Highlights from the 2026 FAOPMA Pest-Summit in New Zealand.
The major pest control industry conference, FAOPMA Pest-Summit, was held in July in Auckland. Hosted by the Pest Management Association of New Zealand (PMANZ) and the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA), it meant there were no standalone industry conferences in New Zealand or Australia this year. The conference was a sellout, with over 700 participants from across the region.
Although it was a regional conference, there was still a dinner for Australian participants on the first night, with the industry awards being a highlight.
Pest Manager of the Year Award winners:
- Kylee Enwright Micro Business Award: Pestlinc (Brisbane)
- Pest Management Firm Employing Fewer than 10 People: EPC – Enviro Pest Control Pty Ltd (Melbourne)
- Pest Management Firm Employing 10 or More People: GC Pest Control (Gold Coast)
- South Pacific Pest Manager of the Year: FLiCK Hygiene Pte Ltd
- Overall Winner: GC Pest Control
Other awards:
- Australian Women in Pest Management Association (AWPMA) Excellence Award: Michelle Downs, Lethal Pest Control
- Envu Excellence Award: Peter May
- AEPMA Sustainability Award (sponsored by Ensystex): Rentokil
