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Heard From the Hill

2019: Federal Year in Review

2019 positioned NPMA to take advantage of our industry’s hard work. We laid the right groundwork in 2018 to take advantage of whatever 2019 threw our way. We took a strategic plan and made real, significant progress in every area. Our staff and industry have united to pursue strategic and well understood goals to advance where we go in every aspect of public policy. We can measure our progress in tangible ways and ensure that our industry understands where public policy is headed.

Visit https://npmapestworld.org/default/assets/File/publicpolicy/DC Update.pdf to view the full article online.

2019: State Crystal Ball

In 2019, NPMA dominated at the state-level thanks to the cooperation, energy, and execution of our state pest control associations and State Policy Affairs Representatives (SPARs). It was the busiest legislative year in recent memory as almost 900 bills were introduced that could affect our industry. It is essential that we prepare for 2020, and operate with a sense of urgency, as it will be another relentless year of legislative activity. Neonicotinoids, rodenticides, pesticide preemption, occupational licensing reform, service taxes, and landlord-tenant bed bug legislation will likely be the top issues facing us in 2020.

Visit http://npmapestworld.org/default/assets/File/publicpolicy/Crystal Ball - 2020 State Legislative Activity.pdf to view the full article online.

2019 Member Benefit Highlights

Nissan Fleet Program: Nissan presents NPMA members with an exclusive program that allows members to purchase a new Nissan or Infiniti vehicle using incentives established by Nissan. This is another outstanding cost-saving benefit offered to you as a result of your affiliation with NPMA. All you need to do is visit the link below and follow a few simple steps to qualify for instant savings! These savings can result in up to $9500 off on 2019 models. Click here for program details and to apply for your certification number.

NPMA – 33 Form: NPMA released a revised version of the NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Form this year. The revised NPMA-33 form is available for purchase as a hard copy through NPMA’s BugStore, or as a digital form on the newly redesigned forms website: www.npmaforms.com. The previous edition of this form will become obsolete after December 31, 2019.

Field Guide Pro App: The new NPMA Field Guide PRO app was launched this year for all android and iOS devices! Get it today for the low annual subscription of only $8.99, users get instant access to a library of advanced biology and control methods for over 200 different structural pests, with high-resolution photos and charts for confident identification and a detailed terms glossary.

Informational Leave-Behind Brochures for Your Customers: NPMA has designed new informational leave-behind brochures that can effectively market the dangers of pests to your clients. These trifold brochures for ticks, termites and bed bugs detail what homeowners should look for regarding the dangers these pests pose and why every home should be protected by a pest control company. The brochures are fully customizable, allowing you to add your company logo and contact information on the back page. Click here to start your customized order.

Our team is committed to providing you with member benefits and resources that will help your company succeed. We look forward to helping you take advantage of these and new resources in 2020.

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Communication to Realtors

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Weekly Headlines

Washington State Asks People to Check Evergreens for Invasive Pest

WKOW

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning people who bought evergreens this holiday to check for an invasive pest called Elongate Hemlock Scale (EHS) and properly dispose of any holiday greenery that may show signs of infestation.

Visit https://wkow.com/2019/12/27/state-asks-people-to-check-evergreens-for-invasive-pest/ to view the full article online.

Tucson Man Finds Skunk in His Vehicle

KOLD

The Tucson Wildlife Center says a skunk is recovering from burns on her face after she tried to make a home for herself in the hood of a man’s vehicle.

Visit https://www.kold.com/2019/12/24/tucson-wildlife-center-has-warning-about-whats-lurking-under-your-hood/ to view the full article online.

2 New Cases of Dengue Fever Reported In Miami-Dade

CBS Miami

Miami-Dade County is reporting two new cases of dengue fever. The county said these cases of mosquito-borne illness are geographically linked to a travel-related case.

Visit https://miami.cbslocal.com/2019/12/23/2-new-cases-dengue-fever-reported-miami-dade/ to view the full article online.

The Humming of Christmas Beetles Was Once A Sign of the Season. Where Have They Gone?

The Guardian

How many Christmas beetles have you seen this year? The insects – a genus containing some 35 separate species – traditionally appear in summer. Many settlers saw the scarabs, shimmering in festive red and green, as embodying the European holiday tradition.

Visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/23/the-humming-of-christmas-beetles-was-once-a-sign-of-the-season-where-have-they-gone to view the full article online.

A Giant Hornet Has Invaded Washington State, and It's Hungry For Honeybees

CNN

The Asian giant hornet, a 2-inch menace that feasts on honeybees, has invaded Washington state. It might've migrated from Canada, where a colony was discovered nesting in the ground.

Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/23/us/asian-giant-hornet-washington-state-scn-trnd/index.html to view the full article online.

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