NPMA ePestWorld - May 19, 2020

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: COVID-19 and Rodent Control - Practical Solutions to Address Rodent IPM in a Post-Pandemic World

June 10 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Join the National Pest Management Association for a virtual rodent workshop examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rodent behavior, rodent control and the pest management opportunities that have become available as a result of the “new normal” that our society is now operating in.

Top rodent experts will address the hottest topics of the year related to rodents: What’s the public health link? Is rat behavior changing? Has human social-distancing behavior made it easier or harder to control rodents? This four-hour, online experience will answer all of these questions and more.

Earn credits! Continuing Education Credits have been approved in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NJ, NM, SC, WA, WV, WY. Click here to view detailed credit information.

Virtual workshop sponsored by Earth Care Products, Liphatech, and SenesTech, Inc.

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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 PWIPM Empowerment Grant

Submission deadline: July 31

Each year, the Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Professional Empowerment Grant awards $1,000 and a trip to PestWorld to at least one woman. The Grant has helped past recipients develop their careers in the pest management industry and/or helped to relieve the costs related to education. Click here for submission requirements and guidelines. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get recognized!

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News From National

Online Training Resources for Disinfection Services

The coronavirus is presenting challenges that few could envision a year ago. The pest management industry has stepped up into the front lines of protecting public health from pathogenic microbes by offering disinfection services. NPMA and QualityPro are leaders in providing standards and training for pest management professionals. NPMA is working to provide resources to the industry, but given the time-sensitive nature of the pandemic we have compiled a list of training resources relevant to disinfection from other well-known organizations. We applaud pest management professionals for adapting to the current pressing needs and encourage all companies to take the approach we use for pest management--a science-based approach to understanding microbes and their control.

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FREE WEBINAR: Understanding Disinfection Principles and Personal Protection for COVID-19 Disinfection Services

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Vote for the Charity to Receive the Proceeds from PestWorld 2020’s 5k

Deadline: July 31

The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) needs your help choosing a charity for this year’s annual 5k Fun Run/Walk at PestWorld 2020. Click here and vote for the charity that will receive the 5k proceeds.

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Member Benefit Highlight

Get Connected During these Uncertain Times

Meet your match and help each other work through these uncertain times. 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. 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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Members Make Headlines

VPMA Recertification Webinar

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Pi Chi Omega Scholarships: Influencing the Future of our Industry One Student at a Time

The keystone of Pi Chi Omega’s philanthropy is their scholarship program which aims to support full-time university students engaged in urban and industrial pest management studies. The objective of Pi Chi Omega’s scholarship program is to encourage and assist students to prepare for careers in pest management.

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Weekly Headlines

Rodents Adapt to Empty Facilities During COVID-19

Facility Executive

From the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) here are five actions for facility management as these pests have increased opportunity to gain access to buildings.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/2020/05/rodents-adapt-to-empty-facilities-during-covid-19/ to view the full article online.

Why Wasps, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Are More Dangerous Than Murder Hornets in Summer 2020

MedicineNet

Huge, invasive “murder hornets” may be scary, but so are the typical native species of hornets, bees, mosquitoes, and ticks that cause disease and death in the US every year.

Visit https://www.medicinenet.com/murder_hornets_wasps_ticks_and_mosquitoes-news.htm to view the full article online.

San Francisco Ranked Among Worst for Mosquitoes

MSN Money

While there aren’t many downsides to spending time in your backyard, where you can sunbathe without judgment and sip on your favorite drink, there is one pesky problem the outdoors can pose — mosquitoes.

Visit https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/san-francisco-ranked-among-worst-for-mosquitoes-orkin/ar-BB1423q3 to view the full article online.

Which Insects Are Deadliest to Humans?

KEEL

Despite what you read, in reality, the Murder Hornet – also known as the Asian Giant Hornet – isn't deadly to humans at all, unless you are one already allergic to bee stings, etc. So, if it's not the Murder Hornet, what are the insects that are actual killers, the bugs that are the cause of thousands of human deaths every year?

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NC Crews Setting Traps to Catch Pests Like ‘Murder Hornets’

Fox 8

Before the so-called “Murder Hornets” were spotted in the Pacific Northwest, bee inspectors were looking for them in North Carolina.

Visit https://myfox8.com/news/nc-crews-setting-traps-to-catch-pests-like-murder-hornets/ to view the full article online.