Join Faith Oi from the University of Florida this Friday, April 17 at 4:00 PM EST as she talks through how a typical day in the life of two PMP’s can make a lasting impact on their community. Additionally, this session will dive deep into the biology and behavior of many structure infesting pests. Register today for the PMPs as Protectors of Public Health webinar. Each webinar is one hour and costs $10 to attend as this series is an opportunity to get CEU credits without leaving your home or office. Credits have been approved in AK, AR, AZ, CO, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NM, OH, SC, TN, WA, WV, and WY. Click here to view the full webinar series and credit details. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611688&issueID=74549 to view the full article online. News From National
In times of crisis, an overabundance of news, opinions, facts and myths starts to circulate, leading to a heightened level of panic and uncertainty. “The amount of information people are receiving right now, whether fact or fiction, is enough to make anyone’s head spin,” said Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., chief entomologist for the NPMA. “At this time, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pests like mosquitoes and ticks can be implicated in the transmission of COVID-19. They are, however, able to transmit other serious diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. With summer right around the corner and people spending more time outdoors than ever before, vigilant pest prevention efforts will be paramount to public safety.” To help Americans decipher the true threats associated with pests, NPMA is breaking down the most common culprits of disease transmission and how to protect against them. Read more. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611687&issueID=74549 to view the full article online. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611483&issueID=74549 to view the full article online.
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Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611486&issueID=74549 to view the full article online. We invite you to join us for the 2020 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition to the quality education sessions featuring the latest in technical research, we are excited for an array of social functions! Register today and stay tuned for program information coming soon. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611693&issueID=74549 to view the full article online. Join us October 13-16 in Nashville, TN for PestWorld 2020! Every year, NPMA gathers thousands of pest management professionals from across the globe to offer opportunities for information sharing, provide access to the latest products, services, and technologies in the 100,000 square foot exhibit hall, and generate critical thinking in world-class educational sessions. Book your room at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center today and take advantage of discounted rates! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=611694&issueID=74549 to view the full article online. Members Make Headlines
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NJ.com Humans aren’t the only ones fighting over the last morsels of food these days. For us, we’re duking it out at the grocery store in the bread aisle. But for New Jersey’s rodent population, it’s happening in the streets. Visit https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/04/first-coronavirus-now-rats-why-hungry-rodents-are-heading-for-homes.html to view the full article online. Boston 25 News The early spike in tick bites could be attributed to the mild winter, but also because people are taking breaks from quarantining at home, to go on walks and hikes outside. Visit https://www.boston25news.com/news/doctors-see-an-early-increase-tick-bites-lyme-disease-concerns/KD2TFEHBAZFVTEPCIVAADY6CJQ/ to view the full article online. WKYT Spring brings beautiful flowers and plants back out, but it also brings bugs. Visit https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Bugs-and-insects-are-springing-up-569446111.html to view the full article online. WABI Ticks are out. That reminder from the staff at the UMaine Tick lab. They say a warmer winter has allowed ticks to survive and be active earlier. Visit https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Tick-season-is-afoot-in-Maine-569447361.html to view the full article online. |