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Pest Management Foundation Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients

The Pest Management Foundation has awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to five university students studying urban entomology at schools across the United States. The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program identifies and rewards the best and brightest minds in undergraduate and graduate programs across the nation, supporting the next generation of urban entomologists who will become part of our industry in the future.

The 2019 Pest Management Foundation Scholarship recipients are:

Sudip Gaire, PhD Candidate, Purdue University
Maria Gonzalez, PhD Candidate, North Carolina State University
Allison Johnson, PhD Candidate, University of Georgia
Joanne King, PhD Candidate, Texas A&M University
Tarolyn Plumley, Undergraduate Student, University of Florida

Learn more.

Call for Industry Participation During PPMA’s 6th Annual Rodent Awareness Week, Oct. 20-26

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is working to educate consumers about the dangers and threats associated with rodents during Rodent Awareness Week, this October 20-26, 2019. A recent online research study conducted between January 2018 and July 2019 by Advanced Symbolics Inc. using a representative sample of 274,500 Americans revealed that rats are America’s biggest pest concern for health and home issues, and that rodents are spotted almost twice as often in bathrooms than in any other area in the home.

Learn more.

News From National

PestWorld 2019 Has Convened in San Diego!

Whether you are reading this from San Diego, or weren’t able to join us this year, you can follow along and see what we’re up to by following us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

If you’re here with us this week we would love to see your posts!

Be sure to use the official PestWorld hashtag, #PestWorld2019.

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

Join us for the 2019 Technology Summit December 4-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. Showcasing a mix of business management sessions and interactive breakout groups featuring up-and-coming information and digital technologies for the pest management industry. The conference will feature technology thought leaders and provide a forum for attendees to learn from each other about their technology experiences as well as the current technologies used to enhance daily practices within their pest management businesses.

View the program and register today!

Weekly Headlines

What Happened to This Car is Nuts. 200 Walnuts, to Be Exact

CNN
If you park your car outside, you might want to look under the hood every once in a while. You could end up with a little surprise from the critters in your yard.

The Cricket Invasion Is Upon Us Once Again

Texas Monthly
Every year, Central Texas is swarmed with the little pests, causing panic across social media feeds.

'Ballooning' Spiders Releasing Webs Across Oklahoma

News 9
Scientists at Oklahoma State University confirm spiderwebs are floating through the air in Oklahoma.

Connecticut Resident is State's Fourth to Contract Rare Tick-Borne Illness Linked to Brain Infections, Death

Fox News
A fourth Connecticut resident has contracted the rare tick-borne Powassan encephalitis disease, more commonly referred to as Powassan virus.

Are Millions of Rats About to Invade UK Homes?

The Guardian
As the rodents are forced above ground due to recent rainfall, here is what you should do to keep them out of your house.

For your Business

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Hiring for a Job (and How to Fix It)

Entrepreneur
The three steps you need to take to slow down your hiring processes without grinding to a halt so you can get the right people in the right roles

4 Ways to Overcome the Danger of False Humility

Leading with Trust
False humility is pridefulness in disguise. We practice false humility when we intentionally devalue ourselves or our contributions in an attempt to appear humble. Here are four strategies to combat false humility.

This Could Be Why Your Boss Keeps Interrupting You

Inc.

How do you influence leaders? DataStory author Nancy Duarte says you need to know their narrative. This is why interrupting bosses can be encouraging.

How to Recession-Proof Your Business In The Chaotic New Economy

Forbes
Media is now more fragmented than ever before, and the power has shifted to the consumer. Here are three steps to building a powerful marketing system.

Your Company Sucks at Meetings: Use These 7 Tips to Get Better.

Entrepreneur
It's not too late to make them brief, valuable and relevant to your productivity.