NPMA ePestWorld

Have You Posted Your Current Job Openings on PestControlJobs.com?

Through March 31, 2021, all NPMA member companies can post current job openings at no cost on the live job board, which can be found at Careers.PestControlJobs.com.

Members of the NPMA Founders Club, comprised of companies that have pledged a five-year monetary donation to NPMA’s Workforce Development Initiative, will have the benefit of unlimited job postings throughout their five-year commitment as well as other exclusive opportunities on both the website and job board.

To learn more about the Workforce Development Initiative and how you can be involved, contact workforce@pestworld.org.

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News From National

Happy Holidays from NPMA

The NPMA office will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 as we celebrate the holidays with our friends and families. We will reopen on Monday, December 28. During this time, we wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

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New Year, New Congress, New Legislative Day Format

Your association misses seeing you, and we know you miss seeing each other. 2020 has been a challenging year, but as we have proven time and time again, our industry will persevere. We are resilient, strong and adaptable. Our industry has survived and grown during this very difficult time. So let’s put one foot in front of the other and move forward.

NPMA Legislative Day will look different in 2021, but we need your voices. NPMA will set up two virtual Senate visits and one virtual House visit for each attendee, and, as always, we will provide focused messaging for all legislative issues. We simply cannot allow the COVID-19 closure of the Hill stop us from educating the new Congress about the essential nature of our industry.

More information on programming and registration will be available soon. In the meantime, mark your calendar for March 16-17 and make plans to join us. When we speak with one voice, we can get it done. Let’s show Congress what we’re made of – strength, spirit, commitment – in our role as protectors of public health, food and property.

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QualityPro Companies are Our Best Feature

If you want to help spread the word about QualityPro accreditation consider becoming one of our Featured Companies or submitting a testimonial about your experiences with QualityPro to be featured on our social media. To learn more, contact us at QualityPro@pestworld.org

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Member Benefit Highlight

Ramp Up Your Marketing in the New Year

Looking for an inexpensive marketing vehicle to promote your services? The new year is quickly approaching, and there is no better time to ramp up your marketing efforts!

Use the Winter issue of Pest Gazette to show your current and potential customers how your company can help them control the various types of pests that may invade their home during the season.

Pest Gazette is available in a print and digital format that is perfect for online marketing!

Click here to start customizing your Pest Gazette today.

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NPMA Education and Events

Interviews Do’s and Don’ts: How to Conduct Effective Interviews Webinar

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET | REGISTER
Hosted by: Julie Tesh-Clark, Customer Care/Community Outreach at Pest Management Systems, Inc.

This webinar provides guidance on what to do and—just as importantly—what not to do when interviewing candidates for positions within your company. Attendees will learn how to set up proper interviews that will result in hiring success in the future.

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Attend Your Local Pest Management Association Events!

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Members Make Headlines

Graduate Pest Solutions is Proud to Support Our Community

With the challenging year 2020 has been, we know our community needs support more than ever. Graduate is proud to support two long-standing organizations that provide dearly needed services. Girls Inc. of the Valley serves girls from the ages of 5 to 18, offering programs after school and during the summer, at little or no cost to families. The Springfield Rescue Mission has a goal to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted, and poor. Both of these organizations matter deeply to Glenn, Brenda, and the whole Graduate team.

Visit https://www.graduatepestsolutions.com/graduate-is-proud-to-support-our-community/ to view the full article online.

Weekly Headlines

Invasive Insect May Hitch Rides to North Carolina on Christmas Trees, Officials Fear

Winston-Salem Journal

An invasive species of tree-killing insect may have found a way to eastern North Carolina via Christmas trees, according to officials in Onslow County.

Visit https://journalnow.com/news/state-and-regional/invasive-insect-may-hitch-rides-to-north-carolina-on-christmas-trees-officials-fear/article_0c920cf4-9c5c-5840-8070-d3c4383470d9.html to view the full article online.

Another Invasive Mosquito Species Arrives in Florida

Entomology Today

The mosquito species Aedes scapularis was first observed in larval form in the Florida Keys 75 years ago. A new study has discovered that Aedes scapularis is now established on mainland Florida in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2020/12/18/another-invasive-mosquito-species-florida-aedes-scapularis/ to view the full article online.

Why Is NASA Sending Spiders to Space?

KXAN

NASA scientists wanted to know – what would a spider do without gravity?

Visit https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/why-is-nasa-sending-spiders-to-space/ to view the full article online.

Why Monarch Butterflies Aren’t Getting Endangered Species Status

Smithsonian Magazine

Monarch butterflies qualify for protections, but 161 other species have higher priority

Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-monarch-butterflies-arent-getting-endangered-species-status-180976586/ to view the full article online.

Pests That Might Be Lurking in Your Christmas Tree—and How to Get Rid of Them

Bob Vila

You may not be the only one admiring your beautiful tree. Unwanted visitors may have scoped it out and settled in, and it’s time to tell them to bug off!

Visit https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/pests-that-might-be-lurking-in-your-christmas-tree-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them-578323 to view the full article online.

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