NPMA ePestWorld - March 15, 2022

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Happening Now! - NPMA Legislative Day, March 13-15

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Nominations are Now Open for the NPMA Impact Awards for Women in Pest Management

The NPMA Impact Awards for Women in Pest Management honor and celebrate exceptional women at all levels within the pest management industry. NPMA is actively seeking nominations of women across the field, in any role, including management, technical/service, sales, or office. Recipients will be honored at NPMA’s Women’s Leadership Forum, May 3-5, in Nashville, TN and nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 8.

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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

Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May Soon Be Buzzing in Florida and California. Here's Why.

USA Today
Millions of genetically altered mosquitoes that seek to ward off their natural, disease-causing counterparts may soon be released in Florida and California after the Environmental Protection Agency approved a plan to further test the modified insects.

Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/08/genetically-modified-mosquitoes-florida-california/9424548002/ to view the full article online.

Parachuting Spiders the Size of Your Palm Are Making Their Way Across the East Coast

The Today Show
Originally from Asia, the Joro spider is moving north, but don't worry — the creature is not interested in hurting people.

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Invasive Ant that Can Deliver Painful Sting Found in Indiana for First Time

The Detroit News
An invasive ant that can deliver a painful sting has been found in Indiana for the first time, a Purdue University insect expert says.

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Commercial Facilities at Risk for Property Damage Caused by Termites

Facilities.net
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has designated March 6-12 as Termite Awareness Week. It's an opportunity for facility managers to consider their strategy for improving pest control at their facilities.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/maintenanceoperations/tip/Commercial-Facilities-at-Risk-for-Property-Damage-Caused-by-Termites--49523 to view the full article online.

How Cold Temps in Late March Will Impact Insects This Spring

KXII
You may be tired of the cold by now. After all, it is the middle of March, but do the sub freezing temps mean we’ll wiggle our way out of lots of bugs this spring and summer?

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