PPMA aims to educate consumers about the diseases and dangers of rodents The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of NPMA, is working to spread consumer awareness about the health and property threats posed by rodents during Rodent Awareness Week, October 22-28, 2017. Now in its fourth year, this annual, weeklong designation is recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events and is heavily promoted by PPMA in an effort to inform the public about the implications of having a rodent problem and to advocate the importance of hiring a licensed pest control professional to eliminate infestations. Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2017/10/03/ppma-encourages-industry-participation-in-4th-annual-rodent-awareness-week-oct-22-28/ to view the full article online.
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Learn About NPMA’s New Private Health Insurance Exchange
Wednesday, October 11 – 1:00pm ET
JOIN THE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn about NPMA’s new health insurance exchange program. Focused on providing small and mid-sized employers with health insurance benefit options previously only made available to larger employers, NPMA’s exchange offers several different programs – so that you can take advantage of the benefits that are most useful for you and your employees. Options include a self-funded medical plan, a health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending accounts and guarantee issue products.
By Francisco San Miguel, Past President of Puerto Rico Pest Control Association Can you imagine not being able to communicate with your clients? After the hurricane passed, we fueled a generator, found a signal thanks to one internet provider company miraculously restoring a satellite that intermittently serviced my home (I being the only person I know in San Juan who has had such luck so far), and sent an email to more than 60 of our clients letting them know we had a temporary “land line” where they could contact us (yes, the good old phone line that used to be the fax number). Only one client got the e-mail. Since neither my clients nor I had any means of communication after the hurricane, I had to visit them one by one to give them an alternate phone number in case of emergencies. I could not reach a single one of my employees. Picture entering a hospital and finding a panic zone with limited personnel, as many roads were blocked by trees, electric system poles and cables, making it impossible for people to get to work, as has the difficulty in obtaining gasoline. Donate to the American Red Cross Hurricane Maria Relief Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2017/10/03/hurricane-maria-puerto-rico/ to view the full article online.
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Thursday, October 26 – 9AM
Session sponsored by Syngenta
Crisis management expert Commander Kirk Lippold takes his experiences from the military to the boardroom, as he reveals to attendee the lessons he learned while leading the crew aboard the USS Cole following a devastating terrorist attack. You will learn the key steps necessary to lead through crisis and maintain the effectiveness of your team. As he shares his leadership philosophy, Lippold outlines the importance of understanding the human factors during a crisis and how those factors are used to teach one’s own “crew” or team how to prepare for what’s ahead. He provides steps on how to react to contain and then control crises, assess progress in defining a new normal, and measure successes. Lippold’s leadership experience will arm you with a military-grade approach to prepare for and take action when crisis strikes--because it’s not a matter of if, but when.
Click here for more program details and to register for PestWorld 2017.
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Above & Beyond Pest Control, Inc. of Eustis, FL
Best Exterminators, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK
Bug Boys Termite & Pest Control of Elizabeth, NJ
Castle Extermination Company of Methuen, MA
Mainely Ticks, Inc. of Windham, ME
Noles Pest Svce, LLC dba Pestmaster Services of Georgetown, TX
People's Choice Pest Control of Neptune, NJ
Port City Pest of Wilmington, NC
Pro Tech Spraying Service of Cimarron, KS
Royal Pest Exterminators of Paola, KS
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=464688&issueID=55554 to view the full article online.
European Starling
As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
NPMA offers an inexpensive marketing vehicle for you to market your company and your services. Pest Gazette is a quarterly promotional newsletter that can be personalized to include your company information, highlight seasonal pests and help educate your customers about what they can do the help you manage pest problems. Learn more here. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=464727&issueID=55554 to view the full article online.
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There are only two episodes left in this engaging conference series, and seats are limited! For more information about this conference or to register for the final episodes, see below. |
Leila Haas, Sprague Pest Solutions, has been recognized in the Business Examiner Media Group's
'40 Under Forty Honorees List' for contributing her unique leadership and personal passions to the South Sound communities' collective success.
Visit http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/September-2017/40-40-Educating-business-growing-community/ to view the full article online.
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators is pleased to announce the merger and acquisition of BugMaster Exterminators, Inc., a full-service company specializing in residential and commercial pest and termite control with locations in Mobile and Daphne, Alabama.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=464745&issueID=55554 to view the full article online.
National Geographic
In Washington, D.C., feral cats are being used to kill off an overwhelming rat population as part of the Rat Riddance program.
Visit http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/09/feral-cat-washington-dogs-rat-control/ to view the full article online.
The Washington Post
A group of scientists based in China may have determined how a small mutation in Zika’s genetic makeup made the virus much more dangerous.
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/09/28/zika-was-a-mild-bug-a-new-discovery-shows-how-it-turned-monstrous/?utm_term=.debf3e5c57d2 to view the full article online.
Today
Researchers have reported that bedbugs are attracted to clothes that have been worn, and might be climbing into suitcases with dirty laundry.
Visit https://www.today.com/health/could-your-dirty-laundry-help-spread-bedbugs-t116842 to view the full article online.
SBS
About two billion people around the world consume insects every day, but they're not likely to be found on many urban dinner tables. Now one start-up in China is working to make this ancient staple part of the modern diet.
Visit http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/09/29/will-it-fly-australians-encouraged-embrace-insect-based-foods to view the full article online.
