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Last Chance to Submit Your Application for NPMA Gives Award

Deadline: May 1
Presented by NPMA's Leadership Networking Community, the NPMA Gives Award recognizes NPMA member companies that have demonstrated leadership through their dedication and contribution to the good of the community. As part of its mission, the Leadership Networking Community is committed to honoring those companies that have made a real contribution to their community. The winning company will be featured in the September/October issue of PestWorld magazine and recognized at Academy 2021 in Tucson, AZ. Click here to view judging criteria and to submit your application.

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Join NPMA's Workforce Program and Safeguard the Future of the Professional Pest Control Industry

NPMA’s Workforce Development Program was created to address the increasing challenge of attracting and retaining qualified talent to the industry. With our concerted public relations campaign and launch of PestControlJobs.com, a website dedicated to promoting careers in professional pest control and encouraging job seekers to find employment opportunities on its job board, we are even better poised to meet this challenge head-on to help ensure industry growth.

All NPMA member companies are encouraged to take advantage of a complimentary 60-day job posting on Careers.PestControlJobs.com (a $150 value!) to advertise their open positions to qualified candidates.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=673430&issueID=79588 to view the full article online.

News From National

Are You Prepared for Handling an OSHA Complaint?

Preparedness can make OSHA compliance and handling a complaint as painless as possible. Register today for the Industry Safety Summit on May 6-7 and hear from Richard Spencer, Arrow Exterminators as he discusses how to respond to an OSHA complaint and what you need to have in place to help your company stay in business and meet all regulatory needs addressed by the complaint. Click here to view the program and register.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=673427&issueID=79588 to view the full article online.

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Expand your business with bio-sanitation

Foam Fresh's beneficial microbial spores reduce organic debris and eliminate odors to help provide a safe and clean environment. Incorporate this bio-sanitation service into a regular pest management program for residential and commercial customers. Assess the current maintenance program, then provide follow-up instructions for continuing the use of bio-sanitation products.

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Member Benefit Highlight

Pest Control Science Explained in New NPMA Pestology Blog!

NPMA’s Pestology blog was created with the pest management professional in mind. The pest control industry is driven by science, but often the newest scientific discoveries are not easily digestible and not communicated to the end user (you!). With that in mind, NPMA’s three PhD entomologists on staff set off to read the latest pest management scientific articles and translate them into plain English for the non-scientist. Find not only the latest research, but a few pest control tips along the way in condensed articles.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=673433&issueID=79588 to view the full article online.

Weekly Headlines

California Study Finds Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks by the Beach

Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers found as many ticks carrying the bacterium that causes Lyme disease in coastal areas as they did in woodlands.

Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/california-study-finds-disease-carrying-ticks-beach-180977599/ to view the full article online.

Biologist Names Newly Discovered Insect After Coronavirus

News Channel 8
Kosovar biologist Halil Ibrahimi believes the pandemic restrictions haven’t all been bad — as a result of them, he completed his research, raised public awareness of the pollution of river basins and named a newly discovered insect after the virus.

Visit https://www.wfla.com/news/international/biologist-names-newly-discovered-insect-after-coronavirus/ to view the full article online.

North Carolina Wildlife Officials Warn of Increased Snake Sightings with Warmer Weather

WXII
As many humans are excited to get out and enjoy the warm weather, snakes are just as ready to get out in the sun, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says.

Visit https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-increased-snake-sightings-with-warm-weather/36220900# to view the full article online.

Battling Bed Bugs

PestWorld Magazine

Bed bug infestations continue to be one of the greatest challenges for the pest management industry. Here's how PMPs have gotten creative in the fight against these prevalent pests.

Visit https://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2021/03/22/battling-bed-bugs/ to view the full article online.

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