NPMA ePestWorld

Join us January 17-19 in Mashantucket, CT to earn recertification credits, browse the exhibit hall, and network with your peers at the 2018 Eastern Conference! To make your hotel reservations, please click here and use group code “NPMA” to receive the group rate of $129.00 per night. After today, January 2, rooms and rates are subject to change.

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News From National
  

As business owners, we want to provide a safe and rewarding workplace for our employees, but what does that look like and what does it require each of us to do?

Our environment continues to change politically, racially, economically and in terms of gender acceptance. How can you ensure your business promotes a sense of equality for everyone?

On January 10, at 1:00 PM ET, Sylvia James of Winston and Strawn LLP will share her insight on unconscious bias in the workplace and delve into the question - Does unconscious bias impact the bottom line of your business and employee engagement?

Register for the webinar today!

Please note, this webinar will not be recorded.

  

The January/February 2018 issue of  PestWorld, NPMA's bi-monthly magazine, is now available! This issue focuses on Legislative Issues, and includes features on:

Farm Bill 101
Gearing Up for Legislative Day
Preemption 101
Two Prerequisites to Managing Small Business Growth

Other articles cover safety, updating your website, health insurance, and more. 

Also, check out our PestWorld magazine website, where you'll find current and archived articles, as well as exclusive online-only content!

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The NPMA Mobile Field Guide is available on iOS and Android devices via the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Buy it now at the low price of $4.99 for a limited time!

The Mobile Field Guide offers users an easy way to access information on over 200 different structural pests, with high resolution photos and charts for confident identification. PMPs will also be able to send an email directly to NPMA experts about a certain pest, create individual notes, take photos, reference the glossary or browse saved files. Click here to learn more.

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 As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of 
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.

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Communicate with Your Customers This Winter

The Winter issue of Pest Gazette will help you give your customers and prospects a description of the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season.

The Pest Gazette is customizable – you can add your logo, contact information and an article of your choice.

Click here to view the current issue. Click here to fill out the order form or contact us at pestgazette@pestworld.org.

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NPMA Education and Events

Register by January 5 to SAVE $50

Join us January 30 - February 1 in New Orleans for the largest tradeshow dedicated to wildlife and nuisance bird management! The 2018 Wildlife Expo, hosted by NPMA and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA), also provides professional training and certification for those involved in wildlife management. Click here for more details and registration.

 
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If you’re an individual looking to improve or a manager trying to improve your team work to build and reinforce these five critical behaviors.

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These books providing leadership lessons, in-depth career advice or ideas for improving the way we work are a great way to start the new year.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
       
  Date Event Location
  Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2018 Wildlife Expo 2018 New Orleans, LA
  January 18-19, 2018 Eastern Conference Mashantucket, CT
  February 5-7, 2018 Southern Conference Memphis, TN
  March 18-20, 2018  Legislative Day 2018 Washington, DC 
       
 

 

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