NPMA ePestWorld - January 14, 2020

NPMA Grassroots Campaigns: Learn how to Use VoterVoice Webinar

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Treat Your Children to an Unforgettable Field Trip

Back by popular demand, NPMA will be hosting a Kid’s Program on March 9th within the larger Legislative Day program. Children will get a chance to explore some of the most iconic DC landmarks as well as a tour of the Capitol Building! If you are interested in having your child(ren) participate, please RSVP to Maria Mercado by January 15.

NPMA can only host this program based on confirmed commitments. Please RSVP as soon as possible.

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Heard From the Hill

DC UPDATE: Impeachment, Presidential Power & the Race to the White House

Impeachment: What’s going on? If anyone has ever watched a Law and Order episode where the detective interviews a group of crazy kids who’ve committed a crime and every one of them has different stories…. Yeah, sorting out what’s happening with impeachment is kind of like that. All the major players seem to have wildly divergent views on how and when this whole thing will go down, so I can only summarize what they’re saying. In the House, Pelosi is currently holding the articles of impeachment, and announced today she will release them next week. Some staffers have not ruled out another run for impeachment if new info comes to light, particularly given Bolton’s statement this week he is willing to testify before the Senate. Leadership hasn’t spoken publicly on the issue. In the Senate Schumer and McConnell have yet to agree on the rules for the trial and at this point it looks like McConnell will cobble together some sort of rules and get 51 senators to approve it and in the meantime has vowed to run regular business. The DNC has also said debate dates could change based on impeachment since so many sitting senators would be on the stage. In summation: we will probably have impeachment in the Senate at some point in Q1, using rules that have yet to be determined and resulting in a verdict that already is.

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Nebraska Bed Bug Bill Introduced

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News From National

PestWorld 2020 Call for Speakers

Submit your speaker recommendations by Monday, January 27.

NPMA is seeking your assistance to help identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for PestWorld 2020. This year's event will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee on October 13-16.

Please submit your speaker suggestions via email to speakers@pestworld.org. Feel free to provide multiple speaker names and topics. NPMA welcomes both technical and business-related sessions, click here for some suggestions. Thank you for your help and we will see you in Nashville!

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Submit a Nomination for the 2020 Veteran of the Year Award

Sponsored by FMC, The PestVets Veteran of the Year Award was created to honor a Veteran who has helped strengthen the role of the pest management industry. They are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry and to the communities they serve. The criteria may include any of the following: the nominee’s leadership/involvement in community volunteer activities, the nominee’s contributions to the pest control industry, the nominee’s contributions to his/her company, and the nominee’s contributions to other Veterans. The minimum qualifications for a nomination must include: must be an honorably discharged (DD214) Veteran of the US Military and must be employed by an NPMA member company.

Deadline: Nominations are due by February 20, 2020. The recipient will be awarded at Legislative Day 2020 in Washington, DC. If you have any questions regarding a nomination, please contact Jake Plevelich at jplevelich@pestworld.org or by phone at (703) 352-6762.

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Member Benefit Highlight

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.

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NPMA Education and Events

Take Advantage of the Early Bird Rates for the 2020 Wildlife Expo

Join the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) at the 2020 Wildlife Expo! The program at the Wildlife Expo combines training and education with networking opportunities and the chance to check out the latest 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.

Recertification credits have been applied for in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WV, and WY.

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We invite you to join us on February 11-12 for the 2020 Southern Conference at the Hilton Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference will feature a mix of business and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry and a (New for 2020!) Hands-On Learning Program featuring 3 one-hour long courses focused on some of the most important aspects of a technician’s daily routine.

View the full program and register today!
Registration rates increase January 21

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Members Make Headlines

P.E.S.T. Relief International Wrapped Up the Year with an Unexpected Christmas Miracle

Industry professionals from as far north as New Jersey all the way down to Texas joined their resources together to save the home of a single mom and her children.

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WorkWave Awarded in Best in Biz Awards

WorkWave PestPac has been awarded Silver in this year’s Best in Biz Awards for Enterprise Product of the Year.

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Weekly Headlines

‘Bed Bug City?’ These Are the Worst Spots For Bedbugs, Pest Control Company Reports

USA TODAY

There's a tiny pest in the nation's capital: Bedbugs. Washington overtook Baltimore as the No. 1 "Bed Bug City," based on data compiled by pest control company Orkin.

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Blame Record Warm Temperatures for Critters Entering Homes Early This Winter

WWLP

Temperature swings may be tough on our bodies, but it can also attract some unwelcome critters into your home.

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More Fire Ants Than Usual This Summer, Experts Say

Fox 35

We aren’t the only ones enjoying a warmer than usual winter. Fire ants are too. An unseasonably warm winter is keeping the insects active.

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Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Be Ready in 4 to 5 Years

Forbes

Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing diseases in the northern hemisphere and this week’s announcement that pop star Justin Bieber had the diagnosis brought the tick-borne illness to the forefront of the news.

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Destructive Super Termites Are Swarming In South Florida, Worse Than Ever, Experts Say

Sun Sentinel

Two relatively new species of the voracious buggers are worse than ever this year. Pest control company phones are ringing off the hook now that swarming season is here.

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