Pest control business owners and upper managers are encouraged to join us for NPMA’s latest virtual series, Adapt & Accelerate. On Thursday, February 25, Nick Holland, Raleigh Jenkins, and Mike Rottler will be discussing growth markets and anticipated bright spots in 2021, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Register today for either the full package which includes access to all four sessions, or sign up a-la-carte for the sessions that are most meaningful to you. Click here to view the schedule and registration options.
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The second edition to NPMA’s top-selling training handbook, The Service Technician’s Training Manual, is available now! This revised and expanded second edition is loaded with new content including updated pest biology and control information, the latest advances in pest control technology, a revised overview of federal regulations, new full-color images, a comprehensive Q&A section and much more! To celebrate this special release, NPMA is offering the second edition for only $19.99 through February 26th. After the promo, prices will return to $29.99 for NPMA members and $34.99 for nonmembers. Purchase your copy today! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662852&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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Are you ready to reconnect IN PERSON for the most anticipated event of 2021?! We are very excited to announce that the hotel block is now open for PestWorld 2021, taking place November 2-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here or call 855-788-6775 to reserve your room at the MGM Grand Hotel by Friday, October 8 to receive the group discount.
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At Legislative Day 2021, not only will you have the opportunity to meet your members of congress virtually and advocate for your industry, but you can also expect to hear from a variety of prominent speakers about our current political landscape. Click here to view the full schedule.
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The Pest Management Foundation recently awarded five scholarships to university students pursuing advanced degrees in entomology. The Pest Management Foundation scholarship program, inaugurated in 2018, provides up to five $2,000 scholarships annually for outstanding students interested in urban entomology. Click here to see the scholarship winners. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662867&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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As more and more people learn about the job security, opportunity for advancement, training and education, benefits and earning potential – and most importantly, the role pest control professionals have in protecting people, food and property from pest-related threats – they will be moved to join us and start their own new and rewarding careers. Through March 31, 2021, all NPMA member companies can post current job openings at no cost on the live job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662870&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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NPMA has an informational termite brochure that can effectively market the dangers of termites to your clients. This trifold brochure details what homeowners should look for regarding termites, damage caused by termites, and why every home should be protected by a pest control company. This brochure is fully customizable, allowing you to add your company logo and contact information on the back page. Click here to start your customized order. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662871&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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This training series is designed to prepare managers, office staff and technicians to hit the ground running in 2021. The second webinar Back to Bugs: Rodents takes place on February 26, with sessions sponsored by LiphaTech, Workwave and Bell Labs. This webinar will cover topics on roof rats, commercial accounts and managing house mice. Sign up for one more of these trainings and get ready to elevate your business and earn valuable CEU credits! Click here to register and learn more. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662872&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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EPISODE 3 – Establishing A Company Culture | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | 3:00-4:00 PM EST Ashley Morrison, City Wide Exterminating, Locust, NC; Kyle Varona, Fahey Pest & Lawn Solutions, Sarasota, FL; Megan Thomas, Thomas Pest Services, Schenectady, NY At what point does culture become important to a small pest management company? As soon as you hire your first employee! Culture is often seen as fluffy, time-consuming, and expensive but it does not have to be! In this third segment of the Small Business Toolbox Series, hear from culture experts and industry leaders, Megan Thomas of Thomas Pest Services in Albany, New York, and Kyle Varona of Fahey Pest and Lawn in Sarasota, Florida. Learn why culture matters from the first hire, how to quickly identify culture, and how to inexpensively make it part of everyday work life. From their experiences, Megan will share how Thomas Pest built a culture from scratch and how Kyle adjusted his culture as a third-generation leader. Click here to register. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=662976&issueID=79579 to view the full article online.
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Join the Washington State Pest Management Association for their upcoming March virtual workshops. Topics include Rodent Behavior and Rodenticides, Asian Giant Hornet Update and Application Economics.
Workshop One - Monday, March 1 9am-11am - virtual event
Workshop Two - Monday, March 15 8am-10am - virtual event
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The extended freezing weather could impact some insect populations. But when it comes to household pests, there are other things to consider.
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The Gulf Coast tick, an arachnid known to carry an unpleasant pathogen, may be taking up residence in Illinois.
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Using genetic and environmental data, research team maps landscape connectivity in mosquitoes that are known vectors for dengue, chikungunya and Zika.
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Chicagoans hoping that brutal cold and epic snowfall would wipe out the rat population in America’s “rattiest city” should know: Rats are much tougher than that.
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