March 8, 2021 is International Women’s Day. Around the globe, people will celebrate women leaders and the amazing social, economic, cultural and political achievements they have made and continue to make every day as well as the strong influence and impact they have on the world around us. If you are planning on celebrating, please let PWIPM know at pwipm@pestworld.org and share with us on social media by tagging @NationalPestMgt and using the official hashtags #ChooseToChallenge and #IWD2021 and we will feature you in an industry press release following the event. Learn more and download the social media templates at www.pwipm.org/get-involved/international-women-s-day. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=664882&issueID=79580 to view the full article online.
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Join us for virtually on May 6-7 for the 2021 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.
View the program and register today!
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Pest control business owners and upper managers are encouraged to join us for NPMA’s latest virtual series, Adapt & Accelerate. On Thursday, March 4, Anthony Brown, Marnie Gray, Jason Payne, and AJ Treleven will be discussing building a more diverse workforce and customer base, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Register today for either the full package which includes access to all four sessions, or sign up a-la-carte for the sessions that are most meaningful to you. Click here to view the schedule and registration options.
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NPMA is excited to host the industry’s first virtual fly-in! To help make sure that you get the most out of Legislative Day 2021, we invite you to attend our issues briefing on March 4th. NPMA staff will be giving an advanced look at our 2021 Legislative Day Issues, to help you prepare for your virtual hill visits on March 17.
Our issues are 1) education about the industry and our connection to public health, 2) priorities in future COVID packages as well as reminding policymakers that we are an essential industry, and 3) educating members on the problematic provisions of the PACTPA (Neguse/Udall) Bill from last Congress which is expected to be re-introduced. Click here to download the one-pagers. View the program and register today!
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Deadline: April 30
The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) needs your help choosing a charity for this year’s annual 5k Fun Run/Walk at PestWorld 2021. Proceeds from the PWIPM 5K Fun Run/Walk will benefit a charity nominated by you. Submit your nomination by April 30, 2020. The PWIPM Council will select three of the nominees and let the industry vote on the winner.
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Our friends at FedEx know that running a small business isn’t easy. You work hard to stay focused and keep moving forward — no matter what comes your way. That’s why they use their FedEx Small Business Grant Contest to award 12 inspiring, innovative businesses with prize packages totaling more than $250,000.
So, what does that mean for you? With a FedEx account, you can enter the contest and share what drives your business for a chance to win up to $50,000. But don’t delay! The entry deadline is March 9. Visit their FedEx Small Business Grant Contest to learn more.
Plus, if you sign up for the NPMA Shipping Program, you’ll receive exclusive discounts on FedEx® shipping. Enroll today.
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This training series is designed to prepare managers, office staff and technicians to hit the ground running in 2021. The third webinar Back to Bugs: Wood Destroying Organisms takes place on March 26. This webinar will cover topics on carpenter bees, termites and wood destroying beetles. Sign up for one more of these trainings and get ready to elevate your business and earn valuable CEU credits! Click here to register and learn more. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=664890&issueID=79580 to view the full article online.
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EPISODE 3 – Establishing A Company Culture | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | 3:00-4:00 PM EST Ashley Morrison, City Wide Exterminating, Locust, NC; Kyle Varona, Fahey Pest & Lawn Solutions, Sarasota, FL; Megan Thomas, Thomas Pest Services, Schenectady, NY At what point does culture become important to a small pest management company? As soon as you hire your first employee! Culture is often seen as fluffy, time-consuming, and expensive but it does not have to be! In this third segment of the Small Business Toolbox Series, hear from culture experts and industry leaders, Megan Thomas of Thomas Pest Services in Albany, New York, and Kyle Varona of Fahey Pest and Lawn in Sarasota, Florida. Learn why culture matters from the first hire, how to quickly identify culture, and how to inexpensively make it part of everyday work life. From their experiences, Megan will share how Thomas Pest built a culture from scratch and how Kyle adjusted his culture as a third-generation leader. Click here to register. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=664893&issueID=79580 to view the full article online.
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The National Pest Management Association released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests for the remainder of winter and into spring.
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Chicagoans hoping that brutal cold and epic snowfall would wipe out the rat population in America’s “rattiest city” should know: Rats are much tougher than that.
Visit https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/why-winter-weather-is-no-match-for-rats-in-americas-rattiest-city/article_4301ae7e-36c3-5dc8-b848-30cab710968f.html to view the full article online.
Insects can get killed off by frigid temperatures, but some are hardier than others.
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They latch onto clothes and luggage in search of human blood. But less travel during the Covid-19 pandemic has helped keep away these unwanted visitors: bed bugs.
Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-27/bed-bugs-shied-away-with-less-pandemic-travel-they-re-not-gone to view the full article online.
The Mediterranean recluse spider recently showed up in buildings at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus, likely because of pandemic-related vacancies.
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