PestWorld 2017 is next week, will we see you there? You won’t want to miss the networking opportunities and special events we have planned. Still need to register? Click here to register online. At PestWorld, you will…
• Visit over 200 exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
• Earn recertification credits at over 60 educational sessions.
• Get out and experience the history, art and culture Baltimore has to offer during one of our optional tours.
• B’Fit at PestWorld and join us for a PestSteps challenge and a 5K benefiting NPMA’s Issues Defense Fund.
• Network with PMPs at the In the Mix reception, Final Night Block Party, and more special events!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=467257&issueID=55556 to view the full article online.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating wildfires in Northern California. Click here to view several ways you can help. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=467227&issueID=55556 to view the full article online.
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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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New Public Health Certification Coming Soon Save 20% today. Call 703-352-6762 and apply for QualityPro ahead of PestWorld 2017 and receive the special show discount pricing. Offer valid through 10/20/2017. Consumer research shows that 61 percent of respondents are more likely to hire a company that has earned certification from an industry organization versus one that has not. Consumers trust companies that demonstrate their commitment to quality by going above and beyond in their hiring practices and business operations. QualityPro offers the resources that can help companies to get that competitive edge. QualityPro sets the standards of excellence for professional pest management companies and their employees through education, training and certification, providing consumers protection and confidence when selecting a nationally accredited company. More than 530 companies in the industry have earned the distinctive QualityPro accreditation by meeting 16 standards for professionalism in pest management. Many more are using the QualityPro hiring resources to transform their business practices in order to earn the QualityPro designation. Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2017/10/17/reap-the-benefits-of-qualitypro-accreditation/ to view the full article online.
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As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
NPMA's new Health Care Exchange provides members with cost effective benefit solutions that make sense in today’s unpredictable marketplace. We are focused on providing small and mid-sized employers with benefit options previously only made available to larger employers. Benefits offered include Self-Funded Medical Plans, HRA offerings, Consumer Directed Spending Accounts, Voluntary Insurance Products and more. Visit https://npmapestworld.org/member-center/npma-health-insurance-exchange/ to view the full article online.
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Register by November 6 to take advantage of the early bird discount!
Join us November 28-30 in Salt Lake City to learn about new technologies to enhance your business and keep you one step ahead of the competition. The conference will feature technology thought leaders and provide a forum for attendees to learn from each other about their digital technology experiences as well as the current technologies used to enhance daily practices within their pest management businesses. Click here for more details and registration.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=467269&issueID=55556 to view the full article online.
NPMA recently kicked off the first of three webinars as part of the virtual conference series: Hire Smart & Manage Easy. In episode one, Recruiting the Best, business leaders Phil Cooper of Cooper Pest Control and Tim Wong of M&M Environmental shared winning strategies for avoiding common pitfalls when recruiting new employees. If you missed this webinar or wish to view it again, click here.
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.
On November 7th at 9:00am EST, Jeff Dunn of Northwest Exterminating, Billy Tesh of Pest Management Systems Inc., and Jeremy Clark of Dugas Pest Control team up in episode two, Qualifying the Best, to deliver their successes and failures in qualifying the best candidates so your next hiring decisions are well informed. Register now for this episode.
On December 4th at 9:00am EST, Kurt Scherzinger of Scherzinger Pest Control, Ken Stieren of Arrow Exterminators, and Mark DeGeare of Forshaw Inc. join forces in the final episode, Keeping the Best, to share their formulas for successfully keeping employees of all generations engaged. Register now for this episode.
Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, awards $9,000 in scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management. Currently, two of the four annual scholarships pay tribute to our early founders and industry leaders; the Founders Endowment Scholarship and the John Osmun Scholarship. Pi Chi Omega is currently raising funds to create a perpetual scholarship in honor of Dr. Austin Frishman.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=467284&issueID=55556 to view the full article online.
Time Out Chicago
Chicago topped Orkin's list of the 50 Rattiest Cities in America for the third consecutive year due to the 39,000 rodent complaints the city responded to in 2017.
Visit https://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/chicago-is-americas-rattiest-city-according-to-orkin-pest-control-101617 to view the full article online.
Yahoo Finance
There’s a chill in the air and nights are getting longer – signs another hair-raising Halloween is almost here. National Pest Management Association (NPMA) cautions that spooky pests are something else to beware of.
Visit https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beware-pests-bump-night-163800972.html to view the full article online.
NBC2
A couple from Manatee County were diagnosed with Zika after recently traveling to Cuba, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Visit http://www.nbc-2.com/story/36609915/why-you-should-still-be-mindful-of-the-zika-virus to view the full article online.
Press Herald
Maine officials say residents could see the invasive brown marmorated stink bug make their way inside homes this winter, and the insect now appears to be a permanent fixture in the state.
Visit http://www.pressherald.com/2017/10/16/mainers-beware-stink-bugs-might-move-in-for-the-winter/ to view the full article online.
The Scientist
Resistance to insecticides produced by genetically modified crops is on the rise, according to a study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Visit http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/50640/title/Insects-Are-Increasingly-Evolving-Resistance-to-Genetically-Modified-Crops/ to view the full article online.
