NPMA ePestWorld

June 6, 2021 is World Pest Day, a multinational event established to raise awareness among the public, government and media about the important role that the pest control industry plays in protecting health, food, property and the environment from pest health threats. Join pest control professionals across the world in recognition and celebration of the invaluable impact the industry has on our everyday lives and well-being. NPMA has developed an exclusive toolkit of turnkey materials for members to use in their own publicity efforts on the international awareness day. The toolkit contains a customizable press release, Facebook and Twitter cover photos as well as profile frames, and suggested day-of social media content. NPMA members can access the toolkit here.

A special thanks to Orkin for their support of World Pest Day.

Submit Your Nominations for the Women of Excellence Award Program

All nominations must be received by August 31, 2021.

NPMA is now accepting nominations for the annual Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products. This award is open to women across the pest management industry - pest control companies, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. - who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate.

News From National

NPMA Launches Workforce Development Website & Exclusive Resources for Members

NPMA is proud to announce NPMAWorkforce.org, a newly launched website providing pest control companies the resources they need to stay ahead and remain competitive in their search for skilled, qualified candidates.

All NPMA members can access the newly built Workforce Toolkit at NPMAWorkforce.org using their member credentials. Within the Toolkit, pest control companies will be able to easily download a variety of assets including sample job descriptions, customizable recruitment brochures, website badges, and more. Pest control companies who are members of the association located in the U.S. and Canada also receive a complimentary 60-day job posting on the industry-exclusive job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com. Click here to read the full press release.

Thank you to our Founders, Patrons, and Supplier Club members for supporting the growth of the NPMA Workforce Development Program.

Renew Your NPMA Membership Online Today!

NPMA members in many U.S. states now have the option to renew their membership online! We are looking forward to a great 2021-2022 year and hope you will continue to support us. Your support is instrumental to promoting our industry and the important work we do to protect health and property from pests that transmit disease and cause destruction.

Vote for the Charity to Receive the Proceeds from the 2021 PestWorld 5k

Deadline: July 31

The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) needs your help choosing a charity for this year’s annual 5k Fun Run/Walk at PestWorld 2021. Click here and vote for the charity that will receive the 5k proceeds.

Pest Pic of the Week

Halictid Bee

As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.

View the image use policy.

Member Benefit Highlight

Check Out the Latest NPMA BugBytes Podcast Episode

In this episode we cover new research on an interesting approach to controlling a food-infesting beetle, we breakdown the true costs of invasive pests around the globe, and how to stop book lice with special guest Cleveland Dixon of Holiday Termite & Pest Control.

Listen now at www.npmabugbytes.org or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

NPMA Education and Events

Join Us in Tucson, Arizona for Academy 2021

Start training today to make sure you help get your team to victory! In addition to the team events, this year’s program is bursting with tools to grow your leadership skills and take your business to the next level! At Academy 2021 you can expect killer keynote speakers addressing body language and solutions to leadership mistakes, Learning Labs on mental health and virtual workplace management, and NEW to this year’s program are Brain Dates: opportunities throughout the conference to learn from your peers!

On your marks, get set... REGISTER!
Early bird rates end June 18.

Earn CEUs at the 2021 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference

CEUs have been approved in FL, GA, MD, NC, SC & VA! Click here to view recertification details.

Join us July 29-31 in Myrtle Beach for quality educational sessions covering WDO inspections, rodenticide stewardship, bed bug management, COVID business issues, and MORE!

Attend Your Local Pest Management Association Events!

WVPMA Summer Blitz	June 15-16, 2021	Virtual Event
IPCA July Workshop	July 27, 2021	Virtual Event

Members Make Headlines

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Terminix

This Terminix Strong video highlights employees and how they were serving their communities, ensuring safety and continuing to push through COVID last summer.

PestWest Cares Program

Over many years PestWest has made a conscious effort in community stewardship by serving our neighbors in need across the country. Our most recent outreach was to TOSA (The Other Side of Academy) which is a public non-profit organization where the homeless and substance abusers can change their lives, free of charge.

Learn more.

Weekly Headlines

Termites Swarm Texas Homes as Rainy Weather Creates Perfect Conditions

Newsweek
Termite swarms inflict more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year, according to the National Pest Management Association.

More Snakes Expected in NC as Cicada Make ‘an Easy Meal,’ Expert Says

Fox 8
A wildlife expert says with cicadas coming out after 17 years, we could see more snakes than usual this year.

Experts in Indiana Warn That Ticks and Lyme Disease a Bigger Problem Due to COVID-19

WDRB
Indiana residents are always looking out for ticks this time of year because of Lyme disease concerns. But according to a report by FOX 59, experts say this year ticks are even more of a threat because of COVID-19.

Sacramento Neighborhoods See Surge in Cockroach Infestations

CBS Sacramento
Droves of cockroaches are creeping and crawling through Sacramento neighborhoods.

Rainy Weather Causes Mosquito Populations to Boom, Texas Counties Seeing Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile

KWTX
Experts are warning this year could be troublesome with weather creating a perfect formula for the pest’s population to boom.

For your Business

Why Every CEO Should Have A Personal Mission Statement

Chief Executive
Much like a corporate mission statement, a thoughtful, well-written personal mission statement becomes your individual definition of success—and the compass that navigates you toward your deepest motivations.

Why Forgetfulness Might Be the Biggest Risk to Accomplishing Your Goals

Fast Company
Failing to follow through on certain tasks might seem harmless in the moment, but these oversights can have serious long-term consequences.

Ten Things to Say Besides Yes

Eblin Group
Practicing these ten phrases and having them in your hip pocket to use when needed will enable you to collaborate with and support your colleagues without sinking yourself in the process.

These Are the 8 Habits That Every Great Leader Must Develop

Entrepreneur
Find out how these types of people nurture, motivate and inspire all employees, even if they have different personalities.

7 Time-Saving Tips for Small Businesses

Business 2 Community
As a small entrepreneur, you must have the idea of saving time and letting your business grow. For that, it is worth considering specific practical tips that can help in fueling the growth of your business.