'Tradition Meets Innovation' is Theme of 2026 Purdue Pest Management Conference

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management (CUIPM) and the Department of Entomology will host the 90th annual Pest Management Conference from Jan. 12-14 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, 2026 conference attendees will have three days of exploring groundbreaking ideas, the latest technologies and discussing cutting-edge techniques in pest management.

With the theme "Tradition Meets Innovation," 2026 session topics include mosquito control, wood-destroying insects, fumigation, pesticide resistance, AI technologies, rodent control and chances to network with vendors in the exhibitor hall, see live demos and celebrate 90 years of the long-standing conference.