NPMA ePestWorld - April 12, 2022

NPMA Gives Awards – Final Month to Submit your Entries!

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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Vapor barriers for crawlspaces

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.

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Eliminate and Prevent Bed Bug Infestations

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.

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Weekly Headlines

NPMA Launches New Video Series on the Threat of Invasive Pests to the U.S.

Business Wire
The National Pest Management Association launches animated video series to demonstrate nationwide spread of invasive species.

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California's First Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May Soon Be Released

Fox 11 Los Angeles
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday approved pilot projects of Oxitec's mosquitoes in specific districts in California and Florida.

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'There's a Snake In My Couch': Man Shocked to Find 7-Foot-Long Reptile Curled Behind Sofa Cushion

USA TODAY
A "frantic" California man stumbled upon a rare snake in a frightening place: behind his couch cushion.

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Six New Wētā Species Found in New Zealand, as their Habitat Slowly Disappears

The Guardian
Global heating speeding up their decline as terrain of newly discovered alpine species disappears.

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Maine Forest Study Helps Track Deer Tick Populations

News Center Maine
The decades-long study involved thousands of ticks collected from small mammals.

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