Attendess had an opportunity to have their pictures taken with showgirls. | Bed Bug Central's Phil Cooper (right) was among the exhibitor's at this year's show. |
PCO and congressional candidate Bob Dold raised money during PestWorld. Dold's candidacy has created quite a buzz in the pest control industry. |
The final night gala, sponsored by BASF, was a performance by a supergroup featuring members from groups such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey, Boston and others. |
Dr. John Osmun was recognized with NPMA's Pinnacle Award for a lifetime of contributions to the pest control industry |
Outgoing NPMA President Bruce Carter (left) passes the gavel to incoming NPMA President Raleigh Jenkins. |
James Ma was the general session speaker on Tuesday. Ma was the subject of the movie "21" which was the true-life story of an MIT card-counting team that "took down" Vegas. Ma's presentation was sponsored by Dow AgroSciences. |
Exhibitors had an opportunity to show off their products during today's Product Showcase. Here, Pesty Promos displays their customized door hangers. |
Pi Chi Omega's new President Cisse Spragins, accepts the gavel from outgoing Pi Chi Omega President Gerry Wegner. |
PPMA Chairman Tommy Fortson provided an update on PPMA activities prior to the Wednesdat morning general sesssion, which was sponored by PPMA. |
Among those industry professionals who presented educational sessions was Alan Bernard. |
Bob Pritchard, a global marketing manager who has consulted for several major Fortune 500 companies, was the Wednesday general session speaker, sponsored by PPMA. |
NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer spoke during the opening ceremonies of PestWorld 2009. |
Rat Pack impersonators performed as part of the opening ceremonies sponsored by Bayer Environmental Science |
Kurt Trombetti, president of the Nevada Pest Control Association welcomed attendees. |
Bayer Environmental Science commemorated 25 years since Maxforce was launched. On hand to celebrate were (from l to r) Joe Barile, Austin Frishman and Gordon Morrison. |
It wouldn't be Las Vegas without the unusual attractions. |
It also wouldn't be Las Vegas without an Elvis impersonator. |
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