Submission Deadline: April 1

Each year, NPMA works diligently to identify and recruit members to serve on our association’s standing committees. In an effort to foster fresh ideas and allow all NPMA members to share their expertise, we are calling on you to nominate yourself or an industry colleague to serve on an NPMA committee during the 2018-2019 membership year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019). Your involvement and leadership will help us chart a successful future for the association and the industry.  Please take a moment to view the list of standing NPMA committees and complete an application.

The majority of NPMA committees meet face-to-face three times per year in conjunction with NPMA's Legislative Day in Washington, D.C., NPMA Academy and PestWorld. Committee Conference calls are scheduled as needed but don’t typically exceed once per month.

Please note: Committee appointments are for a 2 year term. We ask that all committee members attend at least two thirds of face-to-face meetings and teleconferences per year. Additionally, the incoming NPMA President makes final appointments of individuals to all NPMA committees.

NPMA, PCT Magazine, and BASF have teamed up once again to bring you the latest data on industry recruitment practices in the 2017 Recruitment and Retention Survey. This comprehensive report provides insights on how your company stacks up on hiring, retention, turnover rates and more. Stop wondering if your using the right resources to attract top talent and start making informed recruitment decisions today. To view the full report, click here.

Last week, NPMA confirmed that Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) will be the Honorable guest speaker at NPMA’s Annual Legislative Day Headquarters on the Hill, sponsored by MGK. Rep. Davis is the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research which is the subcommittee of original jurisdiction for any legislation related to the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Rep. Davis has been a staunch supporter and advocate for our industry since he entered Congress.

Rep. Davis has a primary and influential role in pesticide legislation and can provide updates and insight into progress with the 2018 Farm Bill. Rep. Davis knows NPMA members and knows pesticide issues because he has, and is continuing to advocate for the pesticide regulatory reform.

Rep. Rodney Davis is currently in his third term in Congress serving the 13th District of Illinois, a 14-county district covering both urban and rural areas of Central and Southwestern Illinois.

NPMA invites all Legislative Day attendees to join us at NPMA’s Legislative Day Headquarters on the Hill, sponsored by MGK to listen to Rep. Davis’s remarks. The event will take place on Tuesday March 20th from 11:00 – 2:00 in the Rayburn House Office Building Room 2043/44/45. Rep. Davis is expected to address attendees at 11:45, lunch will be provided during the event.

Angelo Termite & Construction of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Barrier Pest Services of Charleston, SC
Bay Pest Solutions of San Jose, CA
Blackwater Consulting Services of Orangeburg, SC
Hart's Extermination of Dana Point, CA
Hemmingway Pest Control of Latta, SC
Kingsway Inspections of Hayward, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Pest Control of Solvang, CA
Stockman Pest Control, LLC of Lugoff, SC

JEM Pest Solutions, Inc. of Camden, DE

Bed Bugs

Service technicians are the backbone of any successful pest management firm. For customers, technicians are the standard-bearers for your company’s reputation and its commitment to quality service. They are also your company’s frontline defense against safety and regulatory violations.

Given the vital role of technicians, NPMA has created a New Hire Training Program for Service Technicians. This state-of-the art training program is a comprehensive, nine-part course designed to prepare new structural pest control technicians for a career in pest management. Course completion typically takes eight hours and will provide an overview of integrated pest management, federal laws that govern the pest management industry in the U.S., product labels, pesticide application, important pest groups, basic pest control equipment and OSHA/safety practices.

Click here to view an excerpt from Module 1.

ServiceMaster announced on Feb. 27 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase and combine its Terminix national account pest control operations with Copesan Services.

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplace honor by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Arrow was recognized as the fourth ranked business in their first year participating in the survey.

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