NPMA ePestWorld - May 7, 2019

PPMA Encourages Industry Participation During Annual Bed Bug Awareness Week

The majority of pest professionals agree that bed bugs are the number one most difficult pest to control

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is working on its annual campaign to educate consumers about the prevalence of bed bugs during Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 2-8, 2019. The designation is recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events and is celebrated throughout the pest management industry. Through various media relations and social media tactics, PPMA will work to educate the public on the need for diligent bed bug prevention, the signs of an infestation and the importance of working with a licensed pest control professional to mitigate infestations.

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World Pest Day

Mark your calendar for June 6, 2019 for World Pest Day – a multinational event established to raise awareness among the public, government and media about the work that pest control professionals do on a daily basis to ensure public health and safety. NPMA joins the Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managements Association (FAOPMA), Chinese Pest Control Association and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) in the worldwide celebration, recognizing the vital role pest control professionals have in protecting against threats posed by household pests.

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News From National

Registration Now Open for Academy 2019!

Make plans to join NPMA for Academy 2019! The annual summer conference will be held July 16-18 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. If you attended Academy 2018 don't miss your chance to level up in 2019! If you haven't had the chance to attend in the past, Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of emerging pest management industry leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment. This is an exciting team-based event with fantastic speakers that you will NOT want to miss!

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Member Benefit Highlight

Have You Met Your Match?

With almost 6,000 pest management professionals in its network, there’s almost certainly another NPMA member who’s faced the challenges you’re facing. Been there. Done that.

NPMA’s Mentor Match program was designed to help you find those professionals and get great advice that will keep you sharp, current and (last but not least) ahead of the pack.

Check out a brief video on how to get started with Mentor Match!

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Boost Worker Productivity with Brother Mobile Solutions

You’ve got pest control down to a science. You’ve mastered the tools and technology, but the job’s not over until the paperwork is done. With PocketJet 7 mobile printers, you have what it takes to eradicate printing problems in the field and combat those daily hordes of paper. Let Brother help you finish the job strong. Because at the end of the day, we’re crushing it.

NPMA Education and Events

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Members Make Headlines

Massey Services Promotes Jonathan Goetz to Regional Vice President

Tony Massey, President of Massey Services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Goetz as Regional Vice President over the company’s North Carolina, South Carolina, West Georgia and East Georgia regions.

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P.E.S.T. Relief International Collaborated with the Salvation Army in Atlanta

A team of volunteers collaborated efforts to bring comfort and relief to the Salvation Army in Atlanta, Georgia. P.E.S.T. Relief International, Ashley Furniture, CPCO of GA., and Sword of the Spirit Ministries International, brought in forces to create safe and sanitary sleeping spaces for shelter residents.

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Weekly Headlines

Couple Files Lawsuit Claiming They Were Exposed To Bedbugs at Disney Hotel

WESH 2

A couple is suing Disney claiming they were exposed to bedbugs while staying at a Disney hotel.

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More Than 100 Years of Data Show Pennsylvania Tick Population Shift

Science Daily

The prevalence of the most abundant species of ticks found in Pennsylvania has shifted over the last century, according to scientists, who analyzed 117 years' worth of specimens and data submitted primarily by residents from around the state.

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'Bug Barometer' Calls For Increase in Ticks, Mosquitoes

Charleston Gazette-Mail

According to the National Pest Management Association’s recently released biannual “Bug Barometer” forecast, those in the Ohio Valley and most of the country can expect an increase in tick and mosquito populations.

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Battling Biting Bugs

WJTV

Some call them buffalo gnats others call them black flies, but most just call them annoying. While there's no real way to get rid of them we can rest easy knowing they won't be around all summer.

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