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.

Aftermath Pest Professionals of Lansing, IL
Armstrong Pesticide Solutions of Dime Box, TX
DenTech of San Antonio, TX
Pestmaster Services of San Antonio of La Grange, TX
Select Pest Control Services of Winona, TX
Sunset Pest Management, Inc. of El Paso, TX
Tactical Mosquito Control, LLC of Arlington, TX
Twin Lakes Pest Control of Eatonton, GA

Subterranean Termites and Eggs in Wood

Did you know that NPMA has worked with Transamerica to be able to offer your employees a guaranteed issue (NO UNDERWRITING REQUIREMENT) TransDi benefit in the instance that they get sick or hurt and can’t work? TransDI Plus helps replace up to 60% of an employee’s salary up to $2000 if they are unable to work because of a total disability, and your employee’s can select the amount they want to purchase in $100 increments.  Once an employee has satisfied the waiting period, their benefits will continue for as long as they are totally disabled up to the maximum period stated in the policy.

For more information please contact JerriLynn Cobb at DK Young.

Thomas James Nay Sr., 59, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on March 20, 2018. Tom Nay worked in the pest control industry for over 35 years. In lieu of flowers, the Nay family would like all donations to go into a fund to help cover medical and family related expenses. To donate, please go to www.thomasnay.com.

Environmental Pest Control is pleased to announce that it has acquired Advance Pest Control Services, located in Orangeville, Ontario.

Copesan Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its $11,180 contribution to two key charitable organizations providing scholarship funds and research support to the pest management industry.

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