The 6th District court has lifted the nationwide stay on OSHA’s vaccine mandate, which applies to companies with 100 or more employees and/or holds a federal contract. This emergency temporary standard is now set to go into effect, absent a Supreme Court stay. The mandate offers businesses the option of either weekly testing or full vaccination for all employees, among other compliance measures.

NPMA’s Good to Great CEO Forum Series is quickly approaching and we want you to be there! This virtual program will feature keynote speaker, Randy Gravitt, an individual who’s introduced a meaningful twist on what it takes to become a successful leader. Randy breaks down his approach to great leadership by starting at homebase.

Registration is NOW open for the 2022 Legislative Day, March 13-15 at the Capital Hilton in Washington DC. NPMA’s legislative and advocacy work in 2022 will be crucial as we set the framework for our industry to be properly represented in the 2023 Farm Bill. Your attendance and participation at Legislative Day 2022 is important. Let the voice of pest management be heard and register today.

NPMA’s 20-21 year was like no other. The global COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed daily life for the pest management industry. Pest control companies from all shapes and sizes across the country came together to help one another, share information, and collectively work to advance the industry in a time of crisis. NPMA members, we appreciate your support and membership this year and look forward to continuing a positive image for the industry. Click here to view the 20-21 NPMA Annual Report.

Al Rasa Pest Control Bldg. Cleaning Services of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Esad Services of Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Critter Squad, Inc. of Durham, NC
Invicta Environmental Pest Defense of Raleigh, NC
Redcheck Pest Solutions of Raleigh, NC
ThermaCell Repellants, Inc. of Bedford, MA

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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. View the image use policy.

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

We invite you to join us for the 2022 Eastern Conference at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

The 2022 Eastern Conference Offers:

• More than 13 sessions where you can earn valuable recertification in up to 12 states.
• A variety of educational tools needed to grow your business including technical training, management topics, and keynote sessions with industry experts.
• Networking with other 300 pest management professional from your region.
• An exhibitor showcase, which features more than 35 suppliers.

Join us for the 2022 Southern Conference at the Little Rock Marriott in Little Rock, Arkansas. The conference will feature a mixture of in-depth management sessions, interactive hands-on training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry.

Terminix and Rentokil Initial to Merge Creating a Global Leader in Pest Management

The Boards of Directors of Rentokil Initial plc ("Rentokil Initial") and Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. ("Terminix") are pleased to announce that Rentokil Initial and Terminix have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which Rentokil Initial will acquire Terminix for stock and cash (the “Combination” or the “Transaction”). The Transaction will bring together two complementary businesses (the "Combined Group") to create the global leader in pest control and hygiene & wellbeing, and the leader in the pest control business in North America, the world’s largest pest control market. Read more.

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