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Dr. Jim Fredericks
Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs
NPMA
Dr. Jim Fredericks serves as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Pest Management Association( NPMA), where he leverages his expertise as a Board Certified Entomologist to educate the public about pest-related health and safety issues. With a Ph. D. in entomology, Dr. Fredericks has become a trusted media spokesperson, regularly featured in outlets including USA Today, TODAY, Martha Stewart, Prevention, and AccuWeather, where he provides expert insights on everything from bed bugs and termites to emerging pest threats and ticks. His work bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and consumer awareness, advocating for professional pest control solutions in both residential and commercial settings.
When that ownership is fuzzy, pest control drifts into a reactive cycle
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