Thank you to all who came out to Myrtle Beach, SC last week where over 400 attendees participated in engaging educational sessions and training courses designed to take their wildlife and pest control businesses to the next level. Attendees learned about new and exciting products in the exhibit hall and celebrated during the 80s-themed Awards Banquet Ceremony. We hope to see you next year at the Wildlife Expo!

The Impact Awards, sponsored by FieldRoutes, honor and celebrate exceptional women at all levels within the pest management industry, in any role, including management, technical/service, sales, or office staff. The deadline for nominations is March 8, 2023, and recipients will be recognized at the 2023 Women's Forum, May 9-11, 2023, in Charleston, SC.

The David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award, sponsored by FMC, was created to honor a veteran who has helped strengthen the role of pest management. They are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry and to the communities they serve. Nominations are due by February 15, 2023. The recipient will be awarded during NPMA Legislative Day 2023, March 22-24, 2023.

NPMA staff have continued meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill to discuss our legislative priorities. On Wednesday, we attended a lunch with Rep. James Comer (R-KY-01), who is the new Chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Chairman Comer is not on the House Agriculture committee; however, he is the former Commissioner of Agriculture in Kentucky, and has always been a big supporter of the pest management industry.

On February 2nd, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced “Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act” (PACTPA), as part of a block of legislation collectively known as S. 269. PACTPA aims to rollback preemption in 46 states, which would allowing localities in those states to regulate pesticides. Last week, NPMA launched a Voter Voice campaign for members of the California pest control industry to reach out to Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), and request that he oppose S. 269. NPMA has identified potential supporters of our pesticide preemption push that are members of the California delegation, and we need to ensure that Sen. Padilla is aligned with his California colleagues. Next week, NPMA will be expanding our Voter Voice campaign to include a few additional members of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Stay tuned for more information!

Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard, participate in this vital program, and meet with your Congressional Leaders and Key Staff at the lowest pricing available. Early-bird registration ends on February 17. Register today before pricing increases.

All Committee and Board Meetings are Open to All Members
Coming to Legislative Day? Your participation in these meetings is essential to the success of our association and the pest management industry. All attendees are welcome to join in on the conversations and help us foster fresh ideas. Attend these meetings and be a representative of our diverse industry.

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To inform consumers about the serious health threats posed by pests, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, utilizes public service announcements to share this important health messaging with Americans. 

In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, they reported on their December public service announcement campaign results, which brought in over 7,300 new TV and radio airings resulting in over 56.3 million impressions.

PPMA’s campaigns continue to receive strong broadcast support across the U.S. with several campaigns currently running in market. Their Fall 2022 distribution of “Hindsight” produced the strongest results across radio and TV contributing 1,012 airings and 12.3 million impressions in December.

Fox News and Fox Business Network remain staunch supporters of PPMA’s campaigns as well as Movies! and Start TV, two digital networks that feed PSAs to local affiliates nationwide. Stations in many of the top media markets have also continued to air the spots, including stations and affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, and other areas nationwide. This past month also brought in new TV and radio station placements in San Antonio, TX, Jacksonville, FL and New Orleans, LA.

To view PPMA’s full PSA Library, please check out its playlist on YouTube.

Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, is looking for qualified applicants for our 6 scholarships! We have been awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management since 1976. To date, more than $240,000 in scholarship support has been provided to more than 140 students. Many of the students that have enjoyed Pi Chi Omega scholarships have become Industry icons, like Bobby Corrigan, who was the very first recipient.

The purpose of the scholarships is to bring young scientifically focused people into our Industry, and it has worked! The impact of the students supported by Pi chi Omega over these 46 years has flooded our Industry with knowledge and passion that have made a lasting impact on how our Industry addresses the challenges of pest management.

In celebration of Black History Month, be sure to follow NPMA on our social media channels as we acknowledge and honor our pest management leaders past and present.

Fifty percent of the existing workforce is set to retire in the next decade, creating a huge demand for skilled workers in trade professions. Are you prepared? Let NPMA help you with your hiring needs.

Visit NPMAWorkforce.org and get involved as a Founders Club member, where you’ll receive additional perks such as unlimited job postings for five years at careers.pestcontroljobs.com, the exclusive job board for NPMA member companies. You’ll also be able to access additional resources such as sample job descriptions, customizable recruitment brochures and more in the Workforce Toolkit.

Mauney's Termite Control of Mint Hill, NC
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Are you looking for HR support for your pest management business? QualityPro can help! One of the many benefits of earning QualityPro accreditation is access to hiring forms. Learn more.

PestWorld East is hosted by NPMA along with Ecovar. This one-of-a-kind conference addresses pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Designed to provide pest management professionals in the Middle East with credible, unbiased information from legal, technical, business, and customer-oriented perspectives, make plans to attend PestWorld East, from 28 February - 1 March 2023 in Dubai, UAE.

The Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry.  Participants will share what is working for their company and what’s not during small group discussions and have the opportunity to attend an Evening with the Experts for a chance to sit with a safety pro to work on their program.  

Attendees will leave the Safety Summit with an improved safety program, and a growing network of risk analysis and safety experts. 

Inspire. Empower. Engage.

The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women and men throughout the pest management industry to create an inclusive environment for all members of their team. During this engaging program, participants will attend sessions on inspiring and impactful leadership, network during interactive workshops and breakout sessions, hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers, and celebrate women across the industry.