The National Pest Management Association is pleased to announce record breaking attendance at PestWorld 2018! Over 4,000 pest management professionals from across the globe convened at PestWorld last month in Orlando, Florida, making this NPMA’s most well-attended annual conference since its’ inception in 1933. Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2018/11/09/record-breaking-attendance-marks-successful-pestworld-2018/?doing_wp_cron=1541781825.9848849773406982421875 to view the full article online.
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In groundbreaking new research funded by the National Pest Management Association’s Pest Management Foundation and with support from the Professional Pest Management Alliance, scientists studied individual rats to better understand rodent behavior using scent detection and RFID-technology, better known as micro-chipping. |
NPMA is looking to hear from you! Over time, the interest in our Kids Program as part of Legislative Day has dwindled. We are looking to find out if you would be interested in bringing your child to Legislative Day 2019 from February 24-26, 2019 if NPMA hosted a Kid’s Day program as part of the event. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=531000&issueID=63075 to view the full article online.
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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 support your participation in and travel to industry events such as Legislative Day, Academy and PestWorld, so that you can be part of our board meeting, participate in committees, 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 16.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=530996&issueID=63075 to view the full article online.
Still need to register for the for the Global Bed Bug Summit? Click here.
Meet the authors of the brand new, highly anticipated book, Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs at a special book signing event during the Global Bed Bug Summit. Drs. Stephen Doggett, Dini Miller, and Chow Yang Lee will be signing copies and two copies will be raffled off on Wednesday. Limited copies available.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=531002&issueID=63075 to view the full article online.
Q: The tawny crazy ant, Nyla nderia fulva, is considered an extremely difficult ant to control and still gets misidentified. How can I tell if a customer has tawny crazy ants? Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/ask-the-expert/ants/?doing_wp_cron=1542127868.2791540622711181640625 to view the full article online.
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Anytime Pest Elimination, LLC of Baytown, TX
GLH Pest Control, LLC of Enfield. CT
Manzano Pest Management of Rio Rancho, NM
Mosquito Shield of West Chester, PA
Patriot Exterminating, LLC of Forked River, NJ
Pest Command Center of Imperial, MO
Phillips Lawn Care, Inc./ Green-A-Lawn of Hillsdale, NJ
South Jersey Pest of Clementon, NJ
Spring_Green Lawn Care of Rockford, IL
Sunset Pest Solutions, Inc. of East Greenville, PA
Technical Pest Control of York, PA
Thuan Loc Co. of Vietnam
What's Bugging You? Pest Services of North Wales, PA
White Knight Pest Control of Buda, TX
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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
NPMA offers our members so much more than just medical coverage when it comes to benefits! It’s true that there is a level funded medical plan offering for 3 or more individuals that you can take advantage of through National General Benefits, but there is also dental and vision coverage available through Metlife. NPMA Members can take advantage of the Transamerica products such as guaranteed issue life insurance for members and family members, disability coverage, cancer care, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage. We can help you with health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additionally, there is a free phone application that members can download onto their smart phones and start taking advantage of prescription discounts through Myrxmedsaver. NPMA is constantly working to improve the benefits and services available to its members. If you have any questions, please reach out to JerriLynn Cobb at jerrlynn@dkyoung.com for more information.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=531003&issueID=63075 to view the full article online.
| 2019 Eastern Conference | January 23-25 | Pocono Manor, PA |
| 2019 Southern Conference | February 5-6 | Memphis, TN |
| Wildlife Expo | February 6-8 | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Legislative Day | February 24-26 | Washington, DC |
There is only one episode left in NPMA’s engaging virtual conference series: Working on Your Business, Not in It, and seats are limited! For more information about this webinar or to register for the final episode, see below.
On December 7 at 3:30 PM EST, Mark DeGeare of Forshaw Inc. moderates an informative debate between Erin Richardson of All-American Pest Control and Fred Wingate of Noosa Pest Management in the final episode, Learning to Let Go. They will discuss their winning strategies to overcoming the challenges of transitioning from a business owner to a business leader. Register now for this episode.
If you missed the first two episodes or wish to view them again, click here to view Episode One: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan and here to view Episode Two: Bridging the Gap.
Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2018/09/18/1046/?doing_wp_cron=1537278864.5471808910369873046875 to view the full article online.
Rose Pest Solutions is pleased to announce it has been named as one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press for 2018.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/pdf/Rose_Press_Release.pdf to view the full article online.
Market Watch
Before homeowners rush to deck the halls, the National Pest Management Association says to proceed with care as décor could also bring uninvited pest guests into the home this holiday season.
Visit https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/early-holiday-decorating-can-bring-positivity-but-does-it-also-invite-pests-2018-11-08 to view the full article online.
KMOV4
Just the thought of bed bugs is enough to make most peoples’ skin crawl, but actually getting them in your house could be just as costly as it is uncomfortable; and cases are on the rise.
Visit https://www.kmov.com/news/bed-bug-cases-on-the-rise-pest-control-experts-say/article_c91cf22a-dce3-5872-99a0-7757c035592e.html to view the full article online.
NBCDFW
The recent outbreak of cold weather will help reduce the mosquito population in North Texas, but it won't kill all of them.
Visit https://www.nbcdfw.com/weather/stories/Cold-Weather-Should-Reduce-Mosquito-Population-500335641.html to view the full article online.
Popular Science
The incidence of the disease has doubled in the United States since 1991, according to the EPA. And it’s about to get much worse, thanks to climate change.
Visit https://www.popsci.com/lyme-disease-climate-change to view the full article online.
The Guardian
Heatwaves severely damage the fertility of male beetles and consecutive hot spells leave them virtually sterilised, according to research.
Visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/13/heatwaves-wipe-out-male-insect-fertility-beetles-study to view the full article online.
WFAA
A woman said an ongoing rodent problem in her east Dallas apartment is causing sleepless nights and lots of frustration.
Visit https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/theyre-chewing-everywhere-dallas-woman-fed-up-with-rat-infested-apartment/287-613896178 to view the full article online.
