Grow professionally by getting involved in NPMA’s volunteer committees and interest groups! Contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA by seizing this valuable opportunity. We encourage diverse representation on our board of directors and volunteer committees to ensure a broad range of voices are representing NPMA. Committee applications close March 31, 2023.
Engagement around the topic of bees up 300%
To keep a pulse on consumer pest concerns, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), 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 January results. According to PPMA’s AI research, bees and bed bugs saw the highest increases in engagement out of any other core pest in January at 300% and 79%, respectively. Notably, there was a staggering increase in engagement on the topic of scorpions in Illinois at 11,870%, wasps in California at 6,000%, and squirrels in North Carolina at 3,174%. Engagement about rodent sightings in the home increased by 70% in both the kitchen and the backyard.
In the context of health and home concerns, the U.S. population saw a significant increase in engagement on mites (327%) and mice (108%) from the previous month.
To learn more about PPMA and its consumer research, contact Jim Fredericks jfredericks@pestworld.org.
NPMA’s Legislative Day Conference is this week! One of the most important aspects of convening in Washington, D.C. is to grow NPMA’s political action committee, PestPAC. PestPAC is a bipartisan and bicameral PAC, and we pride ourselves on contributing to members of Congress who have a track record of demonstrated support for our industry. This year, our PestPAC fundraiser will include 3 great prizes.
Federal law requires a completed and signed prior approval form from members of NPMA that gives consent to be solicited by PestPAC. You can complete one on online here. Once this is done, you are welcome to contribute to our PAC contest and be eligible for our great prizes! If you have any questions, please contact Josh Reynolds, Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at jreynolds@pestworld.org or (281) 925-8823.
Join us for a program filled with exciting keynotes, panel presentations, and sessions covering the latest policy issues, industry data, and challenges facing the pest management industry, including workforce development. Not registered yet? There’s still time! Make your way to D.C., and you can register onsite for this vital program.
Make sure to follow along with all the excitement and post your experience at Legislative Day on social media #NPMALegislativeDay.
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 In honor of Women’s History Month, NPMA sat down with three women who are transforming the workforce in professional pest control. Jessie Jones, Wendy Richmond and Diane Havey-Pangallo have dedicated their lives and careers to the industry—spending more than two decades each at Scherzinger Pest Control in Ohio. They’ve watched the industry transform over the course of their careers—from customers who would be surprised that a woman was answering the phone to where they are today. Read the article and watch the video.
Reflex Pest Control of Summerville, SC
Marriott Termite and Pest Control of Perkasie, PA
Jax Pest and Home Solutions of Winterville, NC
Central Michigan Pest Wildlife Management, LLC of Coleman, MI
Garella Pest Services, Inc. of Staunton, IL
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Valley Integrated Pest Control of FRESNO, CA
Green Organics Pest Control, PLLC of Phoenix, AZ
Pest Friends of Tucson, AZ
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March 2023 is National Safety Month. QualityPro offers an OSHA toolbox among other resources for accredited companies. The toolbox addresses common risk areas for our industry such as ladder safety, respirable silica, and confined spaces.
The NPMA 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.
Featured Session:
The Future of Work
Kristen Hadeed, Founder of Student Maid
Thursday, May 11
8:15 am — 9:15 am
 Attending PestWorld is about creating possibilities- possibilities to expand your business, grow your career and network, support your customers, and engage in the pest management industry. PestWorld 2023 brings individuals from every facet of the pest management industry from around the globe to share their knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn the latest technical research, and form lasting bonds within the industry. Join us this year in Honolulu, HI as we come together to connect with one another, be inspired, and learn.
ABC News
The number of new cases of babesiosis greatly increased between 2011 and 2019.
Cleaning & Maintenance Management
Miami has surpassed Los Angeles this year for first place in pest control company Orkin’s Top 50 Termite Cities List.
ABC 3340
With recent freezing temperatures, area pest control companies said calls about rodents are increasing.
Yahoo! News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking Connecticut residents for their help detecting the invasive spotted lanternfly.
The New York Times
A study from the U.S. Geological Survey called the state’s python problem “one of the most intractable invasive-species management issues across the globe.”
PestWorld Magazine
A strong company culture is essential to providing world-class customer service and keeping employees focused, happy and on the job for the long term, several experts say.
Harvard Business School
Perhaps you're so burnt out or so excited about your next role that you're ready to run for the door, but slow down, cautions John Quelch. He offers nine tips for leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Chief Executive
It may not be for everyone, but if you're after faster decision-making, greater accountability and better recruitment ROI, it might be worth a second look.
Fast Company
Not that you will die if you don’t network, but if you don’t make networking a regular part of every day, your business surely will.
Lolly Daskal
Successful leaders are able to balance the many facets of leadership. As a result, they can drive the organization forward towards its goals. However, there are several obstacles that can prevent leadership from reaching success.
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