NPMA ePestWorld - November 22, 2022

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NPMA Education and Events

Don’t Miss this Business Track Session at Eastern Conference!

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Wildlife Expo - Registration is Open!

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Save the Date for Legislative Day!

We Need You! Join NPMA in Washington, DC, March 12-14 for Legislative Day! This annual event is your opportunity to meet with legislators and Hill staff to share the vital role pest management plays in protecting public health, food, and property.

For the first time since 2020, in-person Hill visits are back on Tuesday, March 14. Also returning is our two-day Kids’ Program on Sunday, March 12 through Monday, March 13. You’ll also want to make sure to join us at our home office on Saturday, March 11 for our Open House as we celebrate NPMA’s 90th anniversary!

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Weekly Headlines

Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes with Mosquitoes Actually Works

Wired
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.

Visit https://www.wired.com/story/genetically-engineered-mosquitoes-population/ to view the full article online.

Despite the Collective Rampage Against Spotted Lanternflies, the Pests Are Here to Stay

NBC News
Killing spotted lanternflies became part of U.S. culture this summer, and TikTok users spurred a flurry of bug hunting. Did it make a difference?

Visit https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/spotted-lanternfly-killing-did-it-work-rcna57494 to view the full article online.

New York Wages War on Rats with New Law Aimed at Keeping Them from Trash

New York Post
Mayor Eric Adams fired his latest salvo in the war on rats Friday as he signed legislation that will force landlords to buy heavy-duty garbage bins if they fail to prevent the rodents from infesting their trash bags.

Visit https://nypost.com/2022/11/18/new-york-wages-war-on-rats-with-new-law-aimed-at-keeping-them-from-trash/ to view the full article online.

Top Ten Tips for Pest-Free Holiday Baking

Valdosta Daily Times
Before families stock up on baking supplies and seasonal treats, the National Pest Management Association is sharing timely tips on preventing a pantry pest infestation.

Visit https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/ap/business/top-ten-tips-for-pest-free-holiday-baking/article_b5cb6170-ff32-5dd3-bb83-3c5e38124ad4.html to view the full article online.

Texans Urged to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Pests and Diseases by Not Moving Firewood

Everything Lubbock
The Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) is urging all Texans to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects when collecting and purchasing firewood this fall and winter.

Visit https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/texans-urged-to-prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-pests-and-diseases-by-not-moving-firewood/ to view the full article online.