. 2,000-5,000 attendees. Technical training, exhibits, and networking for pest control companies across Wisconsin and surrounding states.

Why attend: 2,000-5,000 pest control professionals. Two days in Wisconsin Dells. Best for companies selling into Midwest pest control operators.

Eastern Conference

Location: Hot Springs, AR

Dates: March 17-19, 2026

Purpose: Community / Networking

Attendee Count: 2,000-5,000

Website: https://www.eastconference.org/

The Eastern Conference is an NPMA-affiliated pest management conference for the East and South Central regions. 2,000-5,000 attendees. Education, exhibits, and networking for pest control operators.

Why attend: 2,000-5,000 pest control professionals. Three days in Hot Springs. Best for companies targeting Eastern and South Central pest control markets.

Texas Pest Expo

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Dates: June 16-18, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 2,000-5,000

Website: https://txpestexpo.com/

The Texas pest expo is the state's main pest control conference. 2,000-5,000 attendees. CE, exhibits, and Texas-focused pest management education.

Why attend: 2,000-5,000 pest control professionals. Three days in Fort Worth. Best for companies targeting Texas and Southwest pest control operators.

Pest Control Technician's School

Location: Durham, NC

Dates: January 26-29, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 1,000-2,000

Website: https://www.ncpestmanagement.org/aws/NCPMA/pt/sp/pct-school

The Pest Control Technician's School (PCT School) is a training-focused pest control conference hosted by the North Carolina Pest Management Association. 1,000-2,000 technicians and operators. Certification prep, technical education, and exhibitors.

Why attend: 1,000-2,000 pest control technicians and managers. Four days in Durham. Best for companies selling training, equipment, or software to pest control technicians.

FieldRoutes & Aspire User Conference

Location: Orlando, FL

Dates: October 7-9, 2026

Purpose: Training / Certification

Attendee Count: 1,000-2,000

Website: https://www.fieldroutes.com/resources/events

The FieldRoutes & Aspire User Conference brings together users of FieldRoutes and Aspire software, two leading platforms for pest control and lawn care operations. 1,000-2,000 attendees. Product training, roadmaps, and networking for software users.

Why attend: 1,000-2,000 pest control and lawn care operators who use FieldRoutes/Aspire. Three days in Orlando. Best for complementary software vendors, equipment makers, or service providers targeting this installed base.

IAFP Annual Meeting

Location: New Orleans, LA

Dates: July 26-29, 2026

Purpose: Compliance / Regulation

Attendee Count: 2,000-5,000

Website: https://www.foodprotection.org/annualmeeting/

The IAFP (International Association for Food Protection) Annual Meeting is a food safety conference where pest control is part of the conversation. 2,000-5,000 food safety professionals. Pest management in food processing and retail is a core topic.

Why attend: 2,000-5,000 food safety professionals. Four days in New Orleans. Best for pest control vendors and consultants selling into food processing, distribution, and retail.

Plan your 2026 US pest control conference strategy

The pest control calendar is spread across the full year, unlike HVAC or dental where Q1 is stacked. Winter starts with PCT School in January and Midwest PestCon in February. Spring has Eastern Conference in March. Summer clusters Texas Pest Expo, Apartmentalize, GPCA Summer Conference, and IAFP in June and July. Fall is the busiest window: FieldRoutes in early October, PestWorld in late October, and ISSA in November.

Important decisions to make now:

Which buyer matters most? Pest control company owners at PestWorld and state PMA events. Property managers who hire pest control at Apartmentalize. Facility operators at ISSA. Food safety buyers at IAFP.

Pest-specific or adjacent? PestWorld, Midwest PestCon, Eastern Conference, and Texas Pest Expo are pure pest control. Apartmentalize, ISSA, and IAFP reach buyers who hire pest control but attend for other reasons.

National or regional? PestWorld for national reach. Midwest PestCon for the Midwest. Eastern Conference for the East and South Central. Texas Pest Expo for the Southwest. GPCA Summer Conference for the Southeast.

When will you decide? Booth prices increase as events approach. Early bird pricing typically closes 60-90 days before conference. Book now for best rates.

Pest control conferences work when combined with good data. Using Orbital's US pest control company database, identify which conference attendees match your ICP, reach out before the event, and book meetings in advance. The companies winning at conferences schedule their entire conference calendar before arriving.

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