Our industry has a lot to be proud of this year as you and the rest of our members deliver increasing levels of professionalism and expertise. From protecting our food supply to managing disease-spreading insects, pest management plays a vital role in safeguarding public health.
To ensure the importance of our industry’s work is recognized, NPMA has released Pride and Professionalism 2017, a professionally produced video created to help your company effectively communicate the value of the pest management industry to your staff members and prospective employees.
Pride and Professionalism 2017 is available for immediate download and use. We invite you to use the video for a variety of communication efforts, such as employee recruitment, staff orientation and business development. Click here to learn more.
Wednesday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Featuring Academy Learning Lab Presenter John Barnes
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Does it sometimes seem impossible to get a handle on your life? Emails, meetings, budgeting your time…it can feel overwhelming at times.
What if you could get control of your life (at least more control)?
This webinar will provide you with specific actions that you and your company can take to bring some sanity to your work day and take control of your life. You will walk away from the session with tangible tools and ideas that you can implement immediately. Share these tools and ideas with your colleagues so that you all get better as a team when it comes to managing your email, your meetings and your time.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486258&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
On Wednesday, January 31, at the National Association of State Department's of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Departments of Interior and Commerce to improve the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation process. The conflicting statutes and processes between EPA and the Department of Interior has created a logjam of pesticide evaluations and unnecessary litigation. The net result is that endangered species are not being properly helped and a growing concern that invaluable pesticides will no longer be available for use to protect public health. The signing of the MOA and the interagency commitment to work to resolve this issue is a tremendous step towards improving the pesticide consultation process which is currently broken.
NPMA needs your help to communicate the need to reform ESA pesticide consultation process with legislators. Unfortunately, this likely cannot be resolved through regulation alone, but rather we will also need legislation to codify necessary reforms.
Please take a moment and click here to send a personal note to your elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives. As an industry, we are protectors of public health but also stewards of our environment, which is why the problems associated with pesticides and the ESA is so troubling and must be fixed now.
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On March 18-20, hundreds of pest management professionals will climb Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to meet with their members of Congress – providing opportunities to promote the pest management industry and advocate for issues important to us.
There are significant battles emerging, in particular with preemption laws in several states and the revisions to the 2018 Farm Bill. Any changes to existing legislative and regulations have the possibility to significantly impact your pest management business. And we must ensure that lawmakers know us, hear us, and respond to us. We hope you will join us for Legislative Day and help make a difference in our industry!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486265&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Q: I’ve read that pavement ants have a stinger, but I’ve never been stung by one. Can they sting and should my customer’s be concerned about it? A: It’s true, pavement ants (Tetramorium caespitum) have a stinger, but they rarely use it. Found throughout most of the United States, the pavement ant is one of the most common nuisance ant species in the Northeast and Midwest. Winged reproductive ants are often seen during their mating flights in the spring and are sometimes confused with termites by consumers. Pavement ants often nest under slabs, patios or landscaping features. Pavement ant stingers are so small that they generally cannot penetrate human skin and are not considered a threat to human health, so your customers don’t need to worry about getting stung by these pests. Email Brittany Campbell, NPMA’s staff entomologist, for answers to your most challenging questions. Include your name and company’s name to have your question potentially featured in the next ePestWorld! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486260&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
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A.N.T. Pest Control of Manhattan, IL
Animal Pest Management of Chino, CA
Cal Coast Termite & Pest of Long Beach, CA
Canine Detection Services of Fresno, CA
Everready Termite & Pest Control of Ojai, CA
First Star Fumigation of Paramount, CA
Integrated Pest Management of White Heath, IL
Northern Colorado Pest & Wildlife Control of Greeley, CO
Plateau Pest Control of Crossville, TN
Prime Termite Solutions of Tulsa, OK
RamVacBags.com of Johns Creek, GA
Reliable Pest Control, Inc. of Citrus Heights, CA
Rush Termite & Pest Control of Santa Clarita, CA
Stop Bugging Me Pest Control of Seattle, WA
True Heat Solutions of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Turf Management, LLC of Pekin, IL
United Pest Solutions of Kenmore, WA
Sawfly Larvae Eating a Leaf
As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
Members of NPMA can now save up to 85% on prescription costs using myRxMedSaver! This free discount prescription drug card provides NPMA members with discounts on prescription drugs at more than 65,000 participating pharmacies. Download the app to save 10%-85% immediately on the cost of both brand-name and generic drugs. Please note, this link must be clicked from your cell phone, where it can direct you to either the Apple app store or the Google Play store. It cannot be accessed through your desktop. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486263&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
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Save the date! The third Global Summit of Pest Management Services for Public Health and Food Safety, presented by NPMA and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA), will be held June 4-6, 2018 at the Hotel Cascais Miragem in Portugal. Participants will address emerging issues and evaluate - with clients and other relevant stakeholders - which action steps are required to respond to these future needs. Click here to view the full program.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486266&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Plunkett’s Pest Control, Inc. recently announced it has acquired Varment Guard Environmental Services, Inc., based in Columbus, OH.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486269&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Nisus Corporation is pleased to announce its recent hire of Linde Mills, who has joined the Nisus team as Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator working from the Nisus corporate headquarters located in Rockford, TN.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486270&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Target Specialty Products has opened its 43rd branch in Denver, continuing several years of rapid growth.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486272&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Starting Friday, February 2nd, Donnie Shelton will kick off a free, four-part online boot camp that focuses on quick changes owners and managers can make for better recruiting. Every Friday morning throughout February, Shelton will publish videos and resources on the Coalmarch website, covering everything from understanding your candidate funnel to improving your employer reputation online.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=486271&issueID=59064 to view the full article online.
Smithsonian Magazine
Though it won’t work for all species, Aedes aegypti mosquitos seem to have a memory for near-death experiences
Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/swatting-can-teach-mosquitoes-avoid-your-scent-180967960/ to view the full article online.
Medical Xpress
Improperly used "bug bombs" are making Americans sick—and improved labeling isn't helping, government health officials say.
Visit https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-02-bug-foggers-people-sick.html to view the full article online.
New Atlas
Scientists have discovered a brand new species of spider, with a feature that's not normally seen in the creatures – a tail.
Visit https://newatlas.com/ancient-spider-tail-amber/53265/ to view the full article online.
WWLP
With colder temperatures, pests like mice are looking for a warm place to go. When they get inside your home, they can cause a number of problems.
Visit http://wwlp.com/2018/01/31/pests-like-mice-escape-the-cold-by-vacationing-in-your-home-or-car/ to view the full article online.
Science Daily
Researchers cite 30 years' worth of evidence to clear up misconception of lone star tick as Lyme vector.
Visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180131133401.htm to view the full article online.
