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PWIPM Local Network Fundraiser – Virtual Silent Auction

PWIPM is hosting a virtual silent auction in-conjunction with PestWorld and the Women's Forum from October 25 - December 2, 2021 to support our local network grants.

PWIPM local networks host events that give every person in the industry an opportunity to connect at the local level. When a local network starts up, it often needs a little funding to host its first event or make promotional materials. This fundraiser is for our Local Networks Grant program. Our goal is to expand the reach of PWIPM into every community.

View the items and donate today.

News From National

PestWorld 2021 Has Convened in Las Vegas!

Whether you are reading this from Las Vegas, or weren’t able to join us this year, you can follow along and see what we’re up to by following us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

If you’re here with us this week we would love to see your posts!

Be sure to use the official PestWorld hashtag, #PestWorld2021.

Reserve Your Pest Management Foundation Socks Today!

The most anticipated pest control industry fashion event of the year takes place at PestWorld each year. The Pest Management Foundation’s annual PestWorld fundraising drive will once again feature the option to select a pair of “Foundation Socks” as a thank you gift for tax deductible donation of $100 or more. This year, donors can solidify their place in fashion history by reserving their gift in advance by visiting www.npmafoundation.org and making a donation today and picking up their socks at the NPMA booth in the PestWorld 2021 Exhibit Hall in Las Vegas. But wait… there’s more! This year, as an alternative to socks, donors have the option of selecting a custom embroidered Pest Management Foundation pashmina style scarf too. Donors who are unable to attend PestWorld can still make a gift at www.npmafoundation.org, just drop us a line at Foundation@pestworld.org and we will ship them to you for free!

Pest Pic of the Week

Millipede

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.

Do you have a pest image to share?
Send it to Trista Boyd at tboyd@pestworld.org, and it may be included in a future newsletter!

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

The landscape of the pest management industry (especially leadership) has evolved. Through the Women’s Forum program, all leaders will learn new techniques of collaboration and pest management industry best-practices. This program has been specifically designed to help grow your business and improve your work culture.

At the Women’s Forum you will…

Hear from leaders in the industry on important topics, including advantages of hiring more women, respect in the 21st Century Workplace, and understanding current hiring trends
Participate in collaborative group discussions
Expand your network and build meaningful relationships

View the schedule and register today!

Registration Now Open for BizTech

Looking for fresh, innovative ways to take your business to the next level? Then BIZTECH 2021 is the event you’ve been waiting for! This conference brings together some of the top minds in business development and technology to deliver one of the most advanced and engaging programs of 2021.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event to learn the latest in business and technology trends including digital project management platforms to improve efficiencies, integrated marketing solutions to maximize your ROI, cutting edge employee recruitment resources, virtual training tools more!

Business Development Committee Small Business Toolbox Webinar

Mastering The Art Of Marketing In Today’s Digital Age
Friday, January 28, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST | REGISTER

Discover ways to take your advertising campaign to the next level in this candid session led by NPMA Business Development Committee members David Giannetto of WorkWave, Leigha Hughen of Western Pest Services and Solomon Airhart of Aruza Pest Control as they share their insights into how every business can maximize their marketing potential and overcome common pitfalls.

Weekly Headlines

Spider Management for the Pest Control Operator

PestWorld Magazine
There are only a handful of spiders that are venomous in the United States. Thus, learning to identify the medically relevant species can help you easily put your customers’ minds at ease.

America's 10 Most Rat-Infested Cities

Newsweek
When pest control company Orkin released its "Top 50 Rattiest Cities" list in October 2020, Chicago was named the most rat-infested city in the U.S for the sixth time in a row.

Record Rain Brings Insect Infestation to Surface

CBS Sacramento
There is a creepy-crawly side effect of last weekend’s storm. As Sacramento dries out, the cockroaches are coming out.

Mosquito-Transmitted Disease Detected in Delaware

WBOC
The mosquito-transmitted disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), has been detected in Delaware for the first time in 2021.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Invading Suburban Homes

WGNTV
The colder weather has been driving the invasive Brown Marmorated stink bug into people’s homes, causing distress to many families.

For your Business

The Importance of Self-Trust

Mike Robbins
How do you stop doubting yourself and start living an authentic life full of self-love, confidence, and truth?

What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener

Harvard Business School
Financial expertise and operational experience will only take executives so far. More than ever, companies want senior leaders with strong social skills and emotional intelligence, says research by Raffaella Sadun and Joseph Fuller.

Building a Team? Avoid These 5 Team Killers

Inc.
A great team is the right mix of talent, motivation, trust and alignment.

Now Is the Time for Servant Leadership

Chief Learning Officer
Servant leaders — leaders devoted to making the welfare and growth of their people the priority — are needed urgently for the post-pandemic world. Here are five ways you can be one.

How to Reduce What You're Spending on Marketing (Without Losing Results)

Entrepreneur
For most businesses, marketing is a practical necessity. It’s the only viable strategy to increase your brand visibility, attract more people to your brand and ultimately grow the business. But let’s face it; marketing is expensive.