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Don’t Miss the Third Webinar in the Series ‘Back to the Basics’ this Friday

Join Dan Suiter from the University of Georgia this Friday, May 1 at 4:00 PM EST as he helps you determine which wood-destroying beetle you may be dealing with using proper identification and then the next steps to solve the issue. Register today for the Winning the War Against Wood Destroying Beetles webinar.

Each webinar is one hour and costs $10 to attend as this series is an opportunity to get CEU credits without leaving your home or office. Credits have been approved in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, WA, WV, and WY. Click here to view the full webinar series and full credit details.

Last Chance to 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.

Click here to nominate your favorite charity.

News From National

NPMA Announces Results of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors Election

NPMA is pleased to announce the results of its annual Board of Directors election. Your Executive Committee will consist of the following Board members:

Scott Steckel (Plunkett’s Pest Control, Columbus, OH) will serve as President.
Justin McCauley (McCauley Service, Benton, AR) will serve as President-Elect.
Marillian Missiti (Buono Pest Control Co., Inc., Belmont, MA) will serve as Treasurer.
Faye Golden (Cook’s Pest Control, Inc., Decatur, AL) will serve as Secretary.
Chris Gorecki (Rollins, Atlanta, GA) will serve as Immediate Past President.

Each of the newly elected directors will begin their term of office on July 1, 2020. New members of the Board of Directors include:

Chuck Tindol (Rentokil North America, Telluride, CO) Past President Representative
Andy Yant (P.E.S.T., Inc., Goodlettsville, TN) Region #2 Director
Carl Braun (Quality Pest Control, Inc., Omaha, NE) Region #3 Director
Bob Dold, Jr. (Rose Pest Solutions, Northfield, IL) At-Large Member
Staci Jo Johnston (Ecolab, Inc., Eagan, MN) At-Large Member
Eric Scherzinger (Scherzinger Pest Control, Cincinnati, OH) At-Large Member
AJ Treleven (Sprague Pest Solutions, Tacoma, WA) At-Large Member
Bill Welsh (Rose Pest Solutions, Kalamazoo, MI) At-Large Member
Suzanne Graham (Massey Services, Inc., Orlando, FL) Associate Director
Aric Schroeder (Copesan Services, Inc., Menomonee Falls, WI) Associate Director

Click here to view the full list of your 2020-2021 Board members.

“We have a fantastic Board in place this year,” said incoming President Scott Steckel. “I look forward to working closely with this group of talented individuals as we continue to support our industry and set forth our future direction.”

COVID-19 By the Numbers

The Professional Pest Management Alliance, which serves as the consumer marketing and public outreach arm of NPMA, has developed a COVID-19 consumer fact sheet based on their Artificial Intelligence (AI) research. Click here to see what AI can tell us about COVID-19’s impact on the pest control industry.

Join Us at Academy 2020

Get your favorite superhero costume ready and join us July 14-16 at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Florida for Academy 2020! If you haven't had the chance to attend in the past, Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of emerging industry leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment. This is an exciting team-based event with fantastic speakers that you will NOT want to miss!

Check out the highlights from 2019, stay tuned for program updates and Register Today!

Rates increase 6/20/2020.

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

As of now, we are planning to proceed with our summer meetings, but we are obviously monitoring the situation and exploring contingency plans. NPMA very much hopes that we will get to see many of your smiling faces soon.

Registration Today for the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2020 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition to the quality education sessions featuring the latest in technical research, we are excited for an array of social functions!

Members Make Headlines

NJPWIPM to Host Upcoming Online Learning Event on May 13

Fast Track Your Greatness: A Roadmap to Personal Connectivity presented by Phil Cooper. Have you ever asked yourself these questions: How can I reach my goals more quickly?, How can I harness the power of relationships for good?, How do I make the most impact within the role that I have in my organization? Meshing his years of Leadership Experience with concepts from Keith Ferrazzi 's "Never Eat Alone" approach, Phil Cooper will guide you down the path of self-reflection and help you create a roadmap for a successful future.

Click here for more information and to register.

Weekly Headlines

As Chicagoans Eat at Home Because of Covid-19, Rats Used to Dining Out on Restaurant Scraps Follow the Food Supply

Chicago Tribune

The COVID-19 pandemic has commanded a new way of life, and not just for people — even Chicago’s rat population has been affected.

‘No Evidence’ That Mosquitoes and Ticks Transmit Coronavirus, Experts Say

SI Live

As people continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings to curb the spread of the coronavirus, pest experts announced there’s no need to worry about pests or rodents transmitting the deadly disease.

Atlanta Ranked #1 on Orkin's 2020 Mosquito Cities List for Seventh Consecutive Year

Yahoo Finance

For the seventh year in a row, Atlanta lands the number one spot on national pest control leader Orkin's Top 50 Mosquito Cities List.

Maybe You’re Staying Inside, But Ticks Are Out and Active

WKBN

As the weather gets warmer and more people are heading outside, one local group is warning us to watch out for ticks – especially in light of Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

Bedbug Treatment Also Kills Coronavirus, Can Be Used To Sterilize Masks

CBS Denver

We’ve seen all kinds of innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is a new one. Some health care facilities in Northern Colorado are now trying a system used by exterminators to decontaminate personal protective equipment.

For your Business

The Psychology Behind Effective Crisis Leadership

Harvard Business Review

A vision inspires and moves people. If you don’t have one, you can’t call yourself a leader.

6 Ways to Build Emotional Resiliency in Uncertain Times

Fast Company

Resiliency can be learned. Here are six ways to bounce back in an emotionally stressful time.

Three Tips for Quickly Adjusting Your Online Marketing Strategy

Forbes

When faced with a crisis or challenge, a business may be forced to come up with new ways to market its products and services, almost overnight. Here are three tips for adjusting your strategy no matter what the challenge is you are facing.

5 Immediately Actionable Tips to Help Your Virtual Team Thrive

Break the Frame

Long after this pandemic is behind us, these tips for working together as an effective virtual team will apply.

How to Execute Successful Content Marketing

Inc.

With a few simple steps, here's how to update your strategies to help stay connected.