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One of the biggest events in the pest management industry is coming to Texas this October.
PestWorld 2026 will bring pest management professionals, manufacturers, distributors, researchers, and industry leaders together for several days of education, networking, new products, and business opportunities.
The event, hosted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), takes place October 20–23, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
If you're a pest management professional, this is one event worth having on your calendar.
View the official PestWorld 2026 event page
When and Where Is PestWorld 2026?
PestWorld 2026 runs from October 20 through October 23, 2026.
The event will be held at:
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
The event is expected to bring together more than 4,000 pest management professionals and industry attendees from across the country and beyond.
That makes PestWorld a great opportunity to connect with people working in virtually every part of the pest management industry.
A Massive Exhibit Hall
For many attendees, the exhibit hall is one of the biggest attractions at PestWorld.
The 2026 show floor will feature more than 250 exhibitors across 128,000 square feet, giving attendees plenty of opportunities to see the latest products, equipment, technology, software, and services available to the pest management industry.
It's also a chance to actually talk with manufacturers and suppliers, ask questions, see products in person, and discover solutions you may not come across during your normal day-to-day work.
And if you're interested in expanding into bird control, Avitrol will be at Booth #1018.
Stop by and talk with the Avitrol team about bird management, product solutions, and opportunities to add bird control to your pest management services.
Education for Today's Pest Professional
PestWorld isn't just about walking the trade show floor.
The event also offers a wide range of educational sessions designed to help pest professionals improve both their technical knowledge and their businesses.
Sessions cover areas such as technical pest management, business management, wildlife, safety, fumigation, wood-destroying organisms, and other important areas of the industry.
There are also opportunities to earn continuing education credits.
For technicians, it's an opportunity to sharpen skills and learn about new developments.
For owners and managers, the business-focused sessions can provide ideas for improving operations, developing employees, increasing revenue, and growing a pest control company.
You can see the complete schedule and educational opportunities on the official PestWorld 2026 program page.
Networking Is Just as Important as the Education
One of the biggest benefits of attending an industry event like PestWorld is getting out of the office and meeting other people in the industry.
You'll have opportunities to talk with pest control owners, technicians, managers, distributors, manufacturers, and other professionals who understand the challenges of running a pest management business.
Sometimes the most valuable conversations happen between sessions or while walking the exhibit floor.
You can compare what other companies are doing, discover new ideas, make new connections, and build relationships that can continue well beyond the event.
PestWorld Starts Before October 20
There are also events taking place before the main PestWorld program gets underway.
On Monday, October 19, attendees can participate in the TPCA Hosted Clay Shoot.
Then, during the main event, there are additional networking opportunities and special events, including the NPMA PAC Reception on Tuesday, October 20.
These events give attendees even more opportunities to connect with other professionals outside of the traditional conference sessions.
PestFest Closes Out the Week
After several days of education, networking, and time on the show floor, PestWorld wraps up with PestFest on Friday, October 23.
The closing celebration will bring a Texas-style atmosphere to the event with food, live music, and plenty of opportunities to relax and network with other pest professionals.
It's a good way to finish the week while spending time with the people you've met throughout the event.
Why Should PMPs Attend PestWorld 2026?
For pest management professionals, PestWorld is an opportunity to do more than simply look at new products.
It's a chance to learn, network, discover new opportunities, and find ways to grow your business.
You can learn about new technology.
You can discover new products and services.
You can earn continuing education credits.
You can meet other pest professionals.
And you can find new ways to expand the services you offer your customers.
If you're heading to Grapevine this October, make sure you take some time to explore everything PestWorld has to offer.
And if bird control is an area you're looking to grow, make sure you stop by Avitrol at Booth #1018.
