NPMA is pleased to announce the formation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. The mission of this task force is to assist NPMA with encouraging the membership to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as an integral part in nurturing winning workplace cultures throughout our industry. This task force will help to facilitate discussions on industry needs, and what NPMA can do as an association to assist our members in creating an inclusive work environment. If you are interested in collaborating on this task force, please fill out this brief survey. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684776&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. Heard From the Hill
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Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684773&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684692&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. All nominations must be received by August 31, 2021. NPMA is now accepting nominations for the annual Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products. This award is open to women across the pest management industry - pest control companies, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. - who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684777&issueID=79599 to view the full article online.
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NPMA Education and Events
Join us for the 2021 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference. Learn about the latest in technical research and reconnect with your peers in person at our exciting array of social functions, including the annual Beach Bash and a BBQ lunch to close out the event! CEUs have been approved in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Click here to view recertification details. View the program and register today! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684780&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684695&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. Members Make Headlines
Wed, July 28, 2021 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=684782&issueID=79599 to view the full article online. Weekly Headlines
Clemson News Clemson University received $2.8 million in gifts to launch a new urban entomology initiative, strengthening outreach to South Carolina and the pest control industry.
Visit https://news.clemson.edu/2-8-million-in-gifts-launches-clemson-urban-entomology-initiative/ to view the full article online. Washington Examiner As humid summer weather continues, Illinois residents enjoying the summer outdoors could see an uptick in ticks. Visit https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/illinois-residents-could-see-an-uptick-in-ticks to view the full article online. Lansing State Journal
Mosquitoes, perhaps Michigan's most troublesome summertime annoyance, are having a banner year. Visit https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2021/07/09/why-mosquitoes-so-bad-summer-michigan/7913517002/ to view the full article online. Fox 23
Residents say their town is under attack and their adversary is a cunning one. Visit https://fox23maine.com/news/local/rats-are-taking-over-a-small-maine-town to view the full article online. NPR
The Entomological Society of America announced it was dropping the common name of this destructive insect that is also an slur against a group of people: the gypsy moth. Visit https://www.npr.org/2021/07/10/1014787096/insect-experts-will-change-the-name-of-the-gypsy-moth-and-gypsy-ant to view the full article online. KXXV
This is the time of the year when Texans start noticing snakes because of the heat, but the amount of rain has kept some of them away. Visit https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/how-the-weather-is-affecting-snakes to view the full article online. |