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In Case You Missed It: Learn About NPMA’s NEW Health Insurance Exchange

Click here to view last week's webinar to learn all about the NPMA Health Insurance Exchange!

The NPMA Health Insurance Exchange partners with reputable insurance providers to offer members cost-effective benefit options that make sense in an increasingly unpredictable marketplace.

With a focus on flexibility, our Exchange does away with "all-or-nothing" packages and empowers members to select specific benefit offerings that best fit the size and requirements of their business.

Click here to learn more.

News From National

NPMA Releases Pride and Professionalism Video

Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2017/11/14/npma-releases-pride-and-professionalism-video/ to view the full article online.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Executive Leadership Program

Different voices can play an important role in accomplishing NPMA’s goals. The Executive Leadership Program was created to find passionate, committed, and engaged individuals from all parts of the country who want to enhance NPMA and the membership experience while connecting with industry leaders.

During this program, ELP candidates will participate in a two-year planned curriculum that prepares them for association leadership. NPMA will appoint PMPs from across the country to participate in the Executive Leadership Program. NPMA will fund your participation and travel to Academy and PestWorld, so that you can be part of our board meeting, share your experiences and take advantage of networking and learning activities.

Interested? Click here to complete an application and here to learn more about the criteria. The application process will close on December 15.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=472023&issueID=55560 to view the full article online.

Don't Be Ill-Prepared for the Continual Evolution of the "Digital Consumer"

There is still time to make plans to join us November 28-30 in Salt Lake City for three days of tech-talk and tips on how to use new technologies to help streamline your office processes and rev up your growth. Click here to view the full program and here to register.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=471935&issueID=55560 to view the full article online.

Weekly Headlines

EPA Approves Bacteria-Infected Insects to Kill Mosquitoes

CNET

Lab-grown mosquitoes armed with bacterium Wolbachia pipientis could be the key to killing off insects that often transmit dangerous viruses such as Zika.

Visit https://www.cnet.com/news/epa-wolbachia-bacteria-infected-insects-kill-mosquitoes-mosquitomate/ to view the full article online.

Did Zika Cause More Miscarriages Than Microcephaly?

NPR

Researchers in the central Brazilian state of Sao Paulo now say that Zika may be more likely to produce a miscarriage than a baby with a smaller than normal head.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/11/10/563364000/did-zika-cause-more-miscarriages-than-microcephaly to view the full article online.

The Lord Howe Stick Insect is Officially Back from the Dead

ScienceNews

DNA evidence shows the insects survived what scientists thought was an extinction.

Visit https://www.sciencenews.org/article/lord-howe-stick-insect-extinction to view the full article online.

63 Percent of New York Restaurants Have Been Cited for Rodent Infestations

Grub Street

According to restaurant inspections sheets, 63 percent—or more than 15,000—of New York City restaurants have been cited at some point for rodents.

Visit http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/11/63-percent-of-new-york-restaurants-have-had-rodent-sightings.html to view the full article online.

Which Room Of Your House Has The Most Bugs?

The Verge

More diverse communities of bugs set up camps in living rooms more than kitchens, a new study says.

Visit https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/12/16632320/bugs-insects-spiders-indoors-house-living-room-kitchen to view the full article online.

EPA Registers the Wolbachia ZAP Strain in Live Male Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

EPA

On November 3, 2017, EPA registered a new mosquito biopesticide – ZAP Males® - that can reduce local populations of the type of mosquito (Aedes albopictus, or Asian Tiger Mosquitoes) that can spread numerous diseases of significant human health concern, including the Zika virus.

Visit https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-registers-wolbachia-zap-strain-live-male-asian-tiger-mosquitoes to view the full article online.

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