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National Pest Management Association

 
   

NPMA released its bi-annual Bug Barometer, a guide depicting expected pest activity throughout the U.S. for the upcoming warmer seasons. According to the Bug Barometer, after exceptionally milder winter temperatures across much of the country, and periodic heavy precipitation or moisture in most areas, Americans can collectively expect a very buggy spring and summer.

Visit http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170403006281/en/Irregular-Winter-Patterns-Increase-Spring-Summer-Pest to view the full article online.

 
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The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of NPMA, is working to raise public awareness about the importance of partnering with a licensed pest control professional during National Pest Management Month in April. This annual designation acknowledges the pest management industry’s ongoing commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from pest threats. Throughout the month, PPMA will execute various media relations and social media initiatives to educate consumers about the invaluable work pest professionals do around the clock to protect them and their investments.

Visit http://pestworldmag.npmapestworld.org/2017/03/28/ppma-encourages-industry-participation-during-national-pest-management-month/ to view the full article online.

 
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NPMA and Nissan have worked together to provide another valuable benefit to NPMA members. The NPMA PestFleet program provides deep discounts on ALL Nissan Vehicles to NPMA members and, access to the cost-efficient PestFleet System. Click here for more details about the PestFleet Package or call 866-218-8047.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=434683&issueID=55528 to view the full article online.

 
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Fireback's dual "spray & straw" applicator
Fireback’s new double-strike applicator targets both visible and hidden pests. The permanently attached hinged flip-up straw reaches listed pests hiding in cracks and crevices. Flip it down to expose the opening for a normal spray. Fireback kills on contact and provides a 3-month residual. Use it for 29 listed pests.
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Calling on Virginians to observe April as Virginia Pest Management Month, Governor Terrance R. McAuliffe encouraged the public to understand and appreciate that "pest management professionals help protect Virginia’s food supply, homes and the environment from disease and pest related illness by practicing environmentally friendly pest control methods".

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=434725&issueID=55528 to view the full article online.

Locally owned Pest Control Company, Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. announced today that it will be merging with National Pest Services effective March 1, 2017. 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=434726&issueID=55528 to view the full article online.

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Weekly Headlines
Fox 17
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 17 people in 7 states have been infected with the rat-borne Seoul virus.

Visit http://fox17.com/news/local/tennessee-among-eleven-states-with-confirmed-rat-borne-virus-reported-in-humans-or-rats to view the full article online.

NBC News
Federal researchers said Friday they have started a new phase of testing a vaccine to protect against the Zika virus, which has been causing severe birth defects across the Americas.

Visit http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/zika-virus-outbreak/new-zika-vaccine-starts-wider-testing-n741186 to view the full article online.

Live Science
Researchers investigating a cave in southern Oregon have found the oldest relatives of the common bedbug, suggesting that some 11,000 years ago humans may have been in contact with the parasites.

Visit http://www.livescience.com/58527-oldest-remains-of-bedbug-relatives-found.html to view the full article online.

TribLive
A significant portion of Pennsylvania's agriculture industry is in the hands of scientists as they fight the westward spread of an invasive insect: the spotted lanternfly.

Visit http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/12111118-74/scientists-fighting-to-prevent-invasive-lanternfly-from-coming-to-western-pa to view the full article online.

Popular Science
Mosquitoes are blood-sucking, disease-carrying embodiments of annoyance in insect form. They’re also fascinating aerodynamic enigmas.

Visit http://www.popsci.com/how-mosquitoes-fly to view the full article online.