On March 8, people around the globe celebrated women leaders during International Women’s Day, and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is proud to have seen the pest management industry participate in this year’s initiative. While there are women represented in all job roles across pest management businesses, they are an anomaly in our mostly male-dominated industry. NPMA strongly believes that sharing examples of successful women in pest management roles could inspire other women to join this changing industry and help close the gap. Click here to view a snapshot of the pest management companies who participated in celebrating #IWD2020. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=608724&issueID=74546 to view the full article online.
As of now, we are planning to proceed with the Industry Safety Summit but we are obviously monitoring the situation and exploring contingency plans. NPMA very much hopes that we will get to see many of your smiling faces soon. Join us on June 25-26, 2020 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in sunny Orlando, FL for the Industry Safety Summit. This workshop-style meeting will bring safety experts together with companies of all sizes to talk safety in the pest management industry. Topics covered will include safe driving, pesticide safety, and tips on implementing a safety program in your business. Stay tuned for programming information coming soon! News From National
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a rapidly evolving pandemic with many implications on our lives, businesses, employees and families. NPMA recognizes the need for our members to have accurate information as it relates to COVID-19. In case you missed Friday’s webinar, click here to listen to the recording, and here to download the PowerPoint presentation. Visit www.pestcontrolcoronavirus.com to view NPMA’s latest update on essential services and keep checking for updates and resources. The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) has posted the preliminary survey results of state lead agencies regarding COVID-19 related impacts to their state certification programs. To view the preliminary results click here. NPMA has compiled the results of the survey as well as our independent research into an easy to read spreadsheet to help track state responses to COVID -19. Click here to access the spreadsheet. NPMA is working with AAPCO and the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) to identify ways that industry and regulators can work together to streamline the certification testing process in states. At this time, we ask that NPMA members do not reach out directly to states with inquiries on this topic, instead, information will be communicated through NPMA. We appreciate everyone’s tremendous efforts, our NPMA team will continue to provide updates as we have them. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=608723&issueID=74546 to view the full article online. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=608716&issueID=74546 to view the full article online.
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On Thursday March 5, 2020, the PWIPM of New England awarded the 1st Annual Women of Excellence Award. The winner was Julie Heincelman, ACE of JP Pest Services in Milford, NH.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=608733&issueID=74546 to view the full article online. McCall Service, Inc. is excited to announce that it is building upon its successful 2019 Bedbug Summit and hosting for the benefit of the industry and those we serve the 2020 Commercial Pest Management Summit in Tampa, Florida, on September 25, 2020.
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In an email to members of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), which has set up an online resource at PestControlCoronavirus.com, NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf, CMP, CAE, noted that “This document classifies our industry as essential, which is an important step should the Federal Government issue a shelter-in-place mandate.” Visit https://www.mypmp.net/2020/03/20/pest-control-is-deemed-essential-nationwide-paid-leave-now-law/ to view the full article online. Fox 8 Now that the French Quarter is mostly empty, the City of New Orleans is now working to clear out rat population. Local leaders believe fewer people and a lack of food in the Quarter may be causing increased activity among the rodents. Visit https://www.fox8live.com/2020/03/23/rodent-activity-increasing-empty-french-quarter/ to view the full article online. Western Mass News Coronavirus concerns and quarantine restrictions have many people stepping outside for a breath of fresh air. However, coronavirus isn't the only danger you should try to avoid. Visit https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/ticks-starting-to-emerge-pose-danger-to-walkers-and-pets/article_d344313a-6d37-11ea-83cd-ff5d19460acf.html to view the full article online. Entomology Today The first ever exploding mosquitoes can be attributed to Robert Gwadz, Ph.D., in a discovery that was made through basic laboratory research over 50 years ago Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2020/03/19/when-a-mosquito-cant-stop-drinking-blood-the-result-isnt-pretty/ to view the full article online. Fort Bend Star Amidst concerns about COVID-19, hand sanitizers and disinfectant products are flying off the shelves at area grocery stores – leaving residents in search of solutions. One Richmond company has at least a temporary solution that it’s hoping will give residents peace of mind. Visit http://www.fortbendstar.com/area-pest-control-company-offering-disinfection-service/ to view the full article online. |