  Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT– FREE to Members Jimmy Pitzer, Ph.D., California State University, Sacramento, CA  Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT Earn credits! Continuing Education Credits have been approved in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, PA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, RI, SC, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WY. Click here to view detailed credit information. Register early – space is limited! Virtual workshop sponsored by Bell Laboratories, Inc., Earth Care Products, Liphatech, and SenesTech, Inc Heard From the HillThe EPA re-opened the comment period for several neonicotinoid proposed interim decisions. The comment period will close on June 18, 2020. The Agency cited requests for extensions to the comment period due to the complexity of the materials and time/resource constraints experienced by stakeholders. NPMA submitted comments on May 4. Additional comments on the Proposed Interim Decisions are being received to the docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0750 at www.regulations.gov.
For the first time in its history, the U.S. EPA Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee (PPDC) was held as a remote, virtual meeting. The structural pest control industry is represented by NPMA’s V.P. of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Jim Fredericks. Topics included a detailed discussion of the Office of Pesticide Programs’ response to COVID-19 pandemic, the pesticide risk assessment process, emerging technologies, updates on ongoing hot topics (i.e. neonicotinoid, pollinator protection, certification and training, etc.). Meeting materials, including copies of presentations are available here.
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World Pest Day is on the Horizon
Join pest control professionals around the world in recognition and celebration of the impact the industry has on our everyday lives and well-being on World Pest Day, June 6th. The Professional Pest Management Alliance has developed an exclusive toolkit of turnkey materials including suggested social media content and a customizable press release for PPMA Mainframe subscribers to use in their own publicity efforts on the international awareness day. PPMA members can access the toolkit here.
PPMA Emphasizes the Importance of Industry Participation During Annual Bed Bug Awareness Week
Professionals agree that bed bugs will remain an issue this summer travel season This June 7-13, 2020 is Bed Bug Awareness Week, an annual campaign in which the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), works to educate consumers about the prevalence of bed bugs through various media relations and social media tactics. The designation is recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events and is celebrated throughout the pest management industry. As stay-at-home orders are beginning to lift nationwide, people are eager for summer travel season to begin, but it’s important they do not forget that bed bugs are very much still a threat. To help industry professionals get involved with educating the public, for those who contribute to PPMA, PPMA is sharing a customizable press release, social posts and graphics and a series of exclusive videos, all of which are aimed at ensuring the public is educated on the threat of bed bugs and the importance of working with a licensed pest control professional. 
The Summer Pest Gazette is Now Available!
Summer is almost in full swing! Use the Summer issue of Pest Gazette to show your current and future customers how your company can help them control the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season. Pest Gazette is available in printed and digital format that is perfect for online marketing! Click here to view the current issue. Click here to start customizing your Pest Gazette today!
QualityPro Announces Results of 2020-2021 Board Election
QualityPro is pleased to announce the results of its annual Board of Directors election. The QualityPro Executive Committee will consist of the following board members:
New MembersBrickers Termite Control, Inc. of Lansdale, PA Pest Pic of the Week
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Member Benefit HighlightNPMA provides a number of model service contracts from bed bug inspections to termite treatments, all covering both the PMP's and the client's responsibilities. Here you can also find safety and service standards for food processing and handling facilities, bed bug management, QualityPro accreditation, LEED certification and OSHA. NPMA Education and Events Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 2:00pm EDT The NPMA Recruitment & Retention committee has developed resources to help companies on-board and off-board employees. Join three HR experts on this webinar to go over the new resources at http://workforce.npmapestworld.org/ and discuss best practices and lessons-learned for the beginning and end of an employee’s time with your company. Register today - All who register will receive a link to the NPMA On Demand recording. Members Make Headlines
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