Understanding the Disease Potential of Urban Rodents presented by Matt Frye, Ph.D., Community IPM Extension Area Educator, Cornell University
Mon, Sep 10, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
This presentation will review the role of rodents in current and historical disease outbreaks such as plague and Lyme disease, and the pathways that expose humans to rodent-borne pathogens. The session will conclude with a detailed look at how service technicians can reduce risks for customers, and personal protective measures that are needed on the job for safety and well-being. Click here to register.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=519778&issueID=59094 to view the full article online.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new standards to help protect workers against exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Workers in the pest control industry may be exposed respirable crystalline silica during termite treatments that require drilling into concrete. To educate PMPs on the steps necessary to remain in compliance with this new standard, NPMA has developed a new online training course: OSHA’s Respirable Silica Standard Training. This 15-minute online training covers how exposure to respirable crystalline silica may occur when performing pest control work, avoidance measures that can be taken to limit exposure to workers, and what PMPs can do to comply with the new rule. This training is available to members for $4.99, and $9.99 to nonmembers. For additional information and resources, including an example of a written exposure control plan, visit NPMA’s OSHA toolbox.
Access this training in 5 easy steps:
1. Visit: npmatraining.org
2. Click “Purchase New Content”
3. Log in using your NPMA User ID, or create a new account
4. Click “Select Courses”
5. Click “Add” next to the OSHA’s Respirable Silica Standard Training
Join us at PestWorld 2018, October 23-26 in Orlando, Florida. Check out the packed exhibit hall featuring the latest and greatest products and services in the industry, connect with thousands of pest management professionals from across the globe, and don’t miss the world-class educational opportunities – with over 40 sessions offering CEUs!
Register today and take advantage of the early bird rates!
Rates will increase September 8.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=519776&issueID=59094 to view the full article online.
The September/October 2018 issue of PestWorld, NPMA's bi-monthly magazine, is out! This issue focuses on Legal Concerns, and includes the following features: • Regulatory Compliance Requires Training Throughout Other articles discuss steps to increasing your visual game on social media, keeping your company compliant with changing regulations, and more. Also, check out our PestWorld magazine website, where you'll find current and archived articles, as well as exclusive online-only content! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=519787&issueID=59094 to view the full article online.
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Q: Little beetles are coming out of a drop ceiling in a manufacturing firm’s administrative building that has been treated for rodent issues previously. Every morning they’re falling on to the office manager’s desk, keyboard, paperwork etc. Any ideas? Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/ask-the-expert/beetles/?doing_wp_cron=1536072098.5568130016326904296875 to view the full article online.
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Bug Buster Pest Control, Inc. of Placerville, CA
Castle Exterminators, LLC of Durham, NC
Craig Pest & Weed Control of Rio Rancho, NM
Davis Pest Control of Albuquerque, NM
DBR Services, LLC dba Envirotech Pest Services of Emmans, PA
G & B Pest Control, LLC of Alamogordo, NM
Green Light Termite & Pest, Inc. of West Sacramento, CA
Industrias LaFord, S.A. DE C.V. of El Salvador
La Cucaracha Pest Control Services, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA
Nottingham Pest Control of Brentwood, CA
Orion Pest Pros, Inc. of Maryville, TN
Plantation Pest Management of Memphis, TN
Polti North America - Cimex Eradicator of Los Angeles, CA
Red Shovel Landscape of Albuquerque, NM
Romero Pest Control of San Bernardino, CA
Story Termite & Pest of Atascadero, CA
Thorn Pest Solutions of Pleasant Grove, UT
Blow Fly
As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.
Use the Fall issue of Pest Gazette to show your current and future customers how your company can help them control the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season. The Pest Gazette is customizable – you can add your logo, contact information and an article of your choice. Click here to view the current issue. Click here to fill out the order form or contact us at pestgazette@pestworld.org. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=519784&issueID=59094 to view the full article online.
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ABC News
Rising global temperatures are leading to a boom in the number of insects devouring crops worldwide, and could cause future food shortages, says a study published last week in the journal Science.
Visit https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/rising-global-temperatures-insect-crop-losses-food-shortages/story?id=57527725 to view the full article online.
Inside Edition
A highly venomous spider is one of 7,000 living insects and arachnids stolen from the Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion on Aug. 22.
Visit https://www.insideedition.com/highly-venomous-spider-missing-following-philadelphia-insect-museum-heist-46440 to view the full article online.
Press Herald
Lyme cases are down through the month of July compared to the same period last year, and experts suspect it's because ticks that carry the disease are lying low.
Visit https://www.pressherald.com/2018/09/04/hot-and-dry-weather-apparently-hampering-ticks-that-carry-lyme-disease/ to view the full article online.
VC Star
Officials say a couple of invasive types of mosquito known as “ankle biters” are spreading quickly throughout Southern California.
Visit https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2018/09/01/invasive-aedes-mosquitoes-spreading-across-southern-california/1177648002/ to view the full article online.
US News & World Report
A high school in Tennessee that officials say closed this month due to a pest infestation is set to reopen.
Visit https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/tennessee/articles/2018-09-04/high-school-closed-by-pest-infestation-to-reopen to view the full article online.
