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Senator Hyde-Smith Confirmed as Speaker at Annual Legislative Day Conference

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) will speak during the 32nd annual Legislative Day conference in Washington, D.C. Senator Hyde-Smith is scheduled to speak as part of the MGK “Headquarters on the Hill” on Tuesday, February 26, from Noon to 3:00 PM EST. Each year, MGK sponsors this luncheon featuring a keynote speaker which concludes NPMA’s Legislative Day conference.

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QualityPro Hosting Webinar on Hiring Resources on February 21

QualityPro can help you hire your next employee. On Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST, QualityPro is hosting a webinar to go over the resources available like template employment applications and more. Register today.

News From National

NPMA Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors Nominees

The NPMA Board of Directors has ratified the candidates recommended by the NPMA Nominating Committee for the national offices of the Board of Directors. Click here to view the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Nominees. Write-in nominations are due by February 26 to: Dominique Stumpf, CEO, NPMA, 10460 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. The Board of Directors election will be held this Spring, and, for the fifth year, NPMA is offering online voting. To ensure you have the opportunity to vote, please make sure we have your proper email on file with NPMA’s Membership Department. Contact alindley@pestworld.org if you need to update your information.

Spotlight on Technology Webinar Series: What Topics Do You Want to Hear?

The Technology committee will be hosting a series of webinars this year, PMP Spotlight on Technology, and we want to know which topic would be of the most interest to you. Please click here to participate in the survey and pick your top three choices.

New Members

Welcome New Members

Behm's Pest Control of Pekin, IL
Cumberland Exterminating, LLC of Crossville, TN
Ennis Exterminating of Brooks, GA
Full Scope Pest Control of Cleveland, TX
Guardian-Hygiene Limited of China
ProServ Pest Management of North Highlands, CA

Pest Pic of the Week

Pentatomid Face

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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Member Benefit Highlight

NPMA’s Resource Center

NPMA’s Resource Center provides members with an intuitive one-stop-shop for access to the latest technical and business management resources including online training.

Training on Your Schedule: We work to fit your schedule. From certifications and state-required recertification credits to business webinars and conference recaps, the Resource Center allows self-guided learning with more than 60 career-building webinars. Explore our online training resources now!

NPMA Education and Events

PestWorld 2019: Speaker Recommendations Due Friday

NPMA is seeking your assistance to help identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for PestWorld 2019. This year's event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California on October 15-18.

Please submit your speaker suggestions via email to speakers@pestworld.org. Feel free to provide multiple speaker names and topics. NPMA welcomes both technical and business-related sessions, click here for some suggestions. Thank you for your help and we will see you in San Diego!

Join us in Abu Dhabi for PestWorld East from April 9-10, 2019. This one of a kind conference is designed to address pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and India.

Weekly Headlines

With Collection Delayed, Overflowing Trash Brings ‘All Kinds of Rodents’ in Milwaukee

Fox 6
Garbage pickup in Milwaukee, delayed for days due to severe weather, has created major problems in their neighborhoods.

Drones Dispense Rat Poison to Help Rid Islands in Galapagos Region of Rodents

Digital Trends
If you’re trying to get rats off an island without damaging the native animals or plants, what’s the best way to go about it? The answer is simple: Use drones that dispense rat poison.

The Polar Vortex Should Kill Bugs, Right? Not So Much

UWMadScience
Although the cold weather will have some impacts, it’s difficult to predict if it will affect the peskiest insects.

Experts Rush to I.D. an Invasive, Self-Cloning Tick

Futurity
A new visual guide will help scientists identify and control the Asian longhorned tick, which transmits a fatal human disease in its native countries and threatens livestock in the United States.

For your Business

6 Reasons Why You’re a Bad Listener (and How to Change It)

Fast Company
It’s not our natural inclination to fully listen to what others have to say. Here are the things holding you back from really hearing what people are saying.

13 Dos and Don'ts of Business Email Etiquette

Entrepreneur
Whether you're a senior professional or an office newbie, here are 13 must-remember dos and don'ts of business email etiquette.

Six Behaviors That Will Block Your Leadership Success

Forbes
There are six negative behaviors that will thwart your success as a leader, and crush the potential of your employees.

Leadership Qualities that Promote Customer-Centric Success

Customer Think
All leaders must focus on customer needs, wants and desires to be successful. Here are a few suggestions on how leaders can integrate a customer-centric focus daily.

3 Myths About Success That You Need to Stop Believing This Year

Entrepreneur
More data and working harder are not always the answer, particularly if you're trying to do everything yourself.