Recap from Pest World 2009

Thank you to The National Pest Management Association for putting on a great convention. Sarah and Craig Thomas had a great time meeting colleagues, networking, learning and more!


Sarah Thomas winning PWIPM Award, Gina Lupini, Chair of PWIPM and Eco Lab Sponsor

Sarah Thomas, third generation of Craig Thomas Pest Control was awarded a scholarship from Professional Women in Pest Management, an affiliate organization of the National Pest Management Association. The PWIPM Scholarship is awarded annually to one female nationally, interested in advancing or securing a career in pest management. Ms. Thomas just graduated from SUNY New Paltz and aspires to take a more active role within the company. PWIPM provides a place for women in the pest management industry to network and has taken the initiative to define their role for women serving in the industry. “This is just the beginning of an exciting career ahead of me,” said Sarah Thomas.

Sarah and Craig Thomas in the Convention Center

Prevention Tips

Check out these tips for preventing household pests, pest infestations and the potentially dangerous health and property threats they pose. Find out how to prevent bugs and rodents from entering your home, how to avoid outdoor insects like mosquitoes and bees and how to protect your family and property from disease and property damage.

•Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home including entry points for utilities and pipes.
•Keep tree branches and shrubbery well trimmed and away from the house.
•Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.
•Store garbage in sealed containers and dispose of it regularly.
•Repair fascia and sofits and rotted roof shingles; some insects are drawn to deteriorating wood.
•Replace weather-stripping and repair loose mortar around basement foundation and windows.
•Store fire wood at least 20 feet away from the house and five inches off the ground.
•Call Craig Thomas Pest Control for additional advice and treatment if necessary.

CTPC is proud to offer many services to reduce your risk against pest.
- Exclusion work. Sealing entry points around your home to prevent insect and rodent entry.
- Chimney Caps.
- Gutters. We install, repair and clean gutters. We are the authorized dealer for Leaf Defier. Climbing your ladder every fall to clean gutters, will be crossed off your hunny to do list.
- Door Sweeps. Any doors or garage doors improperly sealed. Our weather proof door sweeps prevent insect and rodent entry.
- CTPC also offers many other pest control, home repair and insulation services, just ask!

Prevention Tips provided by: http://www.pestworld.org/For-Consumers/Prevention-Tips

Sarah Thomas - 2009 Winner of The Professional Woman In Pest Management Scholarship

September 14, 2009

Ms. Sarah Thomas
1186 Route 9G
Hyde Park, NY 12538


Dear Sarah,

On behalf of Professional Women in Pest Management and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), I congratulate you on your effort placed in applying for the PWIPM Scholarship. We appreciate your dedication to the industry and enjoyed getting to know you a little better.

The judges were tasked with evaluating an excellent pool of applicants and yours certainly stood out as one of the best. In fact, we are proud to present you as our 2009 PWIPM Scholarship winner.

As you know part of the scholarship is a complimentary registration to NPMA’s annual convention, PestWorld 2009 so we hope that you’ll be attending and participate in PWIPM activities, which includes the PWIPM Reception on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. where you’ll be presented with the scholarship award.


Warm regards,



Dominique Stumpf CMP
Vice President