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Heard From the HillThis week staff from NPMA continued to push for pesticide preemption in the 2013 Farm Bill by attending two events featuring Glenn William "GT" Thompson Jr., from Pennsylvania who is the ranking member on the House Ag Committee and the Senior Senator from Arkansas, John Boozman who is the ranking member on the Senate Ag Committee. Both representatives understood the importance of regulatory consistency for the pest control industry. We look forward to advancing keeping in close contact with them and other members of the House and Senate Ag committees as we advocate for pesticide preemption. IIF Preemption Virtual Donation NPMA’s Public Policy Department to announce the Industry Issues Fund Preemption Virtual Donation taking place at PestWorld. For 100$ members can enter to have the chance to win free registration to PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii, as well as 5 complimentary room nights, airport transfers for two and 2 tickets to the luau. The first 100 people to donate $100 will receive an American flag pin to show our appreciation, donate here. News From National
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) today announced that Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., BCE, has been selected as the organization’s new executive director, closing the door on a search process that has been underway for the past several months. The news was shared at the PPMA Board of Directors meeting during PestWorld 2022 in Boston, MA. Fredericks is the Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for NPMA and has a long history of serving as the chief entomologist and spokesperson for PPMA’s consumer media and marketing efforts.
“Jim is a long-tenured staff member who has really excelled in his role at NPMA and we’re so proud to see him take the next step as the Executive Director of PPMA,” said NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf. “It is always so wonderful to promote from within and he has NPMA’s full support as he advances to this next chapter in his career.”
The transition will officially take effect on January 3, 2023.
Velvet ant pest guide sees over 24,000 pageviews in August The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, has developed a robust digital presence including its main website, PestWorld.org, its children’s site, PestWorldForKids.org, and an array of project microsites. These properties allow PPMA to establish the National Pest Management Association as the go-to resource for consumer audiences for pest-related content. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, PPMA shared that PestWorld.org and PestWorldForKids.org saw nearly 660,000 sessions in August. The pest guide of greatest interest in August was the bald faced hornet, seeing over 36,000 pageviews, followed by the velvet ant with over 24,000 pageviews. Other pest guides of interest include bed bugs, open pipe mud daubers and boxelder bugs. As PPMA continues to share timely social media posts via PestWorld channels, referral traffic from Facebook saw an increase of nearly 45% MoM. To learn more about PPMA and its consumer programming, contact cmannes@pestworld.org.
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Tuesday, November 29 Understanding the Public Health Significance of Structural Pests Structural pests such as flies, cockroaches, and rodents represent more than just a nuisance when they invade our homes. They can spread dangerous pathogens that contaminate our food and cooking surfaces, potentially making us sick. Cockroaches and rodents can also have significant negative impacts on respiratory health. Discover the unnerving truth behind the health risks that many structural pests pose and the powerful role structural pest management plays in protecting public health in this enlightening session. Discover how your work within the pest industry impacts public health.
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“Matt has a proven record of success in the pest management business, along with a natural ability for building strong relationships,” said Berry Cothern, district manager for PPM at Syngenta in North America. Higley will be assisting customers in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee with their pest management needs.
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