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! 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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=533843&issueID=63078 to view the full article online. 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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=533841&issueID=63078 to view the full article online.
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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. Weekly Headlines
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. |