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Presented by NPMA's Leadership Networking Community, the NPMA Gives Award recognizes NPMA member companies that have showcased commitment to their communities through their dedication and participation to community service projects. To review judging criteria and eligibility, visit this page.

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Crawlspace Depot offers reinforced poly liners in different lengths and thicknesses that provide essential and effective vapor barriers against moisture wicking up from the ground. We’ve recently added a 16mil reinforced option as well! Our translucent wall liners wrap easily around walls and piers.

Aprehend is a revolutionary biopesticide for the elimination and prevention of bed bugs. It’s proven effective for both eradication of active infestations and proactive service. Professionals can conquer even severe bed bug infestations with Aprehend, including hoarding situations. Aprehend remains active for up to three months to ensure that any bed bugs introduced will die before establishing an infestation making it ideal for multi-unit housing and hospitality environments.

Weekly Headlines

Michigan Residents Should Expect ‘More Frequent Encounters’ With Spring Pests in 2022, Study Says

Mlive
Following an exceptionally warm winter, and with more warm temperatures and rainy conditions expected for much of the country, NPMA entomologists are expecting a pesky pest season with ants, mosquitoes, termites and ticks on the way.

Visit https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/03/michigan-residents-should-expect-more-frequent-encounters-with-spring-pests-in-2022-study-says.html to view the full article online.

Backyard Bug Patrol Helps Maryland Residents Deal With Ticks

Digital Journal
Great Falls, VA-based Backyard Bug Patrol would like to reach out to homeowners in the area who may be looking for help with handling the upcoming tick season in Maryland.

Visit https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/backyard-bug-patrol-helps-maryland-residents-deal-with-ticks to view the full article online.

Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone Expanded to 45 Pennsylvania Counties

Penn Live
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture expanded the state's quarantine zone against the spotted lanternfly to 45 counties

Visit https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/03/spotted-lanternfly-quarantine-zone-expanded-to-45-pennsylvania-counties.html to view the full article online.

U.S. Poised to Release 2.4 Billion Genetically Modified Male Mosquitoes to Battle Deadly Diseases

The Guardian
The future isn’t female, at least not for the invasive Aedes aegypti: the altered males are engineered to produce only male offspring.

Visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/26/us-release-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-diseases to view the full article online.

How Did Vampire Bats Get a Taste for Blood? Scientists Have Drawn the Answer

PBS
Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood.

Visit https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-did-vampire-bats-get-a-taste-for-blood-scientists-have-drawn-the-answer to view the full article online.

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