NPMA ePestWorld - September 24, 2019

PestWorld 2019 Reminders

Join us in San Diego on Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m. for NPMA’s Annual Membership Meeting during PestWorld 2019. All members are encouraged to attend!

Hotel rooms are still available at the discounted rate. The Hyatt and Omni hotels have extended our discounted rates until the end of this week. Don’t miss out – book today!

Still need to register for PestWorld? It’s not too late, register now!

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Participate in the National Pest Management Association’s Benchmarking Survey

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Heard From the Hill

Colorado Pest Control Association (CPCA) Holds First Annual Clay Shoot for Issues Defense Fund

Over 30 CPCA members gathered together to defend their industry on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at their First Annual Sporting Clay Shoot to raise money for their Issues Defense Fund. It was an incredibly strong showing for both attendance and money-raised, as CPCA raised over $8,000! CPCA honored Rep. Leslie Herod, as CPCA’s Legislative Champion for 2019, who sponsored the recently passed bed bug bill – HB 1328 that was signed by Governor Polis and enacted into law in May of this year. Rep. Hugh McKean and Sen. Rob Woodward participated and engaged with CPCA members for the day. NPMA is really impressed with CPCA, as they are firing on all cylinders. CPCA is evidence of our industry not only surviving but thriving! Excellent job!

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NPMA Holds Discussions with Public Health Advocates on DC Bed Bug Legislation

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News From National

NPMA Privacy Policy Reminder

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New NPMA-33 Digital Forms Website

NPMA is excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned NPMA Forms website, your go-to source for purchasing digital copies of the revised NPMA 33 WDI Inspection form. Completely redesigned from the ground up, this site offers a host of exciting new features and enhancements including:

Purchase digital forms in quantities of 50, 100, or as an annual UNLIMITED plan

New safe and secure online purchase options

Now, at no extra charge, every user can store digital forms online.

Add up to 5 users per account

Advanced document tracking and editing options

Add your own digital signature

A comprehensive help section outlining all these features and more.

The new digital forms site can be accessed through the same website as before, www.npmaforms.com. For questions on purchasing NPMA forms or the new NPMA forms website, contact Michael Bentley at MBentley@pestworld.org. Please direct all questions or concerns regarding the updated NPMA-33 form to Jim Fredericks at jfredericks@pestworld.org.

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Learn More

NPMA Education and Events

Join NPMA at the 2019 Technology Summit, December 4-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. Showcasing a mix of business management sessions and interactive breakout groups featuring up-and-coming information and digital technologies for the pest management industry. The conference will feature technology thought leaders and provide a forum for attendees to learn from each other about their technology experiences as well as the current technologies used to enhance daily practices within their pest management businesses.

View the program and register today!

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Did You Miss One of NPMA’s Recent Webinars?

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Members Make Headlines

Washington State University ACE Prep Course 2019

WSU Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education program will be hosting an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Prep course and testing session. September- November 2019, online and at Puyallup, WA.

Visit https://structuralpest.wsu.edu/associate-certified-entomologist-workshops/ to view the full article online.

Ace Exterminating Named 2019 Torch Award Winner

Ace Exterminating is pleased to announce they have won the prestigious Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Ethics for 2019.

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Weekly Headlines

Connecticut Reports Its First Death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Years as the Outbreak Grows

CNN

A Connecticut resident infected with Eastern equine encephalitis has died in the state's first fatality from the disease since 2013, health officials said.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/22/health/connecticut-eee-death/index.html to view the full article online.

Rats, Roaches, Mold: Under USDA's Watch, Some Rural Public Housing is Falling Apart

NBC News

Decades of underinvestment and limited oversight could jeopardize housing for poor rural families, an investigation found.

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/rats-roaches-mold-under-usda-s-watch-some-rural-public-n1057016 to view the full article online.

Ticks Carrying Multiple Diseases Are ‘Taking Over’ Long Island

New York Post

Ticks are becoming especially abundant in Long Island, according to a study published this month in the journal mBio.

Visit https://nypost.com/2019/09/17/ticks-carrying-multiple-diseases-are-taking-over-long-island/ to view the full article online.

3 Cases of Deadly Virus Spread By Mosquitoes Confirmed In New Jersey Residents, Health Officials Say

CBS Philadelphia

New Jersey is among six states where people have been infected with a rare but deadly virus spread by mosquitoes. There are at least seven deaths as health investigations continue.

Visit https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/09/23/3-cases-of-deadly-virus-spread-by-mosquitoes-confirmed-in-new-jersey-residents-health-officials-say/ to view the full article online.

Colorado Residents Face Blood-Sucking Bat Bugs

Out There Colorado

Bat bugs, often mistaken for beg bugs, develop in colonies of roosting bats, often living somewhere inside or near your home.

Visit https://www.outtherecolorado.com/colorado-residents-face-blood-sucking-bat-bugs/ to view the full article online.