Cindy Mannes, Executive Director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for NPMA, has announced her plan to retire at the end of the year, following nearly 15 years of service to both organizations.
"Those who know me, know I love a challenge and I've been so fortunate to spend my career challenging this dedicated board and our family of investors to grow PPMA to new heights and achieve great things together. Our collective impact on the industry has been remarkable, and now, PPMA is credited as one of the leading drivers of our industry's growth," said Mannes. "It's been a true honor and privilege to serve the industry and all of you. I believe in the work you do protecting families, health and property and have been fortunate to be able to share my strong beliefs with the world." The PPMA board expects to name a new executive director in the last quarter of 2022, following PestWorld, October 11-14, to allow for overlap with Mannes' term and ensure a seamless succession. Last week, our annual Executive Leadership Forum took place in San Diego, California. This year's gathering was a success as the new 2022-2023 Board of Directors met under the helm of incoming president, Justin McCauley of McCauley Services. "Many thanks to Scott Steckel, our outgoing president, and to the 2021-2022 Board for their thoughtful and engaged leadership over the past year. We are grateful for the guidance they provided and look forward to building on their foundation for continued success in the upcoming year," said McCauley. In addition to the annual P3 planning initiative that charts the strategic course for NPMA, guest speaker Charles Weathers spoke on the topic of diversity in the workplace. Meeting were also held for the Workforce Development Steering Committee, the Board of the Pest Management Foundation, QualityPro, and the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA).
 Engagement around rodent sightings in the bathroom up 1,114% To keep a pulse on consumer pest concerns, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), and the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, uses Artificial Intelligence to accurately assess public opinion on a given topic by generating randomized, controlled samples of the population through online media and using text analytics. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, they reported their April results. According to PPMA’s AI research, bed bugs saw the highest increase in engagement out of any other core pest in April at 272%. There was also a stark increase in rodent sightings in the bathroom and kitchen at 1,114% and 318%, respectively. With these figures, it is no surprise that in the context of health and home concerns, the U.S. population saw a strong increase in engagement on bed bugs (664.8%), mice (95.5%), and rats (89.7%) from the previous month. Notably, Pennsylvania showed a staggering increase in engagement on the topics of mosquitoes (2,350%) and spiders (2,275%). To learn more about PPMA and its consumer programming, contact cmannes@pestworld.org.
Heard From the HillNPMA VP of Public Policy Ashley Amidon spoke to participants at the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program course this week. Participants are regulators selected from applicants across the country and represent pesticide regulatory agencies from 25 states, territories, and tribes. NPMA covered how to communicate pesticide issues to legislators and helped regulators understand how best to share the public health benefits pesticides provide. Participants used WV 4644 as a case study to help understand how legislators can misunderstand our industry and the essential work we do. NPMA continues to build strong relationships with policymakers around the country through speaking to groups like this. News From National
Hosted by PWIPM Before the Academy festivities start, join PWIPM Monday, July 11 for lunch and a golf workshop. In this workshop, we’re breaking down the barriers to golf. All experiences welcome, beginners encouraged! Industry mentors and a golf pro will teach you what you need to know to have fun, be safe, avoid embarrassment, and participate fully when you are invited to play golf. All attendees are welcome; you do not need to be a woman to join us. Sponsored by Then, take those new golf skills you’ve learned and join us for the Swingin’ in the Swamp Golf Tournament Tuesday, July 12. Spend the morning networking and enjoying 18 holes on the Omni’s International Course. Ranked No. 9 in the top overall ranked courses by GOLF Advisor, this 7,363-yard links-style course is home to sprawling greens and wind-swept dune. The tournament will be scramble style with a shotgun start at 8:00 am. All proceeds will benefit the Pest Management Foundation Sponsored by
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NPMA Education and Events
The 2022 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference is heading to the mountains! NPMA is excited to announce that this year’s event will be hosted in Cherokee, North Carolina, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Nestled close to the Great Smokey Mountains, this is a trip you’ll want to bring your friends & family on! From white water rafting and river floats to hiking and mountain biking, Cherokee has something for everyone! Don’t miss the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference Golf tournament Thursday, July 21 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club Sequoyah National Golf Club plays 6,660 yards from the back tees to a par 72 and features impeccable bent grass greens and a large practice area with putting and chipping greens. Jaw-dropping scenery from each tee box and green highlights the risk-reward design of this unique mountain venue. Spectacular elevation changes through the peaks and valleys of the Smokies provide stunning drop shot par threes, several drivable par fours, and a fantastic collection of go-for-broke par fives. Proceeds from the tournament will be split between the South Carolina Pest Management Charitable Foundation and the NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel. *Cost not included in attendee registration Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the golf tournament. Sign up today!
Don’t miss these Thought Leader Sessions These high-level sessions will cover the gamut from essential soft skills for every employee to building a better business through inclusion, diversity, and equity. Wednesday, October 12 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Thursday, October 13 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm The Most Important Part of Success is Connection, Part 1 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm The Most Important Part of Success is Connection, Part 2 
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