NPMA 99a and 99b Forms Now Available on the NPMAs Forms Website!

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Last Chance to Register for the Final CEO Forum Session This Thursday

Join us on Thursday, November 19 for session 5 of the CEO Forum on Company Culture. Geared towards business owners and upper managers, this session will feature a keynote speaker Randy Gravitt and carefully selected industry speakers who will provide a vision to important conversations of perfecting company culture that will recruit, retain and engage employees.

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Heard From the Hill

What Will Biden Do About COVID?

President-elect Biden has started gearing up to tackle one of the largest public policy issues of 20/21: COVID. Cases continue to rise across the country, and it’s expected to rise further for the holidays. You can view his full website page on COVID here. Below is a broad summary of some actions he has indicated he would like to take. Read the full article here.

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News From National

There is Still Time to Save on Your Global Bed Bug Summit Registration!

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The Senate Will Be Decided In Georgia

Help the industry by getting involved

NPMA is reaching out to the industry in Georgia to encourage them to vote in the January 5th runoff that will determine control of the Senate. This election will determine what the Senate looks like for the next two years.

NPMA has already fought multiple bills this year like the Neguse bill, which would ban pesticides, totally dismantle preemption in all 50 states, and mandate that the EPA no longer incorporate the benefits of the products in risk determinations. This would be a huge blow to our industry. Activist groups will be pushing this bill, and others like it, so it is essential we elect members of Congress who understand how important our industry is to the protection of public health. It is easy to imagine this bill in an evenly split Senate, and others like it passing to President Biden’s desk.

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Five Days Left to Apply for NPMA's 2021 Executive Leadership Program

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Now Out: PestWorld Magazine's November/December 2020 Issue

The September/October 2020 issue is of PestWorld magazine now available! This issue looks at NPMA's COVID-19 Response, with the following features:

Crisis Communications
When the COVID-19 crisis began, NPMA quickly jumped into action and kept pest management businesses informed every step of the way.

Quick to Adapt: COVID-19 Success Stories
Pest management companies incorporated new procedures to keep employees and customers safe—learn how businesses evolved in the face of a global pandemic.

Advocating for the Industry
NPMA’s advocacy team worked with state and national lawmakers to ensure pest management was deemed essential, and continues to help members navigate legislative issues.

NPMA’s Efforts to Support Disinfection Services Offered By Member Companies
Some companies are turning obstacles into opportunities to help protect the health of their communities by delivering disinfection services.

Best Practices for Pest Control Fleet Managers
Fleet safety is imperative as the cost of fleet claims has risen steeply and research has shown that fleet crashes are a leading cause of expensive

The issue also includes articles on: How COVID-19 Has Changed Marketing Forever, Best Practices for Returning to the Office and more.

Also, check out our PestWorld magazine website, where you'll find current and archived articles, as well as exclusive online-only content!

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NPMA Education and Events

Digital Misinformation: How to Sort Through All of the Bug Fake News

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | REGISTER
Nancy Troyano, Ph.D., BCE, Rentokil North America, Reading, PA
Digital misinformation is becoming more prevalent with the widespread use of social media. At any given time, you may log onto Facebook or Twitter and see "the invasive kissing bug", "miracle ant cures", or “homemade insect repellent”. There is a lot of information to sort through and it’s tough to figure out what is accurate or misleading. In this day and age especially, we need to remain vigilant and educated on how to use social media responsibly for science and science communication. Learn how to determine what’s a tall tale and find reliable sources so that you can have accurate information to tell your customers the next time they come across an alarming, not-true story.

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Save the Date for the 2021 Wildlife Expo!

Make plans to join the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) on February 1-3 in Orlando, Florida for the 2021 Wildlife Expo. This program combines training and education with networking opportunities and the chance to check out the newest technology and services in the Exhibit Hall. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon!

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Attend Your Local Pest Management Association Events!

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Weekly Headlines

Have a Holly Jolly (and Pest-Free) Holiday Season

Street Insider
In order to help keep the season merry and bright, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging homeowners to remember to check those trees, wreaths and garlands before bringing them into the home.

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Michigan Asks Interstate Freight Workers to Keep Watch for Invasive Pest

MLive
State officials are asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly after the insects were found dead on commercial shipments to separate areas of Michigan.

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Asian Giant Hornet Nest May Have Contained 200 Queens

Smithsonian Magazine
Asian giant hornets suffered a setback in their quest to make a new home for themselves in North America when Washington State entomologists found and destroyed a hive full of the massive stinging insects last month.

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Study Finds Ticks Choose Humans Over Dogs When Temperature Rises

The Guardian
Experiment put a human in one box, a dog in another and saw which the ticks preferred

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Mosquitoes in CT Have Increased By 60 Percent Over 20-Year Period

WFSB
Mosquitoes, both native and exotic, are on the rise in Connecticut. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station presented on Tuesday the findings of two decades worth of research.

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