On March 16-17, NPMA members will meet with their members of Congress virtually– providing opportunities to promote the pest management industry and advocate for issues important to us.
Join us in trumpeting the positive effect we have on public health and pushing back against arbitrary pesticide regulations. Your voice as a constituent is what amplifies the work NPMA staff does year round. Attending Legislative Day will give you an opportunity to hear the issues, talk with your state and federal representatives, and make a difference.
Register by February 23 to save $25 on your Legislative Day registration!
Service Technician’s Manual 2nd Edition Now Available
The second edition to NPMA’s top-selling training handbook, The Service Technician’s Training Manual, is available now! This revised and expanded second edition is loaded with new content including updated pest biology and control information, the latest advances in pest control technology, a revised overview of federal regulations, new full-color images, a comprehensive Q&A section and much more!
To celebrate this special release, NPMA is offering the second edition for only $19.99 through February 26th or until copies are sold out. After the promo, prices will return to $29.99 for NPMA members and $34.99 for nonmembers. Purchase your copy today while supplies last!
Last week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee questioned President Biden’s nominee for EPA Administrator. During the hearing, which lasted just under three hours, Regan confirmed repeatedly that under his watch, the Agency would rely on stakeholder input, transparency, and adherence to the law to guide its work. His repeated promise to include stakeholders and follow science were positive indications that EPA under his leadership will continue to engage with industry on important policy issues. The hearing had few contentious moments and it was clear that Regan was headed toward confirmation based on the praise he received from Senators from both parties. It was also readily apparent the EPA was eyeing climate change, environmental justice and clean air issues as their focal points in the immediate future. A confirmation vote has not yet been taken to allow the nominee to respond in writing to questions submitted by Senators. The vote could come as early as next week, though impeachment proceedings may impede the confirmation process. For additional analysis click here.
Pest control business owners and upper managers are encouraged to join us virtually for this four-week conversational series that kicks-off THIS THURSDAY with a highly anticipated session to prepare your business for post-pandemic life. With a new year of business ahead and a changing political and social landscape, learn from your peers and industry experts on how to not only thrive in 2021 but how to adapt and accelerate your business for greater success.
Click here to register.
Workforce Development Founding Members
![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/assets/WORKFORCE_Connex-Virtual-Booth_Founders-Club%20(003).jpg) Thank you to our Workforce Development Founding Members for supporting NPMA's initiative so that we may continue to work towards our goal of building a sustainable pipeline of qualified candidates to help NPMA members meet business demand.
Click here to learn how you can get involved today.
Founding members:
ABC Pest and Lawn (DFW) ABC Pest and Lawn (Austin) Abell Pest Control Inc. (Canada) Arrow Exterminators Certus Pest, Inc. Cooks Pest Control Edge Pest Control Lloyd Pest & Termite Control Massey Services McCauley Services
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Plunkett’s Pest Control Rentokil NA Rollins, Inc. Rose Pest Solutions (IL) Rose Pest Solutions (MI) Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions Sprague Pest Solutions Terminix Service (SC) Terminix Triad (NC)
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Nominee submission deadline: March 15 Each year, NPMA works diligently to identify and recruit members to serve on our association’s standing committees and interest groups. In an effort to foster fresh ideas and allow all NPMA members to share their expertise, we are calling on you to nominate yourself or pass this survey along to an industry colleague to serve on an NPMA committee or interest group. Your involvement and leadership will help us chart a successful future for the association and the industry. Final decisions will be made by the end of May and communicated at the beginning of June in time for the committee cycle which begins July 1st.
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Buzz Off, LLC dba The Bug Man & Queen Bee of Milwaukee, WI Jerry's Pest Service of Yakima, WA KIA Pest Control of Sauk Village, IL Kirk Termite & Pest Control of Madison, MS Linn County KS Noxious Weed of Prescott, KS Red Wing Chemical of Norton, KS Smithereen Pest Management of Kansas City, KS SWAT Pest Pros of Saint George, UT Zunex Pest Control of Auburn, WA
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Red Imported Fire Ant Climbing on a Brush
As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
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!
Conveniently Earn CEUs and Boost your Business with NPMA's Back in Action Webinars
This training series is designed to prepare managers, office staff and technicians to hit the ground running in 2021. The second webinar Back to Bugs: Rodents takes place on February 26, with sessions sponsored by LiphaTech, Workwave and Bell Labs. This webinar will cover topics on roof rats, commercial accounts and managing house mice. Sign up for one more of these trainings and get ready to elevate your business and earn valuable CEU credits! Click here to register and learn more.
NPMA’s Small Business Toolbox Webinar Series – FREE TO MEMBERS!
EPISODE 2 – Training and Development | Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 | 3:00-4:00 PM EST
Having the right tools for the job can be the key difference between success and failure for any project. The same can be said when it comes to running a business! Equipping yourself with the right tools and resources to maximize profitability and efficiency is critical to any organization hoping to achieve long-term success. Gain access to new financial tools and resources, learn effective solutions to growing your business, and network with industry peers in NPMA’s latest three-part webinar series tailored to small businesses. Click here to register!
Congratulations for Jennifer Gray and Stefanie Birmingham on their promotions at Waynes Pest Control this year.
ServicePro, is proud to announce a new partnership with ServiceTitan, a software solution for residential and commercial service contractors, that will deliver support to customers through scaled resources and innovation.
The Guardian Rats are clever, resilient, horrifying and yet somehow admirable. And, while we’ve been away, they’ve been colonizing our office spaces.
City Beat The pest-control company features a whopping six Ohio cities on its 2021 list of 50 metros that bed bugs love.
ScienceNews In the South, ticks attach more often to skinks, which don’t pass on Lyme bacteria as well as mice.
Smithsonian Magazine New research and videos show how spiders in the Theridiidae family hoist up prey 50 times their size.
Eblin Group
A lot of leaders’ plates are so full with commitments in the arenas of home and work that it feels like there’s not a lot of bandwidth left for work in the community. Here are some strategies for finding the time to make a difference.
Inc. Without a doubt, purpose can be powerful. But not if you fail to connect it with every other aspect of the business.
Leadership Vitae Individual success has been celebrated, if not revered, for most of U.S. history. There are endless “how to’s” on achieving individual success, yet independent achievement is a myth.
Inc. Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl last night. In the process, he emphatically answered the most important question any leader has to address.
Business2Community The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for marketers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, despite various drawbacks, certain marketing trends managed to thrive on the scene with great headwinds into 2021.
USA TODAY One of the largest broods of periodical cicadas in the nation, Brood X will emerge this spring in 15 states.
Fox Business Baltimore and Washington, DC, come in at second and third place, respectively
4WWL When the French Quarter shut down in March in the early days of Coronavirus pandemic, rats came out on to Bourbon Street looking for food. This created an opportunity for New Orleans rodent control.
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February 11, 2021 |
Preparing for Life After COVID |
Virtual Event |
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February 18, 2021 |
What to Expect from the Next Administration – Policy Impacts on Your Company |
Virtual Event |
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February 25, 2021 |
Getting Ready for the Busy Season – Growth Markets and Anticipated Bright Spots in 2021 |
Virtual Event |
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February 26, 2021 |
Back to Bugs: Rodents |
Webinar |
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March 4, 2021 |
Embracing Diversity and Appealing to a Diversifying Customer Base |
Virtual Event |
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March 16-17, 2021 |
Legislative Day 2021 |
Virtual Event |
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March 26, 2021 |
Back to Bugs: Wood Destroying Organisms |
Webinar |
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April 23, 2021 |
Back to Bugs: Flies, Ants, and Spiders |
Webinar |
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