We’re thrilled to report that Academy 2022 was a huge hit last week! Our members attended engaging sessions including Learning Labs, Brain Dates, and Keynote presentations where they networked and brainstormed ideas to take home to their companies. Attendees were also split into teams where they competed in the Academy Olympics. Congratulations to the Yellow Team for winning first place this year! We can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s Academy in Arizona!
 Get involved in the leadership of NPMA
Do you know a colleague who would be a great addition to the leadership of NPMA? As part of a commitment to prioritizing inclusivity and diversity in the industry, NPMA is seeking a broad range of voices to serve on our board of directors and volunteer committees. Consider submitting a nomination for a colleague to be a part of our volunteer committees or nominate yourself!
To help secure a pesticide preemption provision in the 2023 Farm Bill, NPMA is asking all US members to help us by visiting with your Congressional representatives in August. Participation is free and you can register here to participate in August visits.
Every year, Congress adjourns for the majority of August to spend time at home to learn about the concerns of their constituents. With a midterm coming up, this will be a key time for policymakers to hear from constituents like you. This year, we need them to hear from our industry on how important it is to include a preemption fix in the 2023 Farm Bill. We are asking you to schedule a visit with your Representative and Senators in August while they are home and make that ask. NPMA staff can then follow up with DC staff to reinforce your talking points.
NPMA’s policy team has meeting handouts on preemption, talking points for your visits tailored to offices, a webinar on July 20th to prepare attendees, and how-to resources to help set up your district visits, all available online here.
Our industry must speak with a united voice and ensure that the 2023 Farm Bill includes a pesticide preemption provision. Join us today and plan on visiting with your policymakers in August.
When you connect with other pest management professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your career, grow your business, and support your customers. PestWorld 2022 brings individuals from every facet of pest management together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn from the latest technical research, and form strong relationships.
There’s so much to do at PestWorld. From dynamic keynote speakers, educational sessions where you can earn CEUs, a huge exhibit hall, fun-filled social activities, and tons of networking opportunities- just to name a few, you’re going to want to start planning out your schedule now. Make the most of your experience and your time in Boston!
 
Join us at PestWorld 2022 this October 11-14 in Boston, MA.
Connected. Inspired. Educated.
Join us in Boston, October 11-14.
Group also promotes the value of partnering with professional firms with commercial audiences
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, leads the charge on educating Americans on the threats posed by pests and the importance of working with a pest control professional through its consumer media relations efforts.
During the height of pest season, PPMA’s outreach is imperative as consumers are actively seeking information about pests and how to handle infestations. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors and supporters, the group reported May media coverage highlights, which included articles on U.S. News & World Report and MSN Health & Fitness.
PPMA also worked throughout the month to spread the word about ticks during its second annual Tick Awareness Week. PennLive.com featured TickTalk.org in an article while Insider also highlighted the microsite as a resource in one article and provided information on Lyme disease in another. Staten Island Advance Online included information from NPMA’s Tick Awareness Week press release in two online articles as well as a print article. IndyStar shared information about ticks found in the state of Indiana in an article that was picked up by several local outlets, including Journal & Courier Online, South Bend Tribune Online, Herald-Times Online and Palladium-Item Online.
Additional coverage included an article on Realtor.com about squirrel infestations and an article on Martha Stewart Living featuring NPMA insight about fruit flies.
PPMA’s team also secured coverage recapping National Pest Management Month in commercial publications Green Lodging News and CleanLink.
To learn more about PPMA and its consumer media efforts, contact cmannes@pestworld.org.
Veterans are perfectly suited for careers in pest control. They have experience working with regulations, working by themselves and as part of a larger team, and contributing to a mission greater than themselves by protecting public health. Visit this page for more information.
NPMA member companies can also apply to be distinguished as an official PestVets member company. See the companies currently committed to hiring veterans and apply to have your company recognized here.
Pi Chi Omega, the professional pest management fraternity, has announced this year's scholarship recipients:
• John Osmun Scholarship awarded to John Agnew, New Mexico State University for $3,000
• Founders Endowment Scholarship awarded to Madison Gits, Purdue University for $2,000
• Alain VanRyckeghem Memorial Scholarship awarded to Morgan Wilson, Virginia Tech for $2000
• Austin Frishman Scholarship awarded to Allison Johnson, University of Georgia for $2,000
• Norm Ehmann Scholarship awarded to Jin-Jia Yu, Rutgers University for $2,000
• R. Randall Rollins Memorial Scholarship awarded to Shannon Sked, Rutgers University for $2,000
Current Pi Chi Omega president, Cassie Krejci shared, “Through the scholarship program, we ensure pest management practices continue to evolve and keep pace with the ever changing structural and urban pest management landscape.”
The Shield Pest Solutions, Inc. of Burlington, WI
Quality Degree Inc. of Collegeville, PA
Guardian Pest Control of Fuquay Varina, NC
Cashin Sales of Davidson, NC
NPMA heard the industry loud and clear when it said it needed solutions to find, hire, train and retain high-quality employees. The NPMA workforce website connects you to the tools and resources to help your workforce grow. One of the many benefits on this website include job description templates to help your company develop job descriptions for your unique needs.
We encourage you to work with an HR professional to review the job descriptions you use. NPMA member companies may work with Seay Management Associates as part of the HR consulting member benefit.
 QualityPro companies are in high demand among consumers and potential employees--reach out to us today at qualitypro@pestworld.org to find out all QualityPro has to offer your company.
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