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NPMA has partnered with National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and many other organizations in a coalition to oppose S. 2563, the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act, known as The ILLICIT CASH Act. The bill allegedly focuses on catching enterprises but will actually have a chilling effect on many small businesses in the pest management industry and across the economy.
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Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=589369&issueID=65926 to view the full article online. Join us for 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! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=589425&issueID=65926 to view the full article online.
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The Professional Women in Pest Management of New England attended the New England Pest Management Association (NEPMA) Fall Training and Trade Show in Taunton, MA to spread awareness for their chapter and promote their upcoming Leadership Summit. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=589432&issueID=65926 to view the full article online. Weekly Headlines
Deseret There’s bugs, and then there’s extra bad bugs, and Utah is home to one of five invasive pests experts say is on the move and spreading its range, which could include your home. Visit https://www.deseret.com/utah/2019/11/10/20949918/how-utah-homes-may-soon-be-a-haven-for-smelly-stink-bugs to view the full article online. Outbreak News Today Officials with the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) have confirmed a hantavirus case in the district, the first such case reported in six years. Visit http://outbreaknewstoday.com/hantavirus-case-confirmed-in-nebraska-80936/ to view the full article online. Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Wisconsin residents have reported heavy tick infestations, well beyond the insect's typical season of May to September. Visit https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2019/11/06/wisconsin-tick-season-continues-more-ticks-mean-more-lyme-disease/4095890002/ to view the full article online. WHSV West Virginians are being told to be on the lookout for an invasive insect. Visit https://www.whsv.com/content/news/West-Virginians-urged-to-watch-for-spotted-lanternflies-564764272.html to view the full article online. CT Post Teachers reported getting sick from mold and other environmental hazards, including rodent droppings, extreme heat and cold, dust, asbestos and more. Visit https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rodents-mold-excessive-heat-sickening-CT-14813790.php to view the full article online. |