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NPMA Honors Three Groundbreaking Leaders as Part of Black History Month

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PPMA Debuts New Bug Battles Video Series

First-of-its-kind video project shows hypothetical bug match-ups, calling on consumers to guess which pest will win

Bug Battles, a new video production created by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), is a series of hypothetical encounters. The animated video project pits different species against one another, highlighting each pest’s abilities, habits, and weaknesses to declare a “winner” while educating the public about the property and health threats they can pose and the importance of working with a licensed pest control professional.

Currently the first episode of the series, featuring bald-faced hornets versus yellowjackets, can be found on the site as well as PPMA’s YouTube page. Check back later this month for new episodes to see which pests are crowned the ultimate Bug Battles champions. You can find the episode on YouTube and PestWorld.org.

For more information about PPMA or to subscribe to Mainframe, please visit http://www.NPMApestworld.org/PPMA.

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Take Advantage of your Benefits with the Workforce Toolkit!

We were thrilled to see exterminator, or pest control technician, on U.S. News and World Report's Best Maintenance and Repair Jobs in 2022! Members, there has never been a better time to take advantage of your membership benefits! Click here to learn more about what's included and how you can access them in the Workforce Toolkit.

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QualityPro Coffee Chat Approaching!

We're continuing our series of QualityPro Coffee Chats with our next session, "QualityPro Coffee Chat: Training (or Re-training) New Technicians". Training is an essential component of your accreditation with QualityPro and setting up new technicians for success early in the onboarding process only stands to benefit your business in the long run. Join QualityPro's Allie Allen February 17th at 3:00 to talk with your industry colleagues about their approach and to see what insights we have from other QualityPro accredited companies.

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"Best Of" Sessions from PestWorld 2021 Available Now Through 2/28

NPMA is excited to offer On Demand access to the top 15 education sessions and two general sessions featured at PestWorld! These sessions will be provided On Demand through the NPMA Online Learning Center through February 28th, 2022. The access fee is $199 for members and $299 for nonmembers.

The complete list of On Demand sessions can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom to find the PESTWORLD 2021 ON DEMAND virtual sessions. Six virtual trainings have been approved for credit in most states so you can earn credit towards your license from the convenience of your home or office! For more information on credit approvals by state, click HERE. For all credit-related questions, please contact Jill-Morgan Aubert.

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Eliminate and Prevent Bed Bug Infestations

Aprehend is a revolutionary biopesticide for the elimination and prevention of bed bugs. It’s proven effective for both eradication of active infestations and proactive service. Professionals can conquer even severe bed bug infestations with Aprehend, including hoarding situations. Aprehend remains active for up to three months to ensure that any bed bugs introduced will die before establishing an infestation making it ideal for multi-unit housing and hospitality environments.

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Weekly Headlines

Scientists Figured Out How All-Female Termite Colonies Came to Exist

Gizmodo
Discovered in 2018, the drywood termites clone themselves and don’t require males for reproduction.

Visit https://gizmodo.com/drywood-termites-clone-all-female-colonies-1848452516 to view the full article online.

Certain Colors Attract Mosquitoes, Study Shows

Fox 5 Atlanta
A new study shows that mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors — including red, orange, black and cyan — while ignoring other colors like green, purple, blue and white.

Visit https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/certain-colors-attract-mosquitoes-study-shows to view the full article online.

Monarch Butterflies Show Hints of a Comeback Out West, But Experts Are Cautious

Popular Science
People's efforts to plant milkweed and other native habitats are helping the species' survival.

Visit https://www.popsci.com/animals/monarch-butterfly-population-counts/ to view the full article online.

New York City's Rats Could Have Their Own Strain of COVID-19

Thrillist
Two experts weigh in on mysterious viral RNA found in the city's wastewater.

Visit https://www.thrillist.com/news/new-york/nyc-rats-developed-their-own-covid-strain to view the full article online.

You Can Name a Cockroach After Your Ex at the Florida Aquarium for Just $10

WFLA
If you’re just not in to the Valentine’s Day holiday this year, the Florida Aquarium may be able to help you – and it won’t “hiss and tell.”

Visit https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/you-can-name-a-cockroach-after-your-ex-at-the-florida-aquarium-for-just-10/ to view the full article online.

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