NPMA, CPCA, and CO SPAR Kevin Lemasters are heavily preparing for a potential pesticide preemption repeal to be introduced in Colorado. With the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate Majority Leader all from Boulder, the government of Colorado has become “Boulderized.” The City of Boulder is pushing to repeal pesticide preemption along with the People and Pollinators Action Network, as both groups are close with key lawmakers in the State. Our industry has held several strategy sessions and discussions. Additionally, NPMA is participating in the RISE Preemption Workgroup and CPCA is participating in a Colorado coalition working to fight the bill. Our industry is doing everything we can to prevent a “Crazy-Quilt” of pesticide regulations that would jeopardize both public health and our industry.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new WOTUS rule last week. The regulation would replace the 2015 WOTUS rule, which was an Obama-era regulation that drastically expanded the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers reach over what is considered a Water of the United Stated (WOTUS). The EPA has more information here and NPMA staff will be reviewing the rule for it’s impact on the industry.

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 2020-2021 Board of Directors Nominees. Write-in nominations are due by February 12 to: Dominique Stumpf, CEO, NPMA, 10460 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. The Board of Directors election will be held this Spring, from March 15 to April 15, 2020 and, for the sixth 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.

January 30, 2020, 4:00 PM EST | REGISTER
NPMA Members Earn Your Next FLORIDA Recertification Credit Free!

NPMA’s Dr. Brittany Campbell will provide a live 1-hour webinar on bed bug control that will qualify for one FLORIDA recertification credit in category 482 or 487. This webinar will be provided free to NPMA members. Non-members can still register for a fee of $20. A description of the class and instructions for registering are below.

There has been extensive research on controlling bed bugs since their resurgence in the early 2000s. But, despite advances in control technologies and techniques, bedbugs continue to pose a major challenge for pest control operators. This informative training will cover recent discoveries in bed bug biology and how to overcome some of the ubiquitous problems bed bugs pose - even for the trained professional.

Access this training in these easy steps:

1. Visit: npmatraining.org
2. Click “Purchase New Content”
3. Log in using your NPMA User ID, or create a new account
4. Click “Select Courses”
5. Click “Add” next to the Overcoming Bed Bug Control Challenges and follow on-screen instruction

You will receive one confirmation email from NPMA after completing checkout. A second confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours after your registration information has processed. For questions, contact Brittany Campbell at bcampbell@pestworld.org.

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

 

Google local service ads reach local customers by placing 2-3 verified businesses at the top of the Google search. Top placement is earned through lead response time and online reviews. This new lead generation system is becoming available across the nation. SearchKings can guide your company through the process and is offering one free month to NPMA members and 2 free months to QualityPro accredited companies:

• NPMA Members – click here
• QualityPro Accredited Companies – click here

(SearchKings recorded webinar available at www.qualityprotools.org)

TPCA is offering a CEU Workshop, Texas Women in Pest Management Seminar and holding a Board of Directors Meeting on February 14, 2020.

Massey Services is pleased to announce the promotions of three team members to regional managers in various Florida markets.  Deidre Eidson has been promoted to the Villages Florida Region; Chris Chatham has been promoted to the Northwest FL Region; and Paul Giordano has been promoted to the East FL Region.  All three team members have been with the company for over a decade.