NPMA has released a consumer alert designed to help pest management businesses communicate how alterations to a structure could potential impact likelihood for termite infestation or negatively affect a termite warranty. This two page document explains how even alterations that are intended to enhance the value of a home could put it at risk for termite infestation and warns consumers to consult with a pest management firm before undertaking extensive landscape alterations, crawlspace renovations or spray foam insulation. To view and download the bulletin, click here.

Masters Pest Control  of Milton, DE
Men In Black Pest Control Services Inc. of Woodridge, IL
Pillar to Post of Rockwood, MI
Thompson Pest Management, LLC of Jasper, AL

Carpenter Bee

Univar Environmental Sciences, a business unit of Univar USA Inc., announces that Nathan “Nate” Tamialis has been promoted to the position of Director of the Western Region.

At its quarterly meeting in Brussels on 13 December 2017, CEPA (Confederation of European Pest Management Associations) confirmed the appointment of the consultancy Darwin Associates to take charge of running the CEPA secretariat in Brussels as of 1 January 2018.

Time
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The Guardian
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CBS Pittsburgh
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WTOP
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WKRN
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Lead Change Group
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Forbes
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Quartz at Work
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Harvard Business Review
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Fast Company
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Inc.
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The Washington Post
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Leadership Now
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