Building on the success of last December’s event, the Forum is an opportunity for both women and men in leadership to come together for an empowering program designed to inspire and improve work culture. Don’t miss out on unique interactive discussions, networking, and leadership development at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. The full schedule is rolling out now, with 3 days of programming dedicated to teambuilding, resiliency, professional growth, developing your company culture, and more!

NPMA SPARs and CPCA members were out in force to testify against SB 121 on March 3rd. This bill would have removed preemption in Colorado and banned neonics statewide among many other provisions. The hearing lasted around 9 hours and the pest management industry was on of the last to testify. A vote came shortly after 11 PM local time and failed on a vote of 5-1; the only vote being in favor cast by the bill sponsor. This industry did a very compelling job of explaining the devastating impacts that would occur if preemption were removed.

Join us in Washington, DC March 13th-15th for an exciting in person program, followed by virtual Hill visits on Wednesday, March 16th. It’s not too late to join your peers for an exceptional program featuring:

• CNN’s Michael Smerconish
• Former US Representative Carlos Curbelo
• Former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri
• Decorated war hero Matt Eversmann

Washington DC has lifted both its masking and vaccine mandates for all indoor venues. For more information, visit here.

Can’t make it to DC? You can still make your voice heard through our virtual Hill visits on March 16. Upon registration, we will contact your Congressional representative to request a virtual appointment between 9am and 4pm on Wednesday, March 16th. Questions about the Hill visits? Contact VP of Public Policy Ashley Amidon at aamidon@pestworld.org or listen in on our recent webinar recording which provides full details about the process. Make your voice heard and join our efforts!

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NPMA is excited to celebrate the many inspiring and hard-working women in the pest control industry. Traditionally a male-dominated field, it’s important to highlight the many successful women in pest management roles and inspire other women to join this evolving industry and close the gap. The 2022 theme is #BreaktheBias. To participate: use the custom templates available and attach a photo of yourself. Share on social media using #IWD2022, #BreaktheBias and #WomeninPestManagement. We can’t wait to see your posts!

The NPMA Impact Awards for Women in Pest Management honor and celebrate exceptional women at all levels within the pest management industry. NPMA is actively seeking nominations of women across the field, in any role, including management, technical/service, sales, or office. Recipients will be honored at NPMA’s Women’s Leadership Forum, May 3-5, in Nashville, TN and nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 8.

With spring steadily approaching, the pest control industry is preparing for this year’s termite season. To spread awareness about these infamous pests, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is educating homeowners during this year’s Termite Awareness Week, March 6-12, 2022. This annual event, recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, is a great reminder about the costly property damage that termites can cause.

“Termites are notorious for their destructive capabilities. They are responsible for an estimated $5 billion in property damage in the United States each year,” said Cindy Mannes, PPMA Executive Director. “This is the time for our industry to educate homeowners about the complexities of termite infestations. Serious infestations can be absolutely devastating to a home, which is why working with a pest control professional is crucial.”

PPMA will be spreading the word about termites on multiple platforms, from launching media relations efforts to sharing social media content on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. PPMA will also share content from their past large-scale termite campaigns: Will They Eat It? and the Tiny Termite House. Industry members can join in by including #TermiteAwarenessWeek on social media channels when sharing content about these destructive pests.

Mainframe subscribers will have access to an exclusive Termite Awareness Week toolkit on PPMAMainframe.org. These downloadable toolkit assets include a customizable press release, social media content, logos and headers, media training documents and high-resolution photography. This toolkit is designed with industry needs in mind, so companies can use these materials in their own media relations efforts.

For more information about PPMA or to subscribe to Mainframe, visit http://www.NPMApestworld.org/PPMA.

It’s Termite Awareness Week and NPMA is here to provide you with educational member resources that can better prepare you to deal with these tiny, but highly destructive insects! Keep an eye on our social media pages this week as we post information and resources about all things termites! Visit our LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter pages to stay up to date during Termite Awareness Week.

There's limited space left in our Founders Club! Perks include unlimited job postings, first access to paid and other advertising opportunities on PestControlJobs.com, special recognition and so much more!

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QualityPro V6 is bringing big changes to our program increasing the focus on safety and keeping our industry standards ahead of changing HR trends and regulations. We thoroughly reviewed the standards to minimize burden on your team while still maintaining the mark of excellence in pest management. Your company will minimize its risk and be set up for success if you meet or exceed these standards.

Take a look at our new V6 standards today and apply now to get accredited in 2022.

ThermaCell Repellents, Inc., Bedford, MA
Repel Pest Solutions, LLC, Marshfield, MA
Americhem Pest Control of Vero Beach, FL
Publix Super Markets, Inc. of Lakeland, FL
Frantz Company, Inc. of Pekin, IL
Montachusett Region Pest Control, Inc of Townsend, MA
Independent Property Inspection of Fallston, MD
All Exterminating of Rio Piedras, PR

Have a human resources problem? Question? Crisis? Do you simply need to brainstorm a problem or a particular employee situation? NPMA members can call, email or text Seay Management Consultants to speak with one of their HR consultants free of charge regarding any employment issue that arises in your business. The comprehensive menu of services provided can be found here.

Sandy Seay and his associates are very familiar with the pest management industry, having represented and advised pest management companies for nearly 50 years. For more information about Seay Management Consultants, click here. To contact Sandy Seay, call 407-426-9484 or email sandy@seay.us.

View our master calendar for a full list of industry events.