NPMA ePestWorld

National Pest Management Association

 
   

NPMA's Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil-Steritech, recognizes young entrepreneurs (40 years of age or less) working in the professional pest management industry who have helped create or develop an industry business and/or those who have stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them by August 29! Recipient will be awarded at PestWorld 2018 in Orlando, Florida.


Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506921&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Mentor Match is a unique online networking and career development tool that helps you find, connect and share experiences with both new and established professionals. The program takes advantage of NPMA’s network of more than 7,000 pest management professionals who are tackling or have mastered the career challenges that you may be facing. Best of all, our online platform makes meeting with your mentor convenient, even if they are across town, across the country, or across the globe.


Sign up here to find a mentor, become a mentor, or do both!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506922&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 
News From National
 
   

Over 300 Attendees and 34 Represented Countries Met to Further Education and Technology Advancing Pest Management Practices


The Third Global Summit of Pest Management Services in Cascais, Portugal has come to a successful conclusion with worldwide participation on important issues related to food safety and public health. 


According to Dominique Stumpf, CEO of NPMA and a presenter of the event, “The development of modern pest management practices has resulted in significant public health benefits around the world.  Maintaining public health is reliant on a properly functioning system of controlling pests that transmit pathogens to humans directly and through the food supply.  The vast amount of sharing and education to further the cause of protecting public health, food and property that has been shared at this event is proof positive that when we all work together in the global community to share our knowledge, innovation and technology, we all benefit and further along the process of protecting the public from pests and pest related diseases.” 

Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2018/06/11/successful-third-global-summit-of-pest-management-services-for-public-health-and-food-safety/ to view the full article online.

 
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Q: I’ve been told that bed bug nymphs can survive without a blood meal by eating bits of dried skin particles found on mattresses, is this true?

Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/ask-the-expert/bedbugs/#nymphs to view the full article online.

 
Nisus Corp
Stop wood decay in its tracks.
Jecta is a ready-to-use injectable borate gel used to reach places where other products can’t be applied effectively. It protects sealed, moisture-laden or inaccessible wood from termites and other wood destroying organisms. Jecta’s patented carrier system facilitates rapid penetration throughout wood of any moisture content.
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New Members

Akin Pest Control & Lawn Care of Comanche, TX
Gary’s Pest Control of Inner Grove Heights, MN
Get Lost Pest Control of Middleton, ID
Green Monster Pest & Weed of Mesa, AZ
Moore Pest Solutions of Vancouver, WA
ProForce Pest Control Charlotte, LLC of Charlotte, NC
Protec Pest Control Services, LLC of Boise, ID
Termio, LLC of Scottsdale, AZ
ValuePest.com of Myrtle Beach, SC

Triple S Termite & Pest Control, Inc. of Manassas, VA

Triple S Termite & Pest Control, Inc. of Manassas, VA

Pest Pic of the Week


  

Gray Hairstreak

 As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of 
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.

UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Flock Free Bird Control Systems & Services
Member Benefit Highlight
 
   

Did you know that through NPMA you can offer your employees, their spouses, and their dependent children life coverage with NO UNDERWRITING requirements?  There is no way to know what will happen tomorrow but there is a way to help protect families against the unexpected. Trans Select 20 is Transamerica’s term life product designed to meet life’s changes- today and tomorrow. With Trans Select 20 you can help secure your family’s future if something happens to you or your loved ones. The coverage guaranteed issue amount is up to $50,000 for employees. 


For more information on Trans Select 20, please contact JerriLynn Cobb at DK Young Consulting LLC. at jerrilynn@dkyoung.com.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506927&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 
Amvac Chemical Corp.
CONTROL TERMITES WITH AMVAC’S NAVIGATOR SC
Navigator SC termiticide/insecticide is a pre- and post-construction termite control product for professionals. Navigator SC is effective against a variety of subterranean termites, and protects the structure against future infestations. After termites pass through the treatment area, they transfer the non-repellent, active ingredient, fipronil, back to the nest. Navigator SC also protects against perimeter pests and invaders, including ants. Learn more at AMVAC-Chemical.com
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NPMA Education and Events

Make plans to join NPMA for Academy 2018! The annual summer conference will be held July 18-20 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of the industry's leaders and emerging leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment. Click here for more details and registration. 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506912&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 

We invite you to join us July 26-28 for the 2018 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In addition to the quality education sessions featuring the latest in technical research, we are excited for an array of social functions, including a Beach Bash and a BBQ by the pool! Click here for more details and registration.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506913&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 

Monday, September 10, 2018 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Understanding the Disease Potential of Urban Rodents
Matt Frye, Ph.D., Community IPM Extension Area Educator, Cornell University
REGISTER NOW 


Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Advanced Control Techniques for Domestic and Peridomestic Cockroaches
Chad Gore, Entomologist/Market Technical Director, Rentokil North America
REGISTER NOW

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=506914&issueID=59082 to view the full article online.

 
In Memoriam

Dr. Philip James Hamman, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Kerrville, Texas. Dr. Hamman served the pest management industry for many years, including working for the National Pest Control Association in Washington, DC where he provided technical support and educational programs throughout the United States.

Visit http://www.hccommunityjournal.com/obituaries/article_caa47140-68eb-11e8-916a-d39e6658ec2e.html to view the full article online.

Members Make Headlines

Arizona Pest Squad, LLC won the 2018 Finalist Top 15 out of thousands in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2018 BBB Torch Award for Ethic's.

Visit http://northcentralnews.net/2018/news-updates/bbb-names-winners-for-torch-awards-for-ethics/ to view the full article online.

Bayer is pleased to announce it has acquired Monsanto.

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Brother Mobile Solutions
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Weekly Headlines

The Washington Post
Because of the increased rodent presence—and new biological tools—scientists have recently begun to address rat populations more scientifically.

Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2018/06/05/as-cities-report-more-rats-than-ever-scientists-find-eastside-and-westside-rodents/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.eb58e3b0a505 to view the full article online.

Scientific American
The illness is still widely and falsely believed, even by doctors, to be easy to diagnose and readily treatable.

Visit https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/in-the-battle-against-lyme-disease-the-ticks-are-winning/ to view the full article online.

Tampa Bay
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture’s chief apiary inspector David Westervelt, Hurricane Irma drastically compounded the state’s ongoing problem of honeybee colony loss.

Visit http://www.tampabay.com/features/consumer/Why-are-so-many-Florida-honeybees-dying-_168148061 to view the full article online.

4WWL
Just days after a cellphone video surfaced that showed a pack of large rats rummaging inside a French Quarter restaurant after hours, New Orleans rodent control announced a major rat abatement operation.

Visit https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/city-ramps-up-baiting-for-rats-after-viral-video-shows-them-in-quarter-restaurant/289-562043557 to view the full article online.

ABC15
With the official start of summer just weeks away, Arizonans will be looking for places to cool off — and so will the Valley's pests.

Visit https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/list-top-5-insects-to-look-out-for-in-arizona-this-summer to view the full article online.