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Our updated V6 standards have never been clearer or more useful for your business operations, so be sure to apply today.

Trade professions are in dire need of skilled workers. When individual companies are unable to grow, the industry is unable to grow, and so it is our collective responsibility to convey the opportunities for advancement and earning potential that exist within the pest control industry.

NPMA member pest control companies located in the United States and Canada who are are encouraged to post their current openings on our job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com.

On November 29th, the U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs published the proposed interim decisions (PID) for eleven rodenticide active ingredients:

• Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Chlorophacinone, Difenacoum, Difethialone, Diphacinone, and Warfarin (see PID here)
• Cholecalciferol and Bromethalin (see PID here)
• Strychnine (see PID here)
• Zinc phosphide (see PID here)

The PID documents and supplementary  materials are comprised of hundreds of pages of dense technical/regulatory information and NPMA is in the process of completing a full analysis. The following summary is based on an initial review of the PIDs and only accounts for structural uses.

Big Takeaways:

• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) status for all second generation anticoagulant rodenticides  (SGAR)
• RUP Status for all first generation anticoagulant rodenticides (FGAR) in larger than 4lb packages
• RUP status for all non-anticoagulant rodenticides (Zinc Phosphide, Strychnine, Cholecalciferol and Bromethalin)
• Advisory carcass removal statements for structural uses (except Zinc Phosphide) “While wearing gloves, collect and properly dispose of visible carcasses or target pests or non-target animals. Place carcasses in leakproof plastic bags or other suitable containers and dispose of in the trash or dispose of according to the Pesticide Disposal instructions”
• Mandatory carcass removal statements for all zinc phosphide products. This is mandatory language that requires return visits at specific intervals for at least 2 weeks following application.
• Additional respirator and glove requirements for certain formulations such as meal baits, tracking powder, and pellets. (This will require a closer review to better understand EPA’s justification for inclusion)
• Endangered species risk mitigation language for pilot species: Attwater’s prairie chicken (Texas), California condor (California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada), and Stevens’ kangaroo rat (California)
• Requirements for registrants to create stewardship training and outreach materials

Next Steps:

• NPMA will continue to analyze the PIDs and collaborate with stakeholders to identify how the proposal will impact professional use patterns, better understand the justification for additional PPE.
• EPA has opened a 75-day public comment period.  NPMA will work with registrants and other stakeholders to develop talking points and template letters for companies wishing to submit comments.
• NPMA will coordinate with state associations and outside stakeholders to encourage comment submission.

With wildlife pest activity on the rise, now is the time to explore adding or growing this segment of your business. Join the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) for an educational program that will provide both technical and business-related information to professionals who are involved in wildlife management or are considering offering this valuable add-on service.

Mosquito Shield of North Attleboro of North Attleboro, MA
Matrix Pest Control of Monee, IL 
National Park Service of Fort Collins, CO
Smarter Launch of Queen Creek, AZ
Snaps Termite Pest Control of Hoover, AL
Scat Pest Control of Kitscoty AB, Canada

Boost sales with the swipe of a card and give your customers a more convenient way to pay. The National Pest Management Association teamed up with Payroc this year to offer members Merchant Card Services and Financial Technology. With Payroc, your business is able to accept all major credit and debit cards nationwide, so you can cash in on each and every visit. And, with a custom-tailored plan and additional features like automated digital invoices, tracking and reporting, and eCommerce management, you'll feel confident that your business has all the tools it needs to succeed. Get started today!

Wednesday, January 18
10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.

Tackling Tough Fruit Fly Problems: A Technician’s Guide
Nancy Troyano, PhD, BCE, Rentokil, Reading, PA

They may be small, but fruit flies often present a mighty problem that can quickly lead to ongoing call-backs that cost you time and money. To make matters worse, fruit flies are more than just a nuisance because they can spread disease and have a huge reproductive potential. What are the methods for pest management professionals to make fruit flies get their “just desserts”? Tune into this informative session to find out.

28 February - 1 March, 2023
Dubai
United Arab Emirates 

PestWorld East is hosted by the National Pest Management Association along with Ecovar. This one-of-a-kind conference addresses pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

Registration and Program information coming soon.

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) today announced it has appointed four new members to its board of directors. Tom Forshaw IV, President of Forshaw, Inc., Nick Browne, Sentricon lead of Corteva Agriscience, Marshall Gaster, Head of Marketing for Professional Pest Management, Syngenta and Ken Bradley, chief executive officer of Veseris have joined the esteemed group as at-large members.

“Tom, Marshall, Ken and Nick have well-earned reputations as respected leaders of renowned companies,” said Cindy Mannes, executive director of PPMA. “For 25 years, we have championed our amazing industry to the public and educated them on the value of professional pest control services, and these gentlemen will join our board to ensure our industry continues its critical work to communicate an engaging value proposition to today’s consumer."

Read the full press release here.

Ken Bradley	Nick Browne	Tom Forshaw	Marshall Gaster

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