NPMA ePestWorld

National Pest Management Association


Join NPMA and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) at the 2019 Wildlife Expo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The program combines training and education with networking opportunities and the chance to check out the newest technology and services in the Exhibit Hall. Whether you are a large company or a one-man shop, use this opportunity to grow this segment of your business by attending this unique meeting.


Register Today!
Registration rates increase January 16, 2019


Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=533842&issueID=63078 to view the full article online.

 

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership. The two-year curriculum involves professional development, association training, monthly mentoring and attendance at NPMA events. 


Interested? Click here to complete an application and here to learn more about the criteria. The application process will close on December 16.


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News From National

As 2018 comes to a close, we are looking to hear from you - our valued members - to see how we can enhance our communications and member services in 2019. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey, we will be choosing a survey participant at random to win a FREE registration for PestWorld 2019 in San Diego! We appreciate your feedback!


Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=534942&issueID=63078 to view the full article online.


There is only one episode left in NPMA’s engaging virtual conference series: Working on Your Business, Not in It, and seats are limited! Register now for the final episode on Friday, 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.


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.


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Q: Every year I hear about the dangers surrounding Lyme disease and ticks. This year I started hearing about Powassan virus. Is this a new tick-borne virus that I should be concerned about?

Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/ask-the-expert/ticks-lice-and-fleas/?doing_wp_cron=1543875274.1858360767364501953125 to view the full article online.

 
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Crawl space work poses special safety issues. The right equipment and PPE are critical. Proper lighting and eye protection are just a few precautions you should use. We offer LED lights, hinged knee pads, premium safety glasses and other tools to minimize risks when closing a crawl space.
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The Winter issue of Pest Gazette will help you give your customers and prospects a description of the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season.


The Pest Gazette is customizable – you can add your logo, contact information and an article of your choice.


Click here to view the current issue. Click here to fill out the order form or contact us at pestgazette@pestworld.org.


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Revolution Pest Solutions is pleased to announce they received the 2018 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award. This award recognizes an employer’s effort to recruit, employ, and retain veterans.

Visit https://www.hirevets.gov/ to view the full article online.

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has wrapped up their fourth year of #ArrowCares, a social media campaign to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/pdf/Press_Release-_BCA_2018.pdf to view the full article online.

The Professional Women in Pest Management of New England held their second training of 2018 on November 28 at Forshaw Inc.  Attendees came from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/pdf/11-28-2019_PWIPM_New_England_Press_Release_.pdf to view the full article online.

Stop School Pests, the IPM Institute of North America’s flagship online school Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training program will be changing its name to the Pest Defense for Healthy Schools to emphasize its dedication to creating healthy, safe spaces for students and school staff.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/pdf/Pest_Defense_for_Healthy_Schools_Alert.pdf to view the full article online.

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The Hill

Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. is working to eradicate mosquito-borne diseases around the world, starting with Fresno, Calif.

Visit https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/418635-google-seeking-to-eliminate-mosquito-spread-diseases-globally to view the full article online.

Time
A tick that can cause “massive infestations” is spreading across parts of the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns.

Visit http://time.com/5469273/asian-longhorned-tick/ to view the full article online.

KEZI
In Oregon, there's been a 20 percent climb in the rodent population in just the last three years, a local pest elimination expert said.

Visit https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Rodents-growing-concern-in-Eugene-Springfield--501839521.html to view the full article online.

Smithsonian

Larvae of the newly discovered species in Ecuador hijacks the spider to build a super-tough incubation chamber.

Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/wasp-turns-social-spiders-zombies-build-their-cocoons-real-life-horror-story-180970919/ to view the full article online.