  The International Professional Women in Pest Management Leadership Forum is designed to encourage & empower women in the pest management industry through interactive sessions & in-depth discussion about issues impacting women during their career cycle. NPMA is dedicated to creating an environment where these discussions can flourish and allow attendees to be fully invested in their participation and it is our hope that by late summer we will all see our lives returning to normal as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. With that being said, the International Professional Women in Pest Management Leadership Forum will now be taking place November 8-10, 2020. The conference will still be taking place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.
Nominate a Charity for the PWIPM 5K
Each year PWIPM raises over $1,000 at the annual PWIPM 5k Fun Walk/Run held at PestWorld. Proceeds from the PWIPM 5K Fun Run/Walk will benefit a charity nominated by you. Submit your nomination by April 30, 2020. The PWIPM Council will select three of the nominees and let the industry vote on the winner. News From National In unprecedented times such as these, deciding how and when to communicate with customers about COVID-19 can be a daunting task. Your messaging must be clear and concise while also providing helpful and necessary information. As the unifying voice of the professional pest control industry, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is sharing important advice for how to effectively communicate with customers during the global pandemic, click here to view the do's and don'ts on communicating with your customers.
Join Our Facebook Live Chat: Pests Don’t Understand Social Distancing
Millions of Americans are adopting new behaviors as they follow strict stay at home orders and are spending more time than ever indoors. Dr. Mike Bentley, entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, is here to share how changes in our home environments can actually be inviting pests in. During this Facebook Live broadcast, Dr. Bentley will explain how various factors could potentially increase pest encounters around the home, like that mountain of cardboard boxes that has piled up from too many home deliveries. No judgement here! We’re all in the same boat. Tune in at the @PestWorld Facebook at 11:00 AM eastern on Thursday, April 2nd. 
Now Accepting Applications for the 2020 NPMA Gives Award
Application Deadline: May 30, 2020 Presented by NPMA's Leadership Networking Community, the NPMA Gives Award recognizes NPMA member companies that have demonstrated leadership through their dedication and contribution to the good of the community. As part of its mission, the Leadership Development Group is committed to honoring those companies that have made a real contribution to their community. The winning company will be featured in the September/October issue of PestWorld magazine and recognized at Academy 2020 in Orlando, FL. Click here to view judging criteria and to submit your application.
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With almost 6,000 pest management professionals in its network, there’s almost certainly another NPMA member who’s faced the challenges you’re facing. Been there. Done that. NPMA’s Mentor Match program was designed to help you find those professionals and get great advice that will keep you sharp, current and (last but not least) ahead of the pack. Check out a brief video on how to get started with Mentor Match! NPMA Education and EventsMembers Make Headlines
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As temperatures and precipitation levels increase, so too do pest populations. Despite this unwelcomed fact, especially in the midst of collective concerns around the growing COVID-19 pandemic here in the U.S., the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) remains steadfast in its mission to protect public health from the threats posed by pests.
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“Humor is a great tool to use in a crisis that helps us look at that situation in a positive way that will us deal with the crisis. Humor lightens one's burdens, inspires hopes, and keeps you grounded, focused and alert,” said Trevor Smith, Certified Laughter Leader of the World Laughter Tour, Inc.
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In an email to members of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), which has set up an online resource at PestControlCoronavirus.com, NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf, CMP, CAE, noted that “This document classifies our industry as essential, which is an important step should the Federal Government issue a shelter-in-place mandate.” CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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