Through the efforts of the Professional Pest Management Alliance, PPMA, the public outreach arm of NPMA, the industry has received the prestigious national Bronze Anvil Award, a national award facilitated by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The organization describes the award as honoring the "'best of the best' in public relations tactics. We are extremely honored and thrilled to share that NPMA’s PSA, "Pests Without Borders," which highlights the important role professional pest control plays in maintaining the better quality of life experienced here in the U.S., was recognized with a Bronze Anvil Award, making it one of the best public relations tactics of the year.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=442413&issueID=55534 to view the full article online. The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), NPMA’s public outreach arm, hosted a Facebook Live Chat on Friday with NPMA Chief Entomologist Dr. Jim Fredericks. He addressed the heavy tick season and shared how the public can take precautions when outdoors this spring. If you were not able to join us during the live event, you can watch the recording here. Please feel free to share on your own Facebook pages, too.
PPMA also secured two segments featuring Jim Fredericks on The Weather Channel this past weekend to speak to consumers about proper methods for tick prevention and control, including contacting a licensed pest control professional like you. You can watch the "AMHQ Weekend" segment here and a second appearance on "Weekend Recharge" here.
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Join us at Academy, the annual summer conference hosted by NPMA, will be held July 19-21 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. The Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of the industry's leaders and emerging leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment. Attendees also have an opportunity to attend the ACE Exam Prep Class. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=442464&issueID=55534 to view the full article online.
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ComplyRight
This e-guide will walk you through the technicalities of legally sound terminations – including proper documentation – so you can fire a worker with confidence and clarity.
Visit https://www.score.org/resource/how-fire-employee-legally-and-fairly to view the full article online. A recent study indicates 91% of consumers read online reviews about local businesses before they make a purchase or visit a store. This webinar shows the best practices for getting and using reviews to market your business.
Visit https://www.score.org/event/build-online-reputation-drives-more-clicks-calls-and-sales to view the full article online. Business owners often feel they must choose between personal life and business. This webinar explains how to grow your company by reducing its reliance on you.
Visit https://www.score.org/event/4-easy-steps-grow-your-business-and-get-your-life-back to view the full article online. Members Make Headlines
If anyone would like to join in Rolling Thunder - a motorcycle ride and caravan to Washington, DC on May 28 to honor those soldiers who are missing in action or are prisoners of war - a group of NPMA members will be departing Philadelphia on 5/28/17 at 7:00 a.m. This is the 30th anniversary of the run and many riders join enroute from Philly to DC. For more information, visit http://rollingthunderrun.com.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=442355&issueID=55534 to view the full article online. On May 12, at the NYPMA Installation Dinner, Gil Bloom, ACE, president of Standard Pest Management based in Queens NY, received a Lifetime Achievement award from the New York Pest Management Association in recognition of over thirty years of dedication to elevating both professionalism and public perception of the pest management community.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=442356&issueID=55534 to view the full article online. Weekly Headlines
Entomology Today
A study by University of North Dakota researchers shows that the mosquito species Aedes vexans, which is native to North America, can transmit Zika virus. They caution, however, that the finding does not necessarily mean an outbreak of Zika in northern latitudes is close at hand or even likely.
Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2017/05/12/study-finds-native-north-american-mosquito-can-transmit-zika/ to view the full article online. CNBC
The Zika virus stands to cost the United States billions of dollars, even if few people are infected. Researchers from several American institutions have calculated that the "virus from Hell" could result in total costs ranging from $183 million to over $1.2 billion, depending on infection rates in several at-risk states in the South.
Visit http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/11/costs-of-zika-virus-in-america-could-run-into-the-billions.html to view the full article online. Science
Entomologists call it the windshield phenomenon. "If you talk to people, they have a gut feeling. They remember how insects used to smash on your windscreen," says Wolfgang Wägele, director of the Leibniz Institute for Animal Biodiversity in Bonn, Germany. Today, drivers spend less time scraping and scrubbing.
Visit http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/05/where-have-all-insects-gone to view the full article online. The Mercury News
The California Department of Public Health on Monday issued an advisory urging all Californians to eliminate standing water around their homes and businesses to help reduce mosquito populations that could lead to Zika and West Nile virus infections.
Visit http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/15/californians-urged-to-remove-standing-water-to-reduce-mosquitoes/ to view the full article online. Jacksonville Daily News
As spring moves into high gear, people will be out more working in their yards and gardens and enjoying time outdoors and it’s not unusual to find a snake in North Carolina — which is home to 37 native snake species.
Visit http://www.jdnews.com/news/20170512/warmer-weather-brings-out-snakes to view the full article online. Steuben Courier
Insects, both beneficial and disruptive, have always been front-of-mind for the people growing our food. Of particular interest in today’s world are invasives: insects that are not native to a region and whose introduction (whether intentional or accidental) is likely to cause harm to our environment, our economy or human health. Or already has.
Visit http://www.steubencourier.com/news/20170514/friend-or-foe-be-on-lookout-for-invasive-insects to view the full article online. |