NPMA ePestWorld

"Best Of Sessions" from Pestworld 2021 Now Available On Demand!

NPMA is excited to offer On Demand access to the top 15 education sessions and two general sessions featured at PestWorld! These sessions will be provided On Demand through the NPMA Online Learning Center from December 1st, 2021 through February 28th, 2022. The access fee is $199 for members and $299 for nonmembers.

The complete list of On Demand sessions can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom to find the PESTWORLD 2021 ON DEMAND virtual sessions. Six virtual trainings have been approved for credit in most states so you can earn credit towards your license from the convenience of your home or office! For more information on credit approvals by state, click HERE. For all credit-related questions, please contact Jill-Morgan Aubert.

The 2020-2021 NPMA Annual Report is LIVE on the NPMA Website

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.

Heard From the Hill

Vaccine Mandate Stay Lifted: New Effective Date of 1/10/22

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.

News From National

NPMA Office Closed for the Holidays Starting December 24

Thank you NPMA Members for an Extraordinary Year!

Click here to view a special message from our CEO at NPMA thanking you as our members for an amazing year.

We look forward to many more successful years ahead.

This week’s featured panelist is Marillian Missiti, NPMA’s treasurer and President of Buono Pest Control Co., Inc. Learn secrets to success from Marillian and reflect on her hard work and commitment to this industry and how to gain leadership opportunities and succeed professionally.

Registration is Open for the 2022 NPMA Legislative Day, March 13-15

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 BugBytes LIVE Episode from PestWorld 2021 Available Now!

Our first live episode of the BugBytes podcast recorded at PestWorld 2021 is now available! Don’t miss this fun episode featuring the audience as our special guests while Jim talked termites, Mike covered spider research, and Brittany recapped research on beetle traps. Click here to listen.

Pest Pic of the Week

Engorged Bedbug on Skin

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!

Member Benefit Highlight

Capitalize on Your NPMA Membership and Post a Job!

NPMA members, as we get ready to head into 2022, we encourage you to post jobs! Now is the time to recruit and retain employees. NPMA’s Workforce Development Program works to raise awareness to the many job opportunities, career growth, and earning potentials that exist in the pest control industry. Grow your business and post a job today! Click here to get started today.

NPMA Education and Events

Start Your New Year with Fresh Ideas and New Industry Trends at the 2022 Eastern Conference.

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.

The 2022 Southern Conference is February 15-16 in Little Rock, AR! Register Today.

The 2022 Southern Conference program features technical sessions, management sessions, and networking opportunities, including breakfast and luncheons. There is also a robust exhibit hall throughout each day that features industry products and information.

The program includes:

Anticipating Occasional invaders When the Timing is Right
Marketing Tips and Tricks for Rapid Company Growth
Overcoming Pesky Ant Invasions
Desserts and Coffee in Exhibits
Battling Wood Destroying Beetles in Buildings

Weekly Headlines

Black Bears May Be a Major Factor in the Spread of Ticks

Fox 42
Black bears might play a more important role in the spread of deer ticks in Pennsylvania, according to researchers at Penn State

Seeking An Anti-Mosquito Molecule

Texas A&M Today
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is taking a novel approach to protection from bites and disease.

From Burglars to Bugs: Anti-Theft Dye Shows Promise for Insect-Tracking Studies

Entomology Today

In many situations, entomologists need to estimate the dispersal patterns of insect populations. One effective way to do this is via the mark-release-recapture method.

Squirrels Chew Through Christmas Lights, Ruin Holiday Display in Minnesota

NY Daily News

Holiday organizers in St. Paul, Minn., are fed up with spoiled squirrels chewing through holiday lights, so locals will have to make do with a base light shining green and blue lighting onto trees.

Wild Hogs Seen Running Loose on Streets in Texas

Kicker 102.5

It's not every day you are going see hogs running loose in the streets in your neighborhood, but that's what happened in a residential community last Friday when a band of wild hogs was captured by a home security system causing havoc and damaging some flowerbeds.

For your Business

Customer Service at the Core

PestWorld Magazine

Want your company to stand out from the rest? Ensure customer service is part of the foundation of every role in your company.

4 Communication Archetypes that Lead to Conflict in the Workplace

Inc.

To navigate conversations more effectively and reduce any conflicts that arise, it's helpful to identify these four communication patterns

Leadership Lessons from the Grinch

Leadership Freak
Leaders can grow their hearts three sizes just like the fictional Grinch by caring about their teams and allowing empathy to soften them.

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Seven Solid Ways Leaders Can Support HR When Employee Turnover Is High

From offering additional time off to providing educational development tools, here are the best ways business leaders can support their HR departments in their endeavors..

Does Snail Mail Marketing Still Work? Here’s How to Use It

Business2Community

Every day, people are receiving hundreds of email messages with few letters or direct mails. Snail mail with a personalized touch to the promotional materials is still important.