Join Us for the Last Virtual Academy Session This Thursday
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Join us next Thursday, October 8 at 3:00 PM EST for the Academy Closing Session. Our teams will participate in one final Olympic activity as we close out Academy 2020. It's time to pump up the team spirit, we've saved the best for last!
We are excited to launch the first installment of the NPMA CEO Forum, sponsored by BASF, next week in conjunction with PestWorld 2020! In light of the transition from an in-person event to a virtual conference, the NPMA CEO Forum will be held as a multi-week program in an effort to provide the most convenient and valuable experience possible. Click here to view the full program and to register online.
From now until Friday, October 9 at 11:59pm EST, every new attendee to register for PestWorld 2020 will receive a FREE registration to bring a colleague! All you have to do is click here to register, and for each employee you sign up, NPMA will send you a complimentary code equal to that number of people. That’s it!
Not only does the virtual format allow for live chat, Q&A and direct access to the experts, but PestWorld attendees will have exclusive access to 60+ HOURS of educational sessions that will remain available on-demand until December 31, 2020. What does this mean? Access to more training and more credits than ever before, all on your schedule! Click here to view the educational program and here to see approved credits in your state.
All sessions will be held in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and will feature Spanish subtitles that can easily be toggled on and off.
Quacito | DREAM Service Software
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Slingshot
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US Fleet Tracking
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QualityPro
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SM BURE CO., LTD
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Veseris
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Rockwell Labs Ltd |
Syngenta Crop Protections, LLC
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VM Products
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Santa Fe Dehumidifiers |
Target Specialty Products
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Voice For Pest
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ScanTrak Data Systems Inc.
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Telesteps
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Weisburger Insurance Brokerage
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Scorpion
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The Pest Posse
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Wildlife Control Supplies
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SenesTech
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Thermacell Tick Control Tubes
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Woodstream
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Service Partners
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Tianjin HC Hardware Products Co., LTD
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Workwave
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ServicePro | ServSuite Software
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Tick Box Technology Corporation
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Xcluder – Global Material Technologies
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Servicetitan
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Trece, Inc.
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Zhongshan Glee Electricals Manufacturing Co., Ltd
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Skyhawk
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Unique Background Solutions
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Check out the full list of exhibitors!
As a member of the National Pest Management Association, you are encouraged to join us virtually on Wednesday, October 28 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST for our 87th Annual Membership Meeting. At this meeting, a vote will take place to adopt proposed changes to the association bylaws. It is important, if you are able, to attend this meeting virtually during the times listed above. Please click here to register in advance for this meeting. However, if you are unable to attend, you may submit a proxy vote online.
NPMA’s Business Development Committee is developing resources aimed at helping small pest control businesses reach their full potential, and they want your help! Participate in this 2-question survey to help identify what topics you feel are important to help businesses grow, and what format you want those resources made available.
AAA Pest Control, Inc. of Kent, WA Able Pest Control, Inc. of Anderson Island, WA Adept Pest Solutions of Renton, WA Agreeable Pest Control of College Place, WA HomeFix of Israel Kleener Corporation de Mexico MIP Y SERVICIOS DERIVADOS COPLAMEX, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. of Mexico Oxley Pest Control, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA Pointe Pest Control of Liberty Lake, WA Zap Pest Control, Inc. of Perth Amboy
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As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
Did you know that as an NPMA member you have exclusive access to model service contracts?
Commercial Sanitation Contract For companies performing sanitation services, NPMA suggests a contract that discloses details of the service including disclaimers and limitations. This agreement was created and provided to members in 2020.
Fumigation Service Contract For companies performing fumigation services, NPMA suggests a contract that discloses details of the service including disclaimers and limitations. This agreement was created and provided to members in 2019.
Mark your calendars for December 2-3, 2020 for the virtual Global Bed Bug Summit, sponsored by BedBug Central. The Global Bed Bug Summit provides pest management professionals with the information they need from a legal, technical, business, and customer-oriented perspective so they can not only eliminate bed bug issues, but also create an environment of trust between themselves and their customers. Click here to learn more.
October 27, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER Hosted by: Julie Tesh-Clark, Customer Care/Community Outreach at Pest Management Systems, Inc.
This webinar provides guidance on what to do and—just as importantly—what not to do when interviewing candidates for positions within your company. Attendees will learn how to setup proper interviews that will result in hiring success in the future.
Massey Services is pleased to announce that Harvey L. Massey, chairman and CEO of the company, has been listed in Florida Trend’s annual Florida 500 list. Florida 500, a special section of Florida Trend magazine, highlights the 500 most influential executives in Florida from different economic sectors throughout the state.
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