Women of Excellence Award Submit a nomination for the annual Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products. This award is open to women across the pest management industry - pest control companies, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. - who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate. All nominations must be received by August 31, 2021. Young Entrepreneur Award Submit a nomination for the annual Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil North America. This award recognizes young entrepreneurs (40 years of age or less) working in the professional pest management industry who have helped create or develop an industry business and/or those who have stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021, click here for more information. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=691262&issueID=79606 to view the full article online.
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- PestWorld 2021 will take place in-person on November 2-5 in Las Vegas. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and plan to follow all hotel, local, state and federal guidelines for masks, social distancing, and other safety protocols. Per the State of Nevada protocols, masks are currently required indoors regardless of vaccination status.
- Hotel rooms are still available at the MGM Grand. Reserve your room by October 8 to receive the discount rate. Don’t miss out – book today!
- Still need to register for PestWorld? It’s not too late, register now!
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Mastering The Art Of Marketing In Today’s Digital Age Discover ways to take your advertising campaign to the next level in this candid session led by NPMA Business Development Committee members David Giannetto of WorkWave, Leigha Hughen of Western Pest Services and Solomon Airhart of Aruza Pest Control as they share their insights into how every business can maximize their marketing potential and overcome common pitfalls. How To Become A Networking Ninja At Industry Events Join moderator and NPMA Business Development Committee Chair Kurt Scherzinger of Scherzinger Termite & Pest Control as he leads a discussion between panelists and fellow committee members Chris White of Pest Control Insulation and Carl Braun of Quality Pest Control Inc as they share their tips and tricks for navigating the busy exhibit halls, committee meetings, and receptions to become a networking ninja at PestWorld 2021. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=691384&issueID=79606 to view the full article online.
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NPMA has designed a new 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
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The Pest Management Foundation requests the pleasure of your company at a special gala dinner in conjunction with PestWorld 2021 on November 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to benefit the programs it funds. Your $1,000 donation per plate, or $10,000 donation per table of ten, will help the Foundation advance the pest management industry through education, research, and outreach. Reserve Your Seat Today!
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Health care facilities must maintain a clean, pest-free environment while caring for sensitive populations. This webinar will discuss how facilities can support the wellbeing of their patients by implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that limits both pests and pesticides.
Learn more and register.
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Chemicals released by predators could serve as a pesticide alternative for ridding fields of insects.
Visit https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-use-smell-of-fear-to-ward-off-insect-pests-from-crops-and-gardens/ to view the full article online.
Another Asian giant hornet nest has been removed from a tree in Washington as the state’s Department of Agriculture tries to stay a step ahead of the invasive pest sometimes called the “murder hornet.”
Visit https://www.geekwire.com/2021/murder-hornet-nest-cut-tree-washington-state-1500-developing-insects-found-inside/ to view the full article online.
It’s hardly one of those things that the city of Atlanta probably wants to be known for, but ApartmentGuide.com’s analysis of data from the American Housing Survey shows Atlanta is the U.S. city with the second-highest number of roach infestations.
Visit https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-comes-near-top-worst-cities-with-roach-infestations/UFG5GXUYNNEOJHJLXWIH3VQI24/ to view the full article online.
A team of researchers at Ohio State University used an integrative taxonomy approach—looking at both physical and genetic evidence—to determine that the ticks formerly known as Dermacentor variabilis in the west are a new species, which they’ve named Dermacentor similis.
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An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
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